The 1968 pontiac firebird 400 is among the most revered compact muscle cars. This firstrate product was crafted especially for muscle car fans. The types of information include body dimensions, bore and stroke, firing order, rocker ratio, valve system timing, ignition system breaker gap for the 1968 pontiac firebird. In a 1968 car and driver comparison test, a firebird 400 ho bested a 390cid javelin, a 390 mustang and 390 cougar, a camaro ss 396, and a 340 barracuda. A highperformance camshaft, recalibrated carburetor single fourbarrel and distributor, and fabricated dual exhaust system, increase output approximately 50 bhp. This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. Dec 25, 2014 explore ptvans board 1967 1968 firebird. Model synchromesh transmission automatic transmission total.
Shop 1968 pontiac firebird vehicles for sale in phoenix, az at cars. A third 400 engine variation bowed for 68 and was the best blend of machismo and manners. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3 1968 firebird models in phoenix. The pontiac firebird debuted a few months after the camaro, giving gm a onetwo punch in the ponycar fight. Learn more about the 1968 pontiac firebird 350 in this article.
There is a restoration book for camaros and firebirds out there that doesnt even come close to the level of detail in this book. It sports refined design elements and provides the most precise fit. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 1968 firebird models in mesa. Not only was the poncho quickest of the bunch, but its engine was the smoothest and its handling the friendliest. Dont waste your time trying to refurbish your old, corroded, pitted originals. Sep 14, 2016 there is a restoration book for camaros and firebirds out there that doesnt even come close to the level of detail in this book.
This unit musters power and torque figures of 265 bhp. The 1968 pontiac firebird 350cid ho v8 engine, with highperformance camshaft, better exhaustgas scavenging, and revised carburetion, delivered 320 horsepower, 35 more than its 326cid predecessor. This motor was later replaced in the year by the ram air ii 340 hp. Search preowned 1968 pontiac firebird listings to find the best local deals. Wanting to make sure everything is up to par with the originals and this book is great for that.
Delorean, who gave us the pontiac gto, wanted to do something different with the new firebird being offered by his pontiac division of general motors. See more ideas about firebird, pontiac firebird and muscle cars. Search 1968 pontiac firebird for sale to find the best deals. History for the 1968 pontiac firebird including original ads and articles. From the auction with a slightly built, original pontiac 350, 4 bbl holley and edelbrock. The 1968 pontiac firebird 350cid ho v8 engine, with highperformance camshaft, better exha.
Auto world sc3382 thunderjet r24 1968 pontiac firebird jerry. The coupe or convertible 1968 pontiac firebird may have shared a platform and some body panels with the camaro, but it was slowly carving out its own niche in the muscle car segment. There are 35 1968 pontiac firebirds for sale today on. The pontiac firebird was an american automobile built by pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Under miles on freshly rebuilt numbers matching 400. Age of deception the firebird chronicles book 2 book 2 of 2. After gm forced pontiac to drop deloreans banshee concept car, pontiac introduced the firebird february 23, 1967, to compete with the chevrolet camaro introduced september 29, 1966 and the ford mustang introduced april 1964. Collector car value report 1968 pontiac firebird 350265hp 8cyl2v at.
Check out photos and specifications of the 1968 pontiac firebird 400. Firebird pirotta picture book, an awardwinning picture book by saviour pirotta and catherine hyde, published by templar and candlewick 20102014. The pfst uses a 230cid 1967 firebird sprint basic engine because it has a greater rpm potential than the longerstroke 250cid 1968 engine. Used 1968 pontiac firebird for sale in colorado springs. Oer parts offers a wide selection of 1968 pontiac firebird parts, including 1968 pontiac firebird interior parts and soft trim, 1968 pontiac firebird exterior sheet metal, 1968 pontiac firebird moldings, 1968 pontiac firebird emblems, 1968 pontiac firebird weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. After winning the 1966 and 1967 manufacturer titles for ford in the shelbyprepared mustangs no drivers championships were awarded in transam until 1972, titus had a.
Every model since 1964 complete book series tom glatch. While its true the pontiac firebird is a cousin of the chevy camaro, the two are worlds apart. Rear speaker enclosure pair for 19671969 pontiac firebird convertible usa made fits. The soontobelegendary trans am package 1969 was also introduced in the final year of the firebirds first generation. The firebird was restyled for 1969, as was the camaro. Book is very helpful in restoring my 67 and 68 firebird 400 convertibles. At launch, it shared pontiacs splitgrille design and slit taillights from the gto, and it was available as a hardtop or convertible. Pontiacs upmarket version of chevrolets camaro ponycar appeared in mid1967. Log in to add vehicles or quickly search your stored vehicles. Auction results and sales data for 1968 pontiac firebird. Rpo codes, build sheet information factory options sheet 1967.
