Well, it’s not a Camaro! Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but the first-gen Camaro’s numbers are so outsized, that they always seem to drown out Pontiac’s very similar Firebird. And this 1967 Firebird 400 convertible is not one that should be drowned out – it’s a beautiful specimen! It’s actually the nicest one that I have encountered for BF so let’s, with all alacrity, give it the once over. Hailing from Floral Park, New York, this freshman Firebird is available, here on eBay for a current bid of $25,300 with the reserve not yet met.
Firebird came in five flavors in ’67 with the base OHC six-cylinder version, simply known as “Firebird” kicking things off and then progressing through Firebird Sprint, Firebird 326, Firebird H.O., and then topping out with Firebird 400 as the top ‘bird. The seller claims that this example is genuine with matching numbers engine and transmission. While this example shows well, the seller states that he, “got the car from an old man that had the car restored. He is older now and starting (sic) hitting and bumping into the garage the times he rarely used it. It has damage on both sides with scratched paint and some dents“. The images show well and there’s no visual sign of the referenced dents or scratches. We’re assured that this has been a garage-kept car and there is no rust and solid floors. The top is claimed to look good but it has “two spots” but the seller doesn’t consider it worthy of needing replacement at this point.
Being a Firebird 400 means a 325 gross HP, 400 CI V8 (rebuilt) engine, and in this case, it’s backed up by a refurbished four-speed manual transmission. This convertible is said to “run and drives great” and it’s also claimed to be one of 1,202 made. Drivinithome.com counters that of the 15,528 convertible Firebirds assembled in ’67, 3,658 were of the “400” variety and “Firebird Nation” agrees with that statistic.
The black vinyl upholstered interior’s condition is as nice as the exterior’s. Everything appears as original and nothing seems out of place. I was expecting at least some sun damage fade to the carpet but none is evident. All of the switchgear and gauges are said to be operational as is the original Delco AM radio. I’d suggest that the interior needs nothing.
This is a well-documented car! It’s also very complete with its convertible specific vibration dampeners (often missing) and its underside X brace. The seller mentions, “The car is truly in great shape and needs nothing but a paint job to be on the next level and a show car. My plan is to bring it into my buddy’s shop over the winter and do a full restore on the paint. Fix the damage and make the car perfect. I would then most likely list the car for double what I am asking now“. I’d suggest good luck with that approach. This is an absolutely superb Firebird but I doubt repainting it is going to create that kind of price multiplier. If this were my car, I’d leave it as is and just enjoy it. While it’s technically no longer original, it’s close enough in my book, wouldn’t you agree?
The 400 is missing on the trunk.
Its got a ‘68 front end (turn signals) ‘67 doors (wing vents) wheres the console for the manual transmission?
It looks like a darn nice driver though.
I haven’t looked qt the VIN , but it could be a LATE ’67 with the 68 set of front signals as the wing windows were out in ’68 I rode in a ’68 Convertible in High School that had Wing windows and WAS a little EARLY ’68, just as this car could be a LATE ’67 with thise ’68 Signals. There were NO RULES at the factory on how a car was built especially when you could actually go to the dealer and check thr boxes you wanted on YOUR CAR, so who’s to say that tbe car wasn’t actually built that way by the original owner?? Consoles were an OPTION and not all cars had them. I know that one of the Original ’69 Trans Ams w/ a 4spd was ordered with the Console delete. Why can’t people just enjoy the cars that show up on here rather than nitpic them?? To each his own is what I believe and someone in ’67 ordered the car yhe way it is or someone else made it their own. As for tge 400 Emblem on the trunk?? Your guess is as good as mine, but that’s just extra weight.🤣
The Console was optional, you could get a floor shift without a console! My baby brother’s 1969 Sprint Convertible had a floor-shifted three-speed manual transmission without a console! Had being the key word, until was stolen from our college dorm parking lot in 1982! Ouch!
It’s missing the rear Pontiac beak marker lights
And the Pontiac logo on the front bumper “beak”
Dude, that didn’t come on every Pontiac either bc my ’69 Doesn’t have one and I actually think the Firebird looks BETTER without one!
True. The VIN listed in the ad doesn’t match the VIN on the provided window sticker.
