Ford practically owned the “pony car” market from 1964 to 1967. The Mustang was the hottest thing going since sliced bread, but then serious competition arrived. The Chevrolet Camaro was one of them, and the Pontiac Firebird was another. The latter was popular for years, especially during the Smokey and the Bandit era a decade later with the Trans Am. We’re told this nice-looking ’67 Firebird was a barn find, but the photos don’t show the interior. Located in Lockport, New York, this V8 opportunity is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $8,500 OBO.
The Firebird was a hit, selling more than 82,000 copies in the first year (1967). It was based on the Camaro platform, so the cars were often paired in tandem for years. But the drivetrains were their own, with a 326 cubic inch V8 being the step up from the standard inline-6 that only the tame at heart ordered in their Firebirds. The regular version produced 250 hp while the “H.O.” edition added 35 more. The seller’s coupe no doubt came with the former.
This listing rehashes a bad experience the seller had with the last buyer for this Pontiac, who stepped up and then fell out. Seems to be an unnecessary diversion, but maybe that’s just me. So, you either have the funds or don’t. And the listing was placed on behalf of someone not on Facebook, so you’ll be shuttling back and forth.
We’re told the ignition was switched to electronic, and plans were to go away from the 2-barrel carburetor and intake manifold. But that was not completed, so some parts are missing. The seller advises this Firebird is in great shape with original bits and pieces except for the wheels and aftermarket traction bars. The body and paint seem up to snuff, though the photos are only from the front angles of the car and not the rear. Check out the registration from 1994.
It’s too bad there are no photos of the interior, which would have been easy after the car was extracted from a barn. Who knows how long it had been there, and the surroundings were hardly ideal. This might be a great project that’s largely mechanical, but it’s hard to tell from what’s presented.
It’s a rolling project with a partially disassembled engine last registered 30+ years ago from a rust prone area without detailed pictures of the body or interior, the person who listed it selling it for a friend, all for $8,500, what could go wrong.
Steve R
Not to mention it looks like they used it to race alot. The ’70 Challenger T/A style exhaust pipes and those tires and rims that aren’t standard by any means. Not worth my $8,500.