The 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Lot#3
The 1968 Pontiac
Firebird
Lot#3
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This Firebird is owned by Christian Driscoll. Christian writes: |
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Pontiac's second year offering the 1968 Firebird saw little change after the late release of he 1967 model. The same 5 models were offered and only subtle changes occurred to the styling. The most notable visual change was the removal of the vent window, which was replaced with a one-piece glass window. The Firebird 350 (pictured) was a midrange offer and came in two flavors: the standard 350 rated at 265hp @ 4600 rpm (UPC code L30/Engine code YJ-Auto WC-Man) and the 350HO rated at 320hp at 5100rpm (UPC code L76/Engine code YM-Auto WK-Man). The biggest difference was the compression ratio. The HO motor featured a 10.5:1 ration while its little brother was rated at 9.2:1. The base price for the 350 coupe was $2,887. This particular is equipped with the YJ block. The color is Mayfair Maize. |
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This Firebird is owned by Fred Eassey. Fred is the father in a family of Firebird owners.
Both his sons Roger and Jeff own their own 1st Gen Firebirds. In fact it was Jeff that
sent in the photos. Jeff writes: "This 68 is a 400 car with a black interior. It has 14x7 Rally's and front disc brakes. The engine has been rebuilt to stock specifications. It also has a Turbo 400 transmission and a Posi rear. " Jeff Eassey's '67 convertible Firebird can be seen at '67 Firebirds Lot#3. |
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This Firebird is another member of the Eassey family and is owned by Roger Eassey. Brother
Jeff writes: "This white convertible is a '68 350 H.O. equipped with power windows, power steering, a power top, tilt, cruise, a fold down rear seat ( I have never seen another like it) , and Deluxe interior." Jeff Eassey's '67 convertible Firebird can be seen at '67 Firebirds Lot#3. |
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Michael Ornellas owns this great looking blue convertible Firebird. Mike writes: "Hello, if you would be so kind, I would love to see this car posted of your site. It is a 1968 1/2 Firebird Ram Air Hurst Edition Vehicle. It has a Dealer installed 428 engine with a manual transmission and 3.73 rear end. It has the steel " ram air" emblems on the hood that were never released for 1968 to 1969 because GM decided to go with stickers at some point that year. These are genuine GM research and development emblems on a steel hood. The car is a theme vehicle in the classic flavor of what a dealership could offer it you were crazy enough to do so. Yes it is a show car. Is it original? Did someone order it from a factory? That answer would be no. Does it live and breathe on the road? yes. Do I drive it. Like a bat out of hell would be small talk. haha Yes it is a TA hood and a real one. Full Ram Air IV from pan to pan. Has a Doug Nash 5 speed with a 12 bolt 3.73 rear end. Power top, power windows deluxe pearl interior, remote mirror, power disk breaks, transmission oil cooler option, courtesy rear seat lights. Front and rear shoulder belts, AM/FM factory radio, tilt column, Rally cluster, center console, HO stripe kit and factory exhaust tips to top it off. Thanks for the consideration in adding this crazy creation to your list and yes, the "ram air" emblems are GENERAL MOTORS research and development emblems. If you need a part number and pictures, I can provide. The care is in progress of being finish for Fall this year and I would like to add or replace much better shots of the car later this year." Mike |
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Jared Robertson owns this April Gold Firebird. Jared writes: "Here are some images of my 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400. I am the third owner. Original owner had the car for the first 30 years of its life, 2nd owner about 9 years, and now me for 1 year. When I got the car, it was in decent shape, but I wanted to restore it to its original luster. I was considering painting it a custom bright exotic color, but as I did some research on the internet, I began to realize there were not any April Gold firebirds anymore; or at least very few. This made me quickly change my mind to keeping it the stock color. I’ve also attached an image of the original window invoice from its sale in April 1968. I also have the original Protect-o-plate card and warranty card. Car was fully loaded with all options; minus the ram air sadly!!! Oh why oh why did the original owner not check that sales order box???. Interior is all original and in great shape. Car must have always been garaged. I’ve kept it original stock set up, but I have changed a couple things such as: removed the 2.56 non-posi and replaced it with a new 3.42 Posi, and dual Flowmaster exhaust system – 40 Series Delta Flow. I’ve got two sets of wheels & tires I use. My original stock 68 hubcaps with replica Firestone Redline Wide-ovals or my American Racing Torque Thrust II wheels. I like both! 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 
Vin#223378L101696 assembled in Van Nuys, CA, sold at McKee Pontiac, Oregon
City, Oregon
Color: April Gold with black vinyl top
400 V8 YT code
4 BBL QuadraJet carburetor
400 Turbo Hydramatic Transmission
Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Original push-button radio
Front Disc Brakes
3.42 Posi-traction (not original rear)
Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow mufflers (not original exhaust)Two wheel options:
Original 68 Hubcaps with Firestone Wide-oval F70X14
American Racing Torque Thrust II wheels. 17” in rear with P245ZR17 & 16” in
Front with P205ZR16Photos attached to this email are of it at car show and a replica Flying A gas station in Gladstone, OR, but you can see photos of my restoration and other cool shots at my website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oregonfirebird." Jared Robertson |
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