This 1968 Pontiac Firebird is finished in blue over teal vinyl, and its replacement 400ci V8 is paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
The body has been repainted, the engine has been removed and resealed, the front brakes have been converted to discs, and the intake manifold, radiator, coolant hoses, battery tray, battery, radiator, tailpipes, steering wheel, and blower motor have been replaced.
The exterior was refinished in the 1990s, and the seller reportedly refinished the car again in Marina Blue in early 2020 due to peeling and chipped paint.The rear fender wells have been shaved to accommodate the lower stance of the car. Additional work performed during current ownership included converting the front brakes to discs and refurbishing the steering linkage. Pontiac Rallye II 15″ wheels are mounted with Grand Am Radial G/T white-letter tires.The teal vinyl interior features matching door panels, rear trim, and lap belts. A Clarion cassette player is mounted in the factory location. The blower motor as well as the dome light have been replaced, also installed a spare tire and a jack in the trunk. The wood-rimmed steering wheel was also added during current ownership. Factory instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer and a five-digit odometer that shows 46k miles.
Additional work performed at that time included replacing the intake manifold, battery and battery tray, radiator, and coolant hoses as well as refinishing the engine bay. The 650-cfm Holley four-barrel carburetor has recently been tuned. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The rear of the car has been lowered, and the tailpipes have been replaced.
Fisher body tag provides the following production information:
12B – Built during the second week of December
68-22437 – 1968 model year Firebird coupe
LOR – Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant
250 – Teal vinyl interior trim
L-5 – Aleutian Blue with Teal vinyl top
Features:
400ci V8
3-Speed Automatic Transmission
Refinished in Marina Blue
Teal Vinyl Interior
Clarion Cassette Player
Engine Removed & Resealed
Intake Manifold Replaced
Recent Parts Receipts
Choice of Wheels:
15″ Pontiac Rallye II Wheels
17″ Chrome Boyd Coddington Wheels