Need info on 69 firebird convertbile 400 HO?

[challenger]

Not to familar with early firebirds but have chance to buy a numbers matching 69 fireird conv 400 ho 4speed car. How many did they make and what is value for one needing light resto but driver cond now. What ways can you verify car? Thanks in advance.

[SuperNovaSS]

www.phs-online.com

[challenger]

Thanks, I am going to check with PHS. Any opinions on value?

[JChlupsa]

Original MSRP: $3,770


Low Retail Average Retail High Retail
Base Price

$15,600 $30,600 $42,700

Options

4 Speed Transmission 15% 15% 15%
Firebird 400/345hp 25% 25% 25%

TOTAL PRICE $21,840 $42,840 $59,780

[SuperNovaSS]

Remember, the price guide is not a bible. When was the last time you saw a base Firebird convertible sell for 42,000?


Jason

[yellowjudge]

If it has opt. RA, it's a good car. I did see a decent blue 4spd convt in N.Y. on ebay. I have a 69 RAIV/4spd silver convt. I really love the 69 birds.

[Rathbone]

Sounds like a neat car. Pontiacs don't bring what an equivalent Chevy would though. That's not all bad, you get a lot of car for the price. The 400's are underestimated by everyone who hasn't had one. Mine will easily pull away from big block '69 Chevelles, and I don't have ram air. I do have a/c, power windows, tilt, power trunk, a hood tach, power brakes and power steering, and on and on. You wouldn't find all that in very many Chevy's.

[SuperNovaSS]

My prediction is Firebirds will come back price wise big time in the very near future. They were a more expensive car originally and will climb soon, but will never reach Chevy prices.

Jason

[Belair62]

Oddjob....next time at least let the guy get in the Chevelle and start it !

[DaJudge]

Last time I checked 69 Trans Ams bring more $$ then a 69 Z-28. ( Excluding real JL-8 and documented cross ram cars). I have seen Ram Air III 4 speed Firebirds change hands for 29K and they needed to be restored. I would agree that run of the mill birds unless they are ram air cars are iffy.