The Pontiac Firebird joined the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967 to do battle with the Ford Mustang as two “pony cars” from General Motors. Except for the famous Trans Am, the Firebird would register fewer sales than the Camaro. The first generation ended in 1969 after a 17-month production run due to delays in getting the all-new second-gen cars ready. This convertible is a running project that comes with loads of spare parts and panels as needed. Located in Roxboro, North Carolina, this rough Poncho is available here on eBay. The current bid of $3,551 is below the seller’s reserve.
Both the Firebird and Camaro got a refresh in styling in 1969, but only the Camaro saw an increase in sales (even considering the extended production run). At 87,700 units, Firebird demand was off by nearly 20% even though the ‘69s were still hitting showrooms as late as February 1970 (not as 1969 ½ Firebirds). Of the first three years, the convertible saw the lowest output in 1969, meaning a car like the seller’s Pontiac is rarer to find these days. And this one is pretty rough.
No VIN is provided to decode this Firebird, so it may be an ordinary drop-top with a 350 cubic inch V8 (2-barrel carburetor) and floor-shifted automatic transmission. The paint job looks like Carousel Red, which would have been Pontiac’s version of Hugger Orange on the Camaro. Because of all the corrosion inside and outside of the vehicle, the paint can’t be salvaged. Both doors and the trunk lid have already been replaced by the seller.
We’re told an arsenal of sheet metal comes with the deal to help get this project off of the ground. That excludes the right rear quarter that the buyer will have to go in search of. Surprisingly, the car runs and drives, but we’re not sure from the photos how you’d sit in it. The radio is out being restored and upgraded to include FM and Bluetooth. Extra seats will also be included. Despite all of this, do you think the Pontiac is too far gone? It also has a rebuilt title to make you wonder what once was.
Parts car, if you need one. Sad.
why send out the radio for restoration, of all things, when the rest of the car looks like this?
Did you not know that the FIRST thing you do in any restoration is restore the radio and buy a full interior package!
Spend your money upfront on all the stuff you need at the END of the restoration!
I was lookin’ for love in all the wrong places
Lookin’ for love in too many faces song reminds me of this car. It needs much work and love to get back in shape. A field car with no pictures of the underneath and the one picture with the window crank showing the metal termites.
Good luck with sale… I think your past the reserve price to let it go with all that’s needed to restore. I see requirements to get it back such as a ten grand paint job plus more to hang metal, rebuilding engine that allegedly runs, brakes, fuel system, convertible top with other items like pump that will put you at price to just go spend 30 grand and get a nice one….
The 1969 Firebird is a beautiful car restored…
Parts car…maybe
Bid is up to $5400 already. It’s 20 miles from me, but I have no interest. Every panel needs attention; none of the doors, bonnet, or boot fit. There is rust everywhere. It needs a total restoration with the body on a rotisserie facing 1000 hours of work. I’m not sure why anyone would take this on rather than buying a nice driver. The amount of work required and parts would greatly exceed the cost of a driver in decent condition. A plain Jane 69 Firebird convertible is not all that valuable…at least right now.
rotted out smashed up convert or what’s left of it. with a dirty title. good for trim pieces. you would be underwater if you were to restore. even at the current bid is more than i would be willing to pay. good luck to seller
Can you say “Parts Car”? Sure you can!
But….. but….. it will have Bluetooth!
And nothing else, LOL!