1968 Pontiac Firebird 400

For sale is a beautiful 1968 Firebird Convertible. This was originally a standard 350 car and has been cloned into a 400 car. This car was completed in 2012 after a 4 year frame-off restoration. Below are the main items the car has. This car has all new metal (except for a great, clean original deck lid I found during the restoration process) You can simply turn the key and drive this fun car, it needs nothing.
This is a factory power window car with a power convertible top. I kept the original side glass and the front windows have the etched Firebird in the glass. Windshield is new.
Bodywork and paint were professionally done at Scotty's Body Shop in Des Moines, Iowa in 2011-2012. Mechanical work was all done with professional mechanics.
Power steeringPower brakesPower convertible topFactory power windows (has all new window motors)1975 Pontiac 400 Engine with a mild cam – remanufactured engine from S&J Engines in Spokane, WA4,375 miles on remanufactured engine since installed as of August 30, 20181971 Pontiac heads (came with engine)400 turbo transmission – rebuiltAmburn posi traction carrier installed in the 10 bolt rear end July 2018 so this is a real posiCustom installed Magnaflow dual exhaust system that sounds amazingRacing mini starter installed in July 2018 to help start better when hotEdelbrock intake manifoldEdelbrock 1806 Thunder Series (650 cfm) carburetorIgnitor III Electronic Ignition45,000 volt coil specifically for the Ignitor III Electron Ignition4 core radiatorStandard fan and a Hayden electric fan for cooling in front of the radiator (original fan is also still installed)1968 Firebird AM/FM Stereo – reproduction w/MP3 inputNew metal parts: new metal 400 hood, front fenders, front inner fenders, door shells, rear quarters, trunk floor, floor pans, rocker panels, rear inner fender wells, front valiance panel, front lower turn signal panels, rear panel under taillights, taillight panel. Deck lid is an original Camaro or Firebird deck lid that was in great shape.Interior is all new (as of 2012)Power top with a new pump and side cylinders4 wheel disc brakes with ceramic pads15” Rally rims and 15” tires (Goodyear 205/60R15) (new spare Rally rim in the trunk with new tire)Black PMD center caps and chrome wheel trim ringsEngine dyno’d at 299 hp to the rear wheels. Auto trans uses about 40 hp so the engine is right at 340 hpFirebird was originally a standard V-8 car (standard 350 car), is now a 400 clone with all of the correct emblems, hood and grill. Car came from the factory with the deluxe interior, Iris Gold paint, black top, iris gold seatsStock suspension (all new as of 2012) all new front suspension including coils, shocks, idler arm & tie rods, new rear leaf springs & shocks, frame rails and bushingsRestoration was a frame-off restoration. The front sub-frame and other components were sandblasted, sealed and painted. After the new floors and trunk were installed these were painted with rust inhibiting paint and the bottom of the car was undercoated to protect it. Since restored, car was never driven during the winter or on salty roads.Approximately 1000 - 1200 hours of restoration on this car *I will require a non-refundable $1,000 deposit immediately via PayPal. Full payment must be made by wire transfer within 7 days. Once final payment has been made and verified, I will release the car and title for shipping. Buyer is responsible to arrange and pay for shipping from West Des Moines, Iowa to your location. Serious bidders only. Email me with any questions. Car is advertised locally and auction may end early if sold.

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