[thews]

Sunday comic: 1979 Trans AM in Illinois at $149K BIN. Flames or waves?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31736861849...Bk9SR-CwmeO1Zg

[Limelight69]

Originally Posted by thews

Sunday comic: 1979 Trans AM in Illinois at $149K BIN. Flames or waves?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31736861849...Bk9SR-CwmeO1Zg

149k. Yeah right. Good luck with that.

[thews]

Originally Posted by Limelight69

149k. Yeah right. Good luck with that.

Same for this one. A 77 Trans AM "Bandit Roadster" (can't drive it in the rain) with a stock 400 in Wisconsin at $163K.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16783714443...Bk9SR96jjYW2Zg

[Limelight69]

Originally Posted by thews

Same for this one. A 77 Trans AM "Bandit Roadster" (can't drive it in the rain) with a stock 400 in Wisconsin at $163K.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16783714443...Bk9SR96jjYW2Zg

Good lord

[kingbuzzo]

water damage...

Originally Posted by thews

Sunday comic: 1979 Trans AM in Illinois at $149K BIN. Flames or waves?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31736861849...Bk9SR-CwmeO1Zg

[thews]

79 Trans AM 4-speed in Texas at $5600 NR. No engine and some rust, I doubt it climbs much higher than it is right now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19773575352...Bk9SR8rr2PG1Zg

[thews]

A lot of people watching this 66 Ventura in Illinois with 65K miles at $13.5K.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15735863350...Bk9SR_T5p_m1Zg

[thews]

65 GTO convertible 3-speed in NY at $45K NR. Beautiful interior.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30653348939...Bk9SR9rC3Nq2Zg

[thews]

70 Trans AM frame off in Oklahoma at $90K. 400 4-speed NOM. Was originally a white T/A, now Lucy blue. From the seller:

This TA runs great, it’s fast, and it starts every time after about a 24 hour trickle charge, regardless of idle time in-between. I would recommend new tires though. These tires are 20 years old, and you never know when they’ll blow

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14687787498...Bk9SR9KRi8S3Zg

[thews]

Rare color Aleutian Blue with a turquoise interior 68 GTO 4-speed in Florida at $50K BIN. I think too many people put too much weight on the original color of the car if it's missing the original engine. This color would be a fine choice. Looks good with the black vinyl top, and hideaways would look very cool. Stunning car.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26742935100...Bk9SR6rc2JO4Zg

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

I screwed up on the exterior color , that is a pretty reasonable color for Aleutian Blue.
But the interior isnt 68 Turquoise , it's 68 Blue.

[thews]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

I screwed up on the exterior color , that is a pretty reasonable color for Aleutian Blue.
But the interior isnt 68 Turquoise , it's 68 Blue.

Damn those are close. I assumed the turquoise is lighter, but it looks a little darker.

[Verdoro 68]

IMO Aleutian or Aegena blue with the teal interior is one of the best combos on a '68.

[thews]

If we've seen this one before, it's worth seeing again just for the blue interior. 67 400 4-speed Firebird with 60K miles in Maryland at $55K.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26743032989...Bk9SR-T9seG4Zg

[camerjeff]

Originally Posted by thews

If we've seen this one before, it's worth seeing again just for the blue interior. 67 400 4-speed Firebird with 60K miles in Maryland at $55K.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26743032989...Bk9SR-T9seG4Zg

Has anyone figured out why some 67 FB's have a Steering wheel with the top half clear? My late July 67 built 67 Sprint has that wheel but Solid Blue. Just curious.

[Rachelsdad]

Originally Posted by camerjeff

Has anyone figured out why some 67 FB's have a Steering wheel with the top half clear? My late July 67 built 67 Sprint has that wheel but Solid Blue. Just curious.

Apparently, Jeff, there were three wheels available for the Firebird in '67:

Standard (solid)
Deluxe (clear on top)
Custom Sport (simulated wood)

From the sales brochure:

CUSTOM TRIM

CUSTOM OPTION
(Order by Trim Number.)
Includes all-expanded Morrokide interiors, full length molded vinyl door trim panels with integral armrests, instrument panel assist grip, recessed door handles and carpeted scuff panels. Deluxe steering wheel, front and rear wheel opening moldings, bright interior roof rail and windshield garnish molding (hardtop coupe only), deluxe wheel covers and dual horns. (F)

...

STEERING WHEELS

DELUXE STEERING WHEEL (Code 462)
Horn activator bars recessed into each of the two wheel spokes. Included in Custom Option. (Order by Trim Number.)

CUSTOM SPORTS STEERING WHEEL (Code 471)
Handsome "just-like-wood" appearance. Has three equally spaced, brushed stainless steel spokes. Horn button in center. (F)

TILT STEERING WHEEL (Code 504)
Adjusts to seven different positions for individual driving comfort. Permits easier entry and exit, better visibility for shorter people. Not available with standard steering, 3-speed column shift or Turbo Hydra-Matic without console. (F)

...

Best answer I have off the top of my head and with a little searching. note that I have never owned a 1st gen, but in my younger day, I was pretty "up" on this stuff. Take that FWIW. The important thing to bear in mind is that the clear wheel *may* be correct for the car (at least it should have been available, and not like transplanting my clear wheel from my '63 Bonneville - LOL).

HTH

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Originally Posted by thews

If we've seen this one before, it's worth seeing again just for the blue interior. 67 400 4-speed Firebird with 60K miles in Maryland at $55K.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26743032989...Bk9SR-T9seG4Zg

I contacted the seller to verify if the Engine Unit Number matches the Billing History Card EUN.
It does match. Totally legit car.
They have posted the BHC / PHS to the listing now.

That is an extremely fair price for this car .
Tyrol Blue , Blue Deluxe Interior , Tilt , Mint Clear Wheel , 400 , 4spd , Posi 3.55 , Factory Gauges and Hood Tach

[thews]

68 GTO in CA at $40K BIN. California blk/yel plate car with hideaways are both a big plus. Very reasonable asking price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27743180206...Bk9SR_yl44C5Zg

[Shiny]

They got this car looking decent but this makes me feel a little better about using filler on my valance... I was fretting over it being more than 1/16" in places...



BTW, what is the value of the "black plate" thing? Were they not the standard plate in CA back then?

[north]

“Black plate” used to imply that the car was originally a California car and that it was with its original owner. This doesn’t mean much anymore since California lets people put black plates on any cars retroactively.