The Trans Am wasn’t already a thing in 1968 – as it launched in 1969 – so the base Firebird continued to lead sales.
The standard 250 six-cylinder engine was the top choice, making its way to over 50,500 Firebirds. The 350ci unit, the standard V8 for this model year, was also installed on over 50K Firebirds with an automatic transmission. Only 11,000 customers picked the manual transmission for the same engine.
The rarest Pontiac Firebird this year was the Ram Air II-fitted model. It entered production late in the model year (the first model rolled off the assembly lines in May 1968), and only 98 units left the factory with this package and a manual transmission. When paired with an automatic transmission, the four-barrel block made its way to only 12 Firebirds.
The Firebird that I’ll highlight today comes with only a few specifics, and while we do know that it comes with a six-cylinder engine under the hood, you’ll need an in-person or third-party inspection to get a full and clear picture.
eBay seller samafl71 says the car is “in amazing shape,” and the buyer can decide its fate, either by attempting a complete restoration or keeping it as it is. We should probably assume that the engine starts and runs, but it’s impossible to tell this precisely until a full inspection is completed.
We also don’t get any information on the metal’s condition, but based on the photos, the buyer will have to do several fixes, including repairing the holes in the body. The pictures also seem to reveal surface rust on the undercarriage, so put the car on a lift and thoroughly check what happens under it.
The car landed on eBay with no interior specifics, but the cabin looks complete. It’s also fairly clean, and I’d love to hear more about this Firebird, as it looks like it will check many boxes for a restoration candidate.
It also comes with many original documents, including the owner’s manual. The seller says they also have the original spare tire, so if you believe the car is worth a restoration, returning it to factory specifications could be the best option.
The selling price is the mysterious tidbit we’ll discover in approximately six days. The owner posted this Firebird online with a reserve, and after one day and five bids, the car is sitting at $3,550. The reserve is still in place, meaning that bidders must send higher offers before the car can leave for a new home. The auction will end in six days.
Meanwhile, the car is parked in Cades, South Carolina, and you will probably be able to drive it home on its wheels. However, transportation could also be needed if the car’s mechanical department requires fixes.