Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Transmission: auto
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale January 16th – 20th, 2013 at Russo and Steele's 13th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Auction. Please contact us for more information. The Pontiac Firebird was built by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 1967 and 2002. The Firebird was introduced the same year as the automaker's platform-sharing model, the Chevrolet Camaro. This coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, which shared its platform with another pony car, the Ford Mustang. The vehicles were powered by various four-cylinder, six-cylinder, and V8 engines sourced from several GM divisions. While primarily Pontiac-powered until 1977, Firebirds were built with several different engines from nearly every GM division until 1982 when GM began to discontinue engines it felt were unneeded and either spread successful designs from individual divisions among all divisions or use new engines of corporate architecture. The first generation Firebirds had a characteristic Coke bottle styling. Unlike its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro, its bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end and its rear "slit" taillights were inspired by the Pontiac GTO. Both a two-door hardtop and a convertible were offered through the 1969 model year. Originally the car was a "consolation prize" for Pontiac, who had initially wished to produce a two-seat sports car of its own design, based on the original Banshee concept car. However, GM feared such a vehicle would directly compete with Chevrolet's Corvette, and the decision was made to give Pontiac a piece of the pony car market by having them share the F-body platform with Chevrolet. The base model Firebird came equipped with the OHC inline-6 and a single-barrel carburetor. Most buyers opted for one of the V8 engines: the 326 CID with a two-barrel carburetor producing 250 hp; the "H.O." (High Output) engine of the same displacement, but with a four-barrel carburetor and producing 285 hp; or the 400 CID from the GTO with 325 hp. A "Ram Air" option was also available in 1968, providing functional hood scoops, higher flow heads with stronger valve springs, and a different camshaft. Power for the Ram Air package was the same as the conventional 400 H.O., but the engine peaked at a higher RPM. The 230 CID (3.8 L) engines were subsequently replaced by 250 CID ones, the first developing 175 hp using a single-barrel carburetor, and the other 215 hp with a four-barrel carburetor. Also for the 1968 model, the 326 CID engine was replaced by one with a displacement of 350 CID. An "H.O." version of the 350 CID with a revised cam was also offered starting in that year, developed 320 hp. Power output of the other engines was increased marginally. In 1969, a $725 optional handling package called the "Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package," named after the Trans Am Series, which included a rear spoiler, was introduced. The 350 "H.O." engine was revised again with a different cam and cylinder heads resulting in 330 hp. The Presented for auction is a 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible that is powered by a 400 cubic inch V8 that produces 325 horsepower. The Firebird engine has recently been overhauled. It is finished in a beautiful shade of Regimental Red which been professionally applied to high standard. It has a black power top that has been converted from manual. The interior has recently been redone with the original dash panel instruments and gauges retained. The chrome and brightwork has all been redone. This an exceptional Firebird convertible that is stung to look at and a treat to drive.
Interior Color: Black
Transmission: auto
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale January 16th – 20th, 2013 at Russo and Steele's 13th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Auction. Please contact us for more information. The Pontiac Firebird was built by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 1967 and 2002. The Firebird was introduced the same year as the automaker's platform-sharing model, the Chevrolet Camaro. This coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, which shared its platform with another pony car, the Ford Mustang. The vehicles were powered by various four-cylinder, six-cylinder, and V8 engines sourced from several GM divisions. While primarily Pontiac-powered until 1977, Firebirds were built with several different engines from nearly every GM division until 1982 when GM began to discontinue engines it felt were unneeded and either spread successful designs from individual divisions among all divisions or use new engines of corporate architecture. The first generation Firebirds had a characteristic Coke bottle styling. Unlike its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro, its bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end and its rear "slit" taillights were inspired by the Pontiac GTO. Both a two-door hardtop and a convertible were offered through the 1969 model year. Originally the car was a "consolation prize" for Pontiac, who had initially wished to produce a two-seat sports car of its own design, based on the original Banshee concept car. However, GM feared such a vehicle would directly compete with Chevrolet's Corvette, and the decision was made to give Pontiac a piece of the pony car market by having them share the F-body platform with Chevrolet. The base model Firebird came equipped with the OHC inline-6 and a single-barrel carburetor. Most buyers opted for one of the V8 engines: the 326 CID with a two-barrel carburetor producing 250 hp; the "H.O." (High Output) engine of the same displacement, but with a four-barrel carburetor and producing 285 hp; or the 400 CID from the GTO with 325 hp. A "Ram Air" option was also available in 1968, providing functional hood scoops, higher flow heads with stronger valve springs, and a different camshaft. Power for the Ram Air package was the same as the conventional 400 H.O., but the engine peaked at a higher RPM. The 230 CID (3.8 L) engines were subsequently replaced by 250 CID ones, the first developing 175 hp using a single-barrel carburetor, and the other 215 hp with a four-barrel carburetor. Also for the 1968 model, the 326 CID engine was replaced by one with a displacement of 350 CID. An "H.O." version of the 350 CID with a revised cam was also offered starting in that year, developed 320 hp. Power output of the other engines was increased marginally. In 1969, a $725 optional handling package called the "Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package," named after the Trans Am Series, which included a rear spoiler, was introduced. The 350 "H.O." engine was revised again with a different cam and cylinder heads resulting in 330 hp. The Presented for auction is a 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible that is powered by a 400 cubic inch V8 that produces 325 horsepower. The Firebird engine has recently been overhauled. It is finished in a beautiful shade of Regimental Red which been professionally applied to high standard. It has a black power top that has been converted from manual. The interior has recently been redone with the original dash panel instruments and gauges retained. The chrome and brightwork has all been redone. This an exceptional Firebird convertible that is stung to look at and a treat to drive.
