We are lucky that there are a sizeable group of people who commit to keeping the nation’s and the world’s classic cars on the road so we may continue to enjoy them.
Restoration projects and barn find videos are great, but videos like this one courtesy of Junkcar Willy via YouTube seize the moment when a pristine 1969 Pontiac Firebird shows up next to the side of the road.
Sometimes this is the only way to appreciate cars that would otherwise get hidden away. This particular classic car certainly looks as though it got hidden away for a great deal of time.
Let’s see what – for lack of a better phrase – a “time capsule” muscle car looks like in the flesh. Not only that, but it has another surprise or two hidden inside for those who bother to take a closer look.
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 Is A Time-Capsule Find
This classic car find happens to be near the road in front of some garages in what looks like an industrial zone. It is with its owner who appears sporting a vibrant shirt and time-warp yellow shades.
The red 1969 Pontiac Firebird fastback pony car is in immaculate condition and the voice-over states that it looks incredible to the naked eye. Luckily the owner is around to shed some light on the car. Up back the badge indicates that the car is a ‘400’ – the owner confirms that it is in fact the 6.6-liter engine under the hood.
Apparently, the finish on the paint is “better than factory” (it used to be green), suggesting that the car underwent a restoration. The large radiator and the engine bay look similarly perfect.
Pontiac’s First-Gen Firebird Is An Awesome Pony Car Then And Now
The engine apparently makes 445 hp at 3,500 rpm and 435 lb-ft of torque according to the owner. Standard Pontiac Firebird 400s would have made at least 100 hp less in their era. Along with the apparent great condition of this car, the extra muscle for the upgraded engine should be able to make this classic muscle car move.
Inside, the interior is host to another surprise. Its incredible immaculate gold trim and upholstery are certainly something to praise. The material shines as if it were real gold or ‘true gold’ as the voice-over puts it. There is more discussion surrounding the owner’s previous car history including various Pontiac Firebirds, so it seems like he has been living the classic car dream for quite some time