Rpo codes, build sheet information factory options sheet. From 1967 to 69, firebird offered an unusual single overhead camshaft inline six, available with a fourbarrel. Unfollow 1968 firebird interior to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Shop 1968 pontiac firebird vehicles for sale in mesa, az at cars. Dealer modified special edition early firebirds first. Being that i was not around during the time period this book is a tremendous help. Pontiac firebird used 1968 pontiac firebird project. This 1968 camarocomefirebird more to that story is a wonderful example of jerrys thought process and is one of the great machines that tore up the tracks in that era. It could be an older restoration or a wellmaintained original vehicle. Discover a suite of firebird auto parts for your vehicle at ecklers. This book made me laugh, made me cry i seriously bawled happy tears through the last 30 or so pages, and made me. This also coincided with the release of the 1967 mercury cougar, fords upscale, platformsharing version of the. This is a welldocumented 1968 pontiac firebird 2door coupe complete with its original, numbersmatching 350 v8 engine, original automatic.
A 400cid v8 was standard in trans am and firebird 400 models. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The firebird is a beautifully written story with characters that practically leap off the pages, a story that alternately broke my heart and healed it, and a pair of romances or a trio, more accurately that made me fall in love. Use premium brackets from goodmark that will make the mounting of your bumper to the vehicles body easy peasy lemon squeezy. Buy 1968 firebird with burlwood trim usa630 ii high power 300 watt am fm car stereoradio with ipod docking cable. Joseph goceljaks 1968 pontiac firebird is a quintessential restomod, having recently undergone a complete restoration with a handful of. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and. The firebird 350 is a motor vehicle from pontiac, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a 2 door coupe body style. The build sheet each firebird, when it was produced at the factory had a factory build sheet. Firebird books, an imprint of penguin group usa inc. The engine in the 1968 pontiac firebird 400 made for a smooth ride. The pontiac firebird ram air ii was the highestperforming firebird you could buy in 1968, its thunderous l67 400 cubic inch v8 was capable of 340 bhp, and it could cheerfully wipe the floor with almost any other pony car being massproduced in the usa john delorean had initially planned for the banshee i to fill the role that would eventually fall to the first generation firebird.
Firstgen firebird styling changes were somewhat subtle, losing its vent windows and gaining side marker lights in 1968, and receiving a grille redesign in 1969. The 400 models optional ram air iv v8 promised 100 mph quartermile acceleration. Dec 31, 20 1968 ama specifications index detailed techniqual information and specifications in this section. Find the best deals for used 1968 pontiac firebird project. Joe moore is also the author of trans am and firebird formula restoration guide that covers the 19701981 models. Used, project or restored fbody 1968 pontiac firebird 1st generation classic cars for sale. See more ideas about firebird, pontiac firebird, pontiac.
Deloreans watch at pontiac, the original firebird offered deluxe accoutrements in addition competitive ponycar performance. Pontiac firebird 1968, rear bumper support plate by goodmark. Used 1968 pontiac firebird for sale in phoenix, az. I am way more interested in the 19701981 information. If some of your bumper parts are rusted out, missing, or damaged, amd. Nov 16, 2016 the pontiac firebird ram air ii was the highestperforming firebird you could buy in 1968, its thunderous l67 400 cubic inch v8 was capable of 340 bhp, and it could cheerfully wipe the floor with almost any other pony car being massproduced in the usa. Vintage pontiac firebird coupe and convertible cars for sale classifieds.
Designed as a pony car to compete with the ford mustang and mercury cougar, it was introduced on february 23, 1967, simultaneous with gms chevrolet division platformsharing camaro. Find out how much a 1968 pontiac firebird is worth and pontiac firebird used car prices. Changes for 1968 include the disappearance of the side vent windows, and new wraparound turn signal lights and pontiac v marker lights in the rear. Auto world sc3382 thunderjet r24 1968 pontiac firebird jerry titus ho electric slot car. For sheer enjoyment and confidence behind the wheel, said car and driver, the firebird was almost in a class by itself. During the year, the first trans am firebird was released.