And at the back of the car, a standard ducktail decklid spoiler hangs a third white inlayed “400” emblem above clear, pyramid style tail lights, a highly detailed Firebird emblem, a second white inlayed “Pontiac” script and a great looking body-width chrome bumper. At the top of the car, great looking glass is framed by well-maintained stainless trim, cleared by silver painted windshield wipers and capped by a correct GM code B black vinyl top. And white inlayed “Firebird” scripts combine with correct front fender louvers and awesome Firebird logo marker lights to add just the right amount of detail to the bright red paint. At the sides of the car, expressive 'coke bottle' character lines are highlighted by a standard driver's side mirror, good looking stainless wheel well and rocker moldings, and traditional chrome GM door handles. And above those headlights, a traditional Pontiac Ram Air hood displays white inlayed “400” emblems next to a fully functional tachometer. Below those headlights, the cars sculpted front valence perfectly aligns ornate parking lights at the edges of a centered air intake. At the front of the car, a new for '69 Endura nose piece hangs bold, chrome trimmed twin grilles, which are complete with a silver arrowhead and a white inlayed “Pontiac” script, between four chrome seated T3 headlights. The result is a classic GM pony car which displays solid reflections, shows no sign of orange peel or waviness anywhere, and defines pretty much everything the muscle car era was about both literally and figuratively.įor the 1969 model year, the Firebird received its first major facelift and adopted sheetmetal which some hardcore enthusiasts regard as its ultimate incarnation. Once those panels were prepped and primed to excellent condition, a bright basecoat of correct GM code 72 Carousel Red urethane was sealed under a thick, protective clearcoat and buffed to a great looking shine. The restorers began by stripping the cars solid panels all the way down to bare metal and making them as smooth as possible. Recently, the car underwent a high quality frame up restoration which gave it great looks to match its awesome performance and today, its straight body is well aligned from virtually every angle and features moving parts which function just as good as the day they left the showroom. Included with the sale of this bright red Firebird is a copy of the car's original window sticker which breaks down as follows:Īccording to this rare '69 Firebird's Pontiac Historical Services documentation, it was produced at GM's Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant and delivered to Fredrick Pontiac of Woodbury, New Jersey. And with its correct Carousel Red paint, original big block V8, original Muncie 4-speed transmission and correct black interior, this awesome Pontiac convertible will probably be gone before the dust has time to settle on its sculpted fenders! If you're in the market for some cool old muscle that's ready to hit the road OR sit at the show, this rare and exclusive Firebird is your car! At RK Motors Charlotte, we've sold more than our fair share of first generation Firebirds and they ALWAYS leave the showroom mere weeks after we post them to our website. Many diehard Pontiac fans live by this mantra, and that's why classics like this restored, numbers matching 1969 Firebird 400 convertible are some of the most storied and highly sought collector cars on the market. We like to stand out from the crowd of me-too muscle cars, and we like to support automotive brands which, at their core, did not compromise in what they represent. We ship all bodies FOB Camarillo, California freight prepaid, or you can make your own freight arrangements.Frame Up Restored Firebird Convertible 400 4 Speedįor some of us, a Camaro or Mustang just won't cut it. *Please note: A $495 crating and handling fee applies to all orders. The 1969 Firebird body shell – crated and ready to ship weighs 1,700 pounds and the dimensions of the shipping cage measure: 135″ x 84″ x 54″ This quality 1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe shell is officially licensed by General Motors Corp. The body shell is bolted to the shipping cage. Various firewall options are available.Īll classic replacement body shells are encased in a strong welded steel cage with forklift shoes for easy loading and unloading. Moonlight Drive Classics is the only company that includes the complete body package which consists of both front fenders and hood – ready for installation. This 1969 Firebird Coupe comes complete with doors and deck lid pre-hung and properly fitted. Replacement Body Details 1969 Pontiac Firebird® Coupe W/Doors & Deck Lid
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