1968 Pontiac Firebird Hardtop Coupe

Introduced in 1967 and continuing until 2002, the Pontiac Firebird was the forefront of America's muscle car era. In 1968, the company achieved a milestone when an all-time high of 940,000 cars left the factory.

The first generation of Firebirds were produced between 1967 and 1969. The very first Firebird debuted on February 23, 1967 and was made in the Lordstown, Ohio factory, the same factory that this coupe came from.

Many features were included with the purchase of a Firebird 400 Package such as a three-speed manual transmission, chrome air cleaner, chrome rocker covers, chrome oil cap, dual exhaust, and red stripe or whitewall tires. This Firebird is equipped with Ram Air 400 Package, which has the above features plus twin functional hood scoops, 400 cubic-inch V-8 that develops 335 horsepower and a Rochester four-barrel carburetor. This package could be purchased for $616 over the base model cost of $2,996.