At 55 years old, one of Pontiac’s muscle cars from the late 1960s is looking better than ever.
The Pick of the Day is a 1968 Pontiac Firebird listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Lake Dallas, Texas. (Click the link to view the listing
“This is a completely restored Daytona Yellow 1968 Firebird convertible with approximately 4,000 miles on the restoration and the original numbers-matching 350 with a two-barrel carb,” the seller states.
The car reportedly shows good finishes and quality throughout the exterior: “Virtually flawless paint and trim, and super tight gaps,” the listing reads. “By far, one of the cleanest you’ll find anywhere.” The photo gallery contains over 50 photos and substantiates the seller’s claim; even the trunk has a clean look with a spray-in liner.
This first-generation Firebird shared a platform with its badge-engineered sibling, the Chevrolet Camaro, on the General Motors F-body when it launched in 1967. The following year, it received federally-mandated side marker lights. Another design change that year involved the removal of the vent windows. In its place, a single pane of side glass was used, along with what GM called the “Astro Ventilation” air flow system.
While most of the car looks to be stock, the footwork has been modernized with a set of 17-inch Rally II wheels from Year One which are shod in staggered-fitment Continental tires. The mechanical systems were also upgraded: Included in the equipment list is an electric radiator fan, front disc brakes, power steering, auxiliary Summit Racing gauges, LED dash lighting, a retro-style stereo, and new Pontiac-branded valve covers. The two-speed automatic is shifted by a console-mounted lever.
Very few classic cars – especially those at 50 years old or beyond – are without their mechanical needs. The seller is transparent in the listing and states that the car has an oil leak at the rear main seal, the horn is inoperative, and the side windows could use some adjustment to close and seal properly.
According to the Firebird Red Book by Peter C. Sessler, there were a total of 16,960 Firebird convertibles produced for 1968. This Daytona Yellow drop-top looks to be a well-sorted, nicely-restored example, and it even comes with a numbers-matching motor.
