The Firemaro: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
This next Poncho comes as a tip from Rock On, who writes: Can’t decide on a first-generation Camaro or Firebird? Enter the Firemaro! Indeed, this is a strange idea — take the first gen Firebird, which was based on the Camaro, and turn it into a Camaro. Whut? Find this 1969 Pontiac Firebird offered for $19,950 in Mesa, AZ via craigslist.
From the seller:
1969 Pontiac Firebird
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 1
paint color: orange
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: coupe
69 Firebird project car that looks like a 1969 Camaro
Chevrolet 350 motor and 350 auto trans work good
Factory style 2 1/2 inch Dual Exhaust system.
I have a new headliner and sail panels to install.
Needs new door panels, has new felts and rubber.
Has GM steel wheels or you can have
Chevy or Pontiac 15 x 7 Rally Wheels or Eagle Alloys
Original floor and trunk have never had rust repair.
I have a Harwood Cowl Induction Hood if thats your deal
Lots of new parts, Call if you are interested or have questions
Just had heart surgery and will not be finishing all my toys
$19,950 or low mileage LS powered trade possible like GTO
I will Trade for a Yukon or a Tahoe or a Avalanche.
I will trade for a Sierra or a Corvette etc
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Cheaper I suppose than an actual ‘69 Camaro.
Why?
I suspect that in the late 1970s, there was a junkyard full of 1969 Camaro wrecks but not a useable unibody, and a 69 Firebird or at least the firewall and A-pillar thereof, and someone had too much time on their hands.
I had a 1969 Chevy Malibu convertible with a 1968 front clip, a lot of Buick Skylark parts and a truck engine that came about that way.
Funny, it has 69 Camaro quarter panels to match the front clip, but the taillights and trunk lock are Firebird. Seems like a lot of work on the quarter panels to not change the tail. Must be trying to annoy someone or at least start conversations.