Featured is a very nice looking 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible. This was the second model year for the Firebird and was in the first generation. The Pontiac Firebird was destined to be a classic from day one.
The Pontiac Firebird was produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors from 1967 to 2002. The Firebird was also introduced during the same model year as the Chevy Camaro. The Firebird actually came out about six months after the Camaro and became an instant hit with pony car buyers.
1968 Pontiac Firebird Styling
When the Pontiac Firebird debuted in 1967, the model had what is called a coke-bottle-like design. This design was also shared by it’s corporate cousin, the Camaro.
In 1968 there were some nice changes from the previous year. For the 1968 model year there was the addition of side marker lights as per new federal safety regulations.:The blinker lights were larger and extended to wrap around the front edges of the automobile. The Pontiac Arrowhead logo was added to each side of the car’s rear. Also absent were wing windows. Single pane glass was used on the doors. While these were moderate changes to the previous 1967 styling, the 1969 Firebird’s would receive a major restyling.
All in all, the high performance Pontiac Firebird went through four generations and was in production for thirty-five years.