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I have the opportunity to buy a 1968 Firebird convertible. This is a one owner car that has never been re-titled (the current title was issued when the car was purchased in 1969). It was last driven in 1991 and (literally) sat in a barn until last year. It has 42,000 original miles. Engine is a 350 2 barrel. It’s automatic with power top but no a/c. Original paint in very good condition, original top in very good condition. No rust and no body work, I can’t even find any dings. Original chrome still shiny. Original manuals and bill of sale in glove box. Needs tires, hoses, belts, filters, fluids, plugs, points, probably a new muffler, maybe new shocks. Buyer asking $16,000. Can anyone give me advice? My first car was a ‘69 Firebird and I am somewhat nostalgic about the possibility of owning another one. Thanks.
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If its as nice as you describe and there are no major mechanical issues, I'd say its worth it.
Post some pictures here after you get her home.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold  1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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Probably worth more than 16k as she sits!
Verdoro over April Gold was a common color combo back then too.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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Cant wait for summer...
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You did good. There are not many low owner, no rust, original sheet metal, never hit and never taken apart cars left. Put a new back window in the top and the exterior is done!
Last edited by 1badindn; 04/15/21 05:34 PM.
1967 Firebird 400 Convertible Montreux Blue/Light Blue top/Black interior. Maybe one of one color combination, if not, one of very few.
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