1968 Pontiac Firebird

1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible For Sale The 1968 Pontiac Firebird convertible is a first-generation F-body from the middle year of that short three-year run, and this example has been set up as a driver-focused build with a freshly rebuilt Pontiac V8 underhood. Finished in red over a black soft top with a white vinyl bucket-seat interior, it carries a classic period look while running a more modern combination of bolt-ons.Power comes from a rebuilt Pontiac 400 V8 - not the original engine, but the right family of motor for the platform, given that the 400 was the top engine option in the '68 Firebird lineup. The top end has been built with an Edelbrock intake manifold and Edelbrock carburetor, and exhaust is routed through long-tube headers into a true-dual system with straight-through performance mufflers, giving the car a free-breathing setup with the tone these Pontiac V8s are known for. The engine is presently on break-in oil and will want another 200 miles or so before its first change to 30W. Behind the engine is a TH350 automatic, with a 3.08 ratio in the rear - geared more for relaxed highway cruising than quarter-mile work.Stopping is handled by front discs with rear drums, a meaningful upgrade over the all-drum setup these cars left the factory with. The car rolls on Cragar SS wheels, a period-appropriate choice that suits the Firebird's lines well. Inside, the white vinyl buckets play cleanly against the red bodywork and black top, and the dash has been supplemented with aftermarket gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, and a tachometer to keep an eye on the freshly rebuilt engine. Audio comes from a Sony Bluetooth and satellite-capable head unit, a discreet modern addition that doesn't disrupt the interior's character.The first-generation Firebird ran only from 1967 through 1969 before the redesigned second-generation car arrived, and convertibles from that three-year window have always been the more collectible body style. This one isn't presented as a numbers-matching survivor - it's a freshly rebuilt, hot-rodded driver, ready for someone who wants to actually use the car rather than trailer it.NFI Empire specializes in classic, exotic, modified, and luxury vehicles. We offer retail sales, consignment, financing, and full custom and body work through our on-site shop. Please call ahead to confirm the vehicle's current availability and viewing location. See the \"videos\" tab above this description box for a cold start and walk around.