Take a look at today's buyers. In watching all the auctions first off us firebird owners will never get the value of a camaro unless we have something really rare or different, matching numbers or not.

Restomods seem to be the way to go. I have a bone stock all original convertible that was a one owner before me. It needs a restoration and after a lot of thought I decided to ad as many options as I could. So far added deluxe interior, installed 4 seat heaters at the time. Added nvintage air ( best idea ever), fold down rear seat,, power antenna, tilt wheel, TA steering wheel, TA gauges and Tach, better interior lighting including light beneath the front seat to light up the rear flooring..

Left the original radio in for looks wired to the das center speaker but installed kick panel and rear speakers and other stereo for better sound and iPod interface.

Just missed a cruise control on e bay last week. Trying to find info on a rear window defogger for a convertible. Conflicting info as to if it was ever made for a Firebird or not. They did for a also looking for a safeguard speedo.

Planing to add upgraded exhaust, suspension, cooling system, led lighting and engine components.

I had 2 69's when I was a teen and I am also working on upgrading the God awful instrument cluster lighting!

I want a 69 firebird that I can drive anytime anywhere as if I am getting in my daily driver pick up.

Make it something you really enjoy for you!! The younger up and comers for collecting cars are used to having the creature comforts!!!

Good luck with it and don't worry about collector value!! Enjoy the ride!!

Make it a car