Most of the time, when we include the word “rust” in the title of a write-up it is to draw attention to the amount of rust on the featured vehicle. In this case, the word rust is being used to draw attention to the lack of rust on this car! Although it looks a little rough and will certainly need some body work, with the exception of some pinholes in the trunk and some small spots on the roof this car is rust free. There are no gaping holes, there is no extensive rust repair required. Find it here on eBay in California with bidding at $7,000 and no reserve.
Though the interior is showing the effects of the California sun, it looks complete and although the seats and dash will need to be recovered, many of the plastic and metal parts look salvageable. Even if none of the interior is reusable, people tend to underestimate the value of having a complete interior to look at as they replace worn and damaged parts. As was mentioned by readers about the 1967 Camaro RS I wrote up recently, knowing what is under that water-damaged carpet would be very valuable information for a potential buyer to have.
The engine is a 400 cubic inch Pontiac V8 rated at 330 horsepower. According to the ad, “It has the Long Branch Hi-Po exhaust manifolds and the Ram Air III heads as I am told per the original owner that I acquired the car from.” The seller says that this car starts right up and runs and drives very well. The fuel system and brakes have both been serviced as necessary and the carburetor has been rebuilt. The seller believes this to be a low-mileage engine.
Although this car isn’t the prettiest and isn’t wearing the original paint, it is only a two-owner vehicle with very minimal rust. This is a mostly if not entirely complete car that even comes with its original jack! For the right price, this could be the perfect restoration candidate for someone looking to build a solid original car. While looks count for a lot when it comes to cars, as far as projects go looks aren’t everything!
I had a 68 400 convertible that had the same monkey vomit green. I loved that car!
Non vomit red
I had a ’67 400 Convertible and I wish I still had it. Tulare Blue with a 4 speed and hood tach. It was a great car. I would love to have this car, if the price doesn’t go too high, I may just get it
Looks like a nice car. Has the appropriate 400 pieces: 400 trim piece on trunk lid, chrome valve covers, front grill inserts with mid trim piece coming forward, rubber pontiac piece on nose of front bumper. Cannot tell if the engine fan has the clutch system or if the vent plates to force air through the radiator are still in place.
Vehicle has the sport interior, the optional console (although few I’ve ever seen lacked it), and the fairly rare gauge package. A fold down rear seat would be a real find. O yes, most of the trim is in place and it looks quite good.
About that carburetor, hopefully the tab that keeps the secondaries at only 80-85% functionality has been removed. That would be good for an additional 30hp or so. Makes that engine the same one that was put in the goat.
Nice car lousy color.
nice….and pretty rare….
I love these first generation Firebirds much better than their Chevy sister the Camaro.
’68 was the best year of the Gen 1 Bird. One piece door glass (no clunky vent windows), smooth sides, and simple front bumper. The ’69 styling was busier and less ‘pure’ on my opinion. Great car.
Everyone has an opinion. I prefer the vent window not only for function (if you ever owned a car with them and without them, vent window creates a great breeze…and I think they look cool, open or closed. That’s my opinion.
Greatest front bumper ever!
I like what I see. Minimal rust. Solid project. A quick look appears to have all the ingredients for a complete restoration. Very cool indeed!
Oh …and just so you know rust fee means ZERO rust. This project is not free of rust. Just saying.
Love these !
I own a 68, but prefer the vent windows on the 67…. agree with Tom… love that breeze the vent window gives you
I’ll take that A-100in the back!!
Looks like a car with potential but pretty sure the engine or at least the heads are not original, or the seller is in correct about it. Ram Air 3 heads were not available until 69.
Don’t remember ever seeing a Pontiac V8 with alternator mounted on passenger side of engine.
$7,000 for the car figure about another 30,000 to get it in mint condition you have to close to 40,000 for that money you can go to Barrett-Jackson get one for 20,000
Worth 7 grand all day long.