Michael Riley's Blog: Hemmings Find of the Day

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Hemmings Find of the Day – 1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe

1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe for sale. From the seller's description:

Hello what I have for sale is unique. This car has been in my family for the last 46 years. First owner was my uncle from 1970 to 1981, Then my father from 1981 to 1990 and then to me, I have had the car from 1990 to present day. The Firebird is original, never rebuilt, all parts original. Seats, Chrome, Interior, Vinyl top, Drive Train, all serial numbers should match. I cannot attest to what happened to the car in 1969 but since then i have know all owners. For the last 25 years the vehicle has been in storage, never driven just sitting waiting for you. Also for most of its life it was garaged in California so it has very little rust

I Have fair amount of paper work that goes with the car, registration slips going back to 1969, factory owners manual, plastic warranty card from Pontiac, Service orders from repair facilities.

This car was ordered from Pontiac with an extensive list of options, so many that it took 2 window stickers to list everything. As you can see from the paper work there were 6921 Firebirds built in 1969 with a 400 motor, and then even more rare because of options ordered.

Some of the options, 400 engine and trans, engine is rated at 350 HP but sold as 330 HP, Drivers power seat, Electric windows, Air conditioning, AM FM radio, Variable Power Steering, Power Brakes, Disc Brakes front,

Remember that this car is original and has been sitting for the last 25 years, so it is not perfect. The AC compressor is missing, and it looks as if the Right Rear quarter panel has been repainted, the rear trunk glass has a leak, the exhaust system has been replaced, the battery was relocated to the trunk, rear wheels are Pontiac factory Rally wheels but they are 15″, front are original 14″.

It starts, runs, stops beautifully.