1969 Pontiac Firebird, 68,000 Miles, Numbers Matching 350, Muncie 4speed, Nice on 2040-cars
Narrows, Virginia, United States
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http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/cto/4663707301.html I have for sale my 1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe. The car has the numbers matching Pontiac 350 in it, which has been gone through and resealed. A long list of tasteful modifications and beneficial restoration work has been completed on the car. The car still has the original floors, which are clean as can be. Everything works as it should, aside from the cigarette lighter. This is a gorgeous car, it needs very little to be perfect. I have a three ring binder that is about 3 to 4 inches thick full of receipts and documentation for the car. I also have a nice stack of plaques and awards for shows. It is really a wonderful car. Below you will find a list of things that are done to the car, this is by no means all inclusive, as many little things have been replaced that aren't noted, things like hardware, gaskets, etc... The things that make the difference between a nice car and a nice "looking" car. There are very few flaws with the car. The console wood could used a refreshening, there are a few minor imperfections in the paint (miniscule, I'm very particular so I feel it is worth noting.). A few of the body lines could be adjusted, but I will be addressing this in the coming weeks. This is truly a NICE example of a 1969 Firebird. Obviously, Firebirds are much more rare than the Camaro counterparts. The car is kept in a garage. She runs beautifully, and has plenty of get-up-and-go! The car is a 1969 Firebird Coupe Black with a very tasteful stripe down the hood and trunk. Pontiac Historical Society Documented. 68,000 Original Miles Original Numbers matching Motor, Pontiac 350 Muncie M20 4 Speed (Originally a 3 speed Column shift Manual, one of 8464) Hurst Shifter Edelbrock Intake Edelbrock 4 Barrel 600CFM carb (originally a 2 barrel) Crane 272-2 New Seals Ram Air III Exhaust Manifolds Dual 2.5 Aluminized Exhaust Piping Flowmaster 40 Series Mufflers (x2) New Radiator 10 Bolt Rear end Eaton Limited Slip 3.08 gears Front Heavy Duty Sway Bar with Poly Bushings Rear Heavy Duty Sway Bar with Poly Bushings All new bushings New Springs Front New Springs Rear New Ball Joints New Tie Rods New Subframe Bushings Subframe Connectors IROC Quick Ratio Steering Box Stainless Steel Brake Lines Disc Brakes Front Conversion (originally nonpower drums) (this was done correctly) Power Brake Conversion (also, done correctly, nothing is out of place_ Stainless Fuel Lines New Seats New Door Panels New Carpet New Dashboard New Headliner New Dash pad New Visors New Wiring Harness for the Entire car Hushmat ExTreme From the Firewall to the rear seat. Gauges Rebuilt, Volt, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, and Tachometer Original Floor Pans completely Solid New Rear Quarters, done very well American Racing Torque Thrust Wheels As I said, the list gets MUCH longer when you get into details. I have a 3 Ring Binder, STUFFED full of receipts, documentation, literature, etc.. Car even came with the Original 1969 Owners Manual. She also came with about 15 1st place Show Plaques and a few "sponsors choice" I really hate to sell her, but I have something else in mind and unfortunately the only way for me to get my hand on it is to part with my Firebird. MORE IMAGES CAN BE FOUND HERE, ON MY CRAIGSLIST AD http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/cto/4663707301.html Shipping could be arranged, but only at Buyer's expense. Buyer is Responsible for a Non-Refundable deposit of $1000 within 48 hours of the end of the Sale Full Payment is due within 5 business days of end of sale, or prior to taking ownership and possession, whichever comes first. |
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