1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible

Description

Hot on the heels of the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac launched their sporting Firebird in early 1967. It increased the in-house competition at GM and, perhaps more importantly, provided a direct competitor to the Ford Mustang. While the Firebird had similar body lines to the Camaro, it featured a better integrated front bumper and “slit” rear tail lights, which were similar to those seen on other Pontiac models of the era. A variety of engines were available to power the Firebird, from a 230 cu-in overhead cam six-cylinder all the way to the fiery top-of-the-line 400 cu-in V8. There was also a selection of several automatic and manual transmissions depending on engine choice. Today these early Firebirds, especially well-documented, original examples like this, represent the purest design with its iconic split front grille with sleekly integrated bumpers.

Highlights

• Fully rebuilt “WZ” engine from Total Race Engineering in 2019 at a cost of approximately $14,000:

  • Hot tank, block clean, and hone

  • New Butler Performance crankshaft

  • New camshaft

  • New lifters

  • New cam and rod bearings

  • New piston rings

  • New oil pump

  • New rotor, distributor cap, and spark plug wires during engine installation

• A 2019 transmission reseal with correct gaskets, seals, and hardware

• Currently fitted with the optional hood-mounted tachometer

• Factory-style Ram Air induction setup has been added along with low-restriction cast-iron exhaust manifolds

• Rubber front bumper Pontiac crest

• Trim tag decodes as:

  • 04C - April, third week production

  • 67-22667 - 19(67) Pontiac (2), Firebird with Custom Interior (26), Convertible (67)

  • LOR - Lordstown, Ohio Plant

  • 5149 - Consecutive body build number

  • R-2 - Regimental Red paint

  • 259-Z - Black Custom Vinyl Strato Buckets

• Firebird 400 Model:

  • “WZ” Four-barrel 325 horsepower 400 cu-in V8 with 410 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm

  • 10.75:1 compression ratio

  • Chrome air cleaner, rocker covers, and oil cap

  • Dual exhausts

  • Dual hood scoops

  • 14-inch red stripe Wide Oval tires

• Optioned from the factory with:

  • 342 - Push Button Radio

  • 453 - Rally II Wheels

  • 472 - Console

  • 554 - Custom Trim Option

    • Deluxe wheel discs

    • Deluxe steering wheel

    • Front and rear wheel opening moldings

    • Side roof rail moldings

    • Windshield pillar moldings

    • Custom seat-door-quarter trim

    • Dual horns

    • Instrument panel assist grip

  • 631 - Front floor mats

  • 632 - Rear floor mats

  • 77F - Floor-shift four-speed manual transmission

• This Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 26,672 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Power brakes

• Shoulder belt anchors

• Padded sun visors

• Dual-speed windshield wipers

• Windshield washer

• Push-button seat belt buckles

• Safety door locks and hinges

• Folding seat back latches

• Padded instrument panel

• Four-way hazard warning system

• Dual master cylinder brakes with warning light

• Backup lights

• Outside rearview mirror

• Inside day/night rearview mirror with breakaway support

Included

• Window sticker

• Original purchase paperwork

• Protect-O-Plate

• Owner’s manual

• Pontiac Protective Plan Warranty Information

• Restoration photos

• Engine rebuild receipts

Ownership History

According to the original vehicle sales invoice, this Firebird 400 Convertible was sold new through Early Pontiac of Ruston, Louisiana on 24 May 1967 to Homer Woodard. Contained within the history file available to review in the Additional Documents section, is a letter dated 9 June 1994 from the second owner Dan Powell who had the car restored in Torch Red, during which the odometer was reset to zero. 

Since then, it was most recently owned by a Californian for approximately five years before trading hands in February 2019. In May of that year, the new owner elected to drive this Firebird 400 Convertible home to the East Coast making it as far as Austin, Texas before the engine began to suffer from roller lifter failure. The car was towed to JFrazar Sports Car Services of Savannah, Georgia for engine inspection and disassembly. Please see the Additional Documents section for information regarding the engine rebuild, ancillary repairs, and restorative work completed at the time. The exterior and cosmetics appear in very much the same impressive condition as it did then, with just over 2,000 miles added to the odometer since the 2019 sale, with the car noted by the consignor to be, “One of the best Firebirds I have ever driven."

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,450. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.