It seems that the original owner of this 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible was intent on creating something special, so he ticked the boxes beside a lot of optional extras on the Order Form. It has survived the past 53-years with all of these items intact, and the spotless classic is now searching for a new home. Located in Chicago, Illinois, you will find the frisky Firebird listed for sale here on eBay. The bidding has already rocketed beyond the reserve and currently sits at $30,000.

If the stunning Aegean Blue paint isn’t enough to catch your eye, the White power top adds the perfect finishing touch. The owner indicates that the vehicle has received a repaint in the past, but it seems that a few years have passed since this occurred. The car still presents well, with a pleasing shine and no significant flaws in either the panels or paint. He describes its overall condition as a good #3, which might undersell the vehicle a bit. This is especially true when you consider its lack of rust problems. There is nothing visible externally, and the owner states that the floors and frame are solid. The original Rally II wheels are in good order, as are the trim and chrome. The original owner chose to equip the car with a hood tach, and I can’t spot any issues with that feature. He also ticked the box beside tinted glass on the order form, and this appears to be flawless. When you look at its condition, the owner says that the buyer might choose to treat the Firebird to some restoration work, although he admits that it would still turn heads if left untouched.

When we turn our attention to the interior, we are faced with another aspect of this Convertible that I could describe as eye-catching. It features Ivory Deluxe trim, and this is in excellent condition. The upholstered surfaces have avoided the sort of stains and yellowing that can plague trim of this color, and there are no signs of wear or other physical damage. The dash and pad are in good order, as is the carpet. The original owner had a field day when ordering the Firebird because the interior features some desirable options. It comes equipped with air conditioning, a console with an integrated clock, an auxiliary gauge cluster, a pushbutton radio with a rear speaker, a Deluxe steering wheel, and cruise control. Adding to the car’s desirability, the glovebox houses the original Owner’s Manual and Protect-O-Plate, as well as a copy of the Window Sticker from PHS.

For any enthusiast hunting for a Convertible with performance potential to match its good looks, this Pontiac would appear to deliver. Lifting the hood reveals the numbers-matching 400ci V8 that produces 330hp. The original owner also chose a 3-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. With that sort of power available in a car that tips the scales at 3,717lbs, it is not a slouch when pointed at a ¼-mile. It can storm through in 14.9 seconds before winding its way to 124mph. The engine bay presents well for a survivor of this age, which doesn’t lull you into a false sense of security. The car runs and drives well, and the owner says that it could serve as a daily driver. He supplies this YouTube video that shows that V8 running. It sounds crisp and clean, with no evidence of odd noises or smoke.

While I have always openly admitted a preference for any car wearing a blue-oval badge, I have never shied away from the fact that the 1st and 2nd Generation Firebirds hold a special place in my heart. While these cars share their platform with Chevrolet’s Camaro, I’ve always felt that they possess a styling edge that helps them to stand out in a crowd. This one not only includes that indefinable quality, but it offers its next owner a winning combination of luxury and performance. That makes it easy to understand why the bidding to this point has been so spirited, and I can’t help but think that someone will shortly be the proud new owner of a classic car that will offer them many years of motoring pleasure.