As long as the 400 isn’t missing under the hood, who cares.
400 had tach on the hood?
I believe it was optional.
The hood tach on all Pontiacs was an extra cost option.
Beautiful car. I had a 69 Firebird 400 when new (no tach on the hood) in Canary yellow with thrust torque American Racing wheels added for looks. I loved that car. Mine had an automatic with A/C. It was to fast for a 22 year old kid with a heavy foot and I totaled it showing off on a city street. How I survived to be 76 I don’t know because I lived a very wild youthful life. I hope someone who respects this car and its power gets this car. Drive with care.
God Bless America
And no rear quarter marker lights like a 67.
Must have had front end repairs with 68 parts.
The Feds didn’t require side marker lights until the 1968 Model Year, so September, 1967 would be the earliest you could find side marker lights on a Firebird. The vent windows also went away in MY 1968. The first year for the steering column ignition lock was MY1969, so the 1968 MY would be the last year for a dash-mounted ignition switch.
Hey Barnfind Guys,
Why do you call some of the cars you show barn find? It’s obvious many of these cars were not found in a barn.
Find another word for the site.
Just Curious,
Maybe like, Avery’s Deals??? Just curious…..
Open diff it appears ? This baby will leave a strip of rubber down the entire block lol. Cool ragtop and stick shift.
I like it just the way it is. ( the site)
I think the site has been around since 97? Why change the name now? Just curious
Nice car. I like it.Tip for the seller. Don’t take pics under a shade tree….Barn finds….please ditch the Jewel Osco ads.They lock the phone up while scrolling and are annoying.
Someone wants to change the barn find name? Why the nerve SMILE 😂
Check the Firebird call outs on the front fenders. Did Pontiac build them that way?
@ Wade Pierce….. It matters because it changes the the VALUE of the TRANSACTION. But if it doesn’t matter to you, I have a 1990 Corvette with a stock 475h.p. YUGO engine and I’m only asking $15000.00, but for you….I’ll take $7500.00. What do you say???
Jeez you Firebird folks can get heated :)
Barnfinds is the work of some hard working guys. Just enjoy it.
Just like I enjoy imperfect Firebirds :)
Firebird was not available until February, making all ’67s extremely rare. Beautiful restoration, I’d pay a fair price if it’s solid underneath.
Why is the seller saying what he WANTS to do to it in the description? ie: “My plan is to bring it into my buddy’s shop over the winter and do a full restore on the paint. Fix the damage and make the car perfect. I would then most likely list the car for double what I am asking now.”…… huh?
Pics of the dents and scratches would be nice.
So, it does appear that it has front markers/turn signals from a 1969, should have a front bumper Pontiac emblem (standard on 400 cars), and according to the option sheet from the factory, should have a console. I’d source and install a console, clean up and condition the iinterior, and drive it. Great looking car and when was the last time you saw one on the rad being driven? Problem is, not enough people are driving these cars anymore. I know there has to be a lot of 1969 Camaro’s sitting in garages not being driven. Anytime I see one on the road now I get a little excited and almost snap my neck trying to get a better look. That’s any old muscle car. Then there is the sound of the V8 through the dual exhaust…sweet music to my ears. Drive ’em!
Beautiful car! Wish I had the money. My best friend in high school had a ’68 Firebird with a 350 in it. We had more fun, and broke more laws, in that car….. ahh, the memories. His was silver and we put headers on it. Those were the days!
I have a ’67 Firebird. The car in this story looks correct for the most part. Those aren’t side marker lights; they are just “wings down” decorative emblems, which is what they had prior to the ’68 Firebirds. Most of the 400 Firebirds had a Pontiac arrowhead on the beak. Maybe this is a replacement front bumper.
True, but some pictures of ’67 Firebirds show the Firebird badges in front of the Firebird script badges rather than behind them. The wraparound front turn signals are ’68 items, if Wikipedia is to be believed. The side marker lights appeared in ’68, with simple amber “dots” in the front, but Firebird badge shaped red marker lights in the rear. It’s a simple swap to exchange the ’67 and ’68 turn signals, only a ’68 lower valance is required to be changed along with the turn signal assemblies themselves. The chrome number went away completely in ’69, replaced with an “Endura” polycarbonate nose.