Description
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible Restomod with 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic Transmission. Red with bespoke diamond stitched Linen leather seats piped in red with red carpeting, matching Power Roof and optional Hood Tachometer. Fitted with 17 x 9 Rally II alloy wheels and 265-40-17 tyres.
Fully restored and upgraded to exacting standards at a cost in excess of £100, 000. The specification includes:
Fully rebuilt and upgraded 400 big block 6. 6 V8 by Peter Knight Engineering. Test bed run-in with Kaufman alloy D port heads with MARCH Serpentine belt and pully kit.
Doug’s chrome Headers and Pypes Dual Stainless Steel exhaust system.
Hi-Torque starter motor and Pertronix distributor and leads.
Heidst Pro-G Front Subframe kit with adjustable upper and lower control arms, Pro-G drop spindles, adjustable billet coil-over shocks with springs, power rack and pinion, universal trans crossmember and Wilwood 11” disc brakes with 4-piston calipers.
IDIDIT chrome adjustable steering column.
Complete new braking system throughout.
Gabriel 2-way Gas heavy duty rear shocks.
Stainless steel fuel tank.
Champion alloy radiator and custom fit alloy radiator shroud with thermostatic electric fans.
Complete interior rebuilt and upgraded including re-made seats in high quality leather with embroidered Firebird emblems and heated seats. All new carpeting and trim throughout. Painless Custom wiring loom and Rally dash gauges, Billet Specialities steering wheel, pedal kit and door and window handles. Custom fit and finish to boot interior. Invoicing for the interior work alone comes to £19, 000.
Comes with a restoration file containing a CD with over 200 photos and all invoices amounting to more than £100, 000 which does not include the purchase price for the already restored car. The majority of works have been carried out by well-respected marque specialist Robin Grey of Autopontiac.
To say this car is special is an understatement. Purchased from a private collection by ourselves, presents in simply outstanding investment quality order throughout. Certainly, unique and one of the very best first-generation Firebirds to be found anywhere in the world. With just 3000 miles covered since its completion it is all set for the next several decades ahead.
Detailed walk-around and POV driving video can be found on our website.
A car we have had the pleasure of owning previously and now delighted to offer once again. If you are only after the best available, please contact Adrian or Sam to book an appointment to view.
– Part exchanges considered.
– UK & Worldwide delivery.
– Finance options are available though our partners.
Showroom Appointment’s | Our Showroom is open by appointment only – Please contact us before traveling to confirm the car you are interested in is still available and to make arrangements to have the showroom open.
