This 1968 Pontiac Firebird has received a cosmetic refresh at some point in its life. The result is a classic that presents nicely and only has a single minor rust issue. It is said to have a genuine 38,000 miles showing on the clock, meaning that there should be plenty of life left in this beauty. The owner has decided to part with the Firebird, which is located in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. It has been listed for sale here on eBay, with the auction set to open at $15,000. There has only been a single bid submitted up to this point. However, 83 people are currently watching the listing. There is also a BIN option, and this has been set at $22,000.

The owner states that he believes that the Firebird has received a repaint in its original Primavera Beige at some point, and I tend to agree with him on that. There are a couple of small spots where I think that I can see evidence of less than perfect masking, but overall, it looks pretty good. I believe that the vinyl top has also been replaced because this one looks closer to Green than the original Gold. Rust appears to be confined to one small spot on the driver’s side floor near the drain plug. The remaining floors, the frame, and the panels, all appear to be clean. The trim and chrome shine beautifully, while there are no issues with the glass.

Delving below the surface of the Firebird produces plenty of positive news. What we find is a 350ci V8, a 4-speed manual transmission, and power steering. This combination should make the Firebird a frisky performer because the driver will have 265hp at their disposal. If you think that the engine presents nicely, then this is for an excellent reason. The owner has had the engine pulled and rebuilt. This wasn’t just a matter of stripping the engine and chucking in some new rings and bearings. The engine was bored .030″ over, new pistons went in, along with rings, bearings, and a new camshaft. A new fuel pump was installed, along with all new gaskets, and the original carburetor was rebuilt. It didn’t stop there, because a new clutch and throw-out bearing were installed. The transmission was stripped, a new reverse gear was installed, along with all new bearings and seals. The rear end didn’t escape the microscope, receiving new seals and fresh fluid. It should be no surprise to learn that this Firebird now runs and drives perfectly.

While the rest of the car looks so promising, the interior will require some work. The owner identifies the seats as needing new covers, while a new carpet set wouldn’t go astray. The foam looks like it has begun to deteriorate, so I’d be inclined to replace this at the same time. I would be willing to take the restoration work a step further because I noticed that the door trims are showing a “dirty” look. This is particularly obvious on the driver’s door, and it isn’t clear whether these could be restored successfully. If not, then a replacement set will need to be fitted. They are easy to find in the correct pattern and color and sell for around $300 a pair. The armrests also look like they might be tired, but $130 will secure a replacement set. The rest of the interior looks to be okay, and there are no aftermarket additions visible.

The owner of this 1968 Firebird states that it would make a great father/son project, and I can’t help but agree with him on that point. The reality is that there are no issues on this car that couldn’t be tackled in a home workshop by the right person. Even the rust in the floor could be addressed with a well-made patch, rather than replacing the entire pan. Given its overall condition, I have to say that I am quite surprised that the bidding activity hasn’t been stronger. This is especially true since the owner does encourage potential buyers to inspect the car personally. When a seller does this, it is usually a sign that they have confidence in their product and that they have nothing to hide. Maybe it’s actually a case of those people who are currently watching being prepared to bid at the last possible moment. Only time will tell on that one. Would you wait, or would you bid now?