The best Firebirds were the first Firebirds, in my view, and this one is optioned out just perfectly. Way to go, Keith! Thanks Lou, this one is especially special, if that makes any sense : )
Beautiful car and extremely rare. The 326 was really not a performance motor. I think you would have gotten a 2 speed powerglide with that as an auto. A ram air 400 with 4 speed is a much more desireable car. Not to mention a much better performer. It is a beauty!
In 1979, local cool guy "Kelly" drove his '67 Bird out on the ice of a frozen lake and a few minutes later it was headed to the bottom! No one was hurt. Memorable.
Hi, Lou! The Firebird was part of the wave of Mustang followers to come out in 1967, along with the Camaro, the Cougar, and an all-new Barracuda. Seems these rare birds (and 'Birds) and one-of-a-kinds have a way of finding you to put on this program, and one you actually might have seen as a kid no less! And obviously, this one found Keith even as he had something a little less rare in mind! But this happened for a reason, and I think that was fate putting this black beauty in the hands of the right caretaker. Many thanks to you and Keith for sharing this one with us! Another great and amazing episode in the books!
GREETINGS. From Venezuela, a COOLEST FIREBIRD CONVERTIBLE. Nice Black Paint with a Pearl White Interior, Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this GREAT CONVERTIBLE. ......................................................................................As always an EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.
Hi Gail, Happy to read you "love" this year Firebird. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I always liked these cars, a guy I went to high school with in the 80s had a red 1969 Firebird with a 400 and the body and interior looked good but I would see that car broke down on the side of the road all over the place but it wasn't the cars fault it was owned by a 21 year old guy still in high school.
Hi yavin99, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the guy you went to high school withs car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
That's the best of Camero/ Firebird the 1st generation ones live the sound of the Pontiac 400 I learned they made 4 bolt main for ram air thought they all were 4 bolt main because it's a big block
Wow, Mr. Gebhard's '67 looks fantastic! He was definitely in the right place at the right time when this one became available. And apparently so were you so we all can enjoy his car. Thanks, Lou!
Hi Cleckley Motorworks, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Ram Air 400 engine, not a Ram Air IV. That was not available until 1969. Big difference. Also, not a "rockcrusher" M 22 4 speed trans. either. Just the facts.
I agree with Bruce H that the first three years of production were the best Firebirds. I never did warm up to the models made after 1981. The first ones were exciting!
Hi AllanK Quon, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Goodday Lou, Absolutely stunning, was that a Ram Air II power plant. Next best thing to a Ram Air IV. Black & Chrome you can't go wrong. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Come do my 67 ram air 4 speed coupe. 997 heads , correct carburetor, 4 speed M-22 .It's far from perfect, but I love it. Great channel, keep up the rare cars.
Hey Lou, I didn't know you lived in Elmhurst. I grew up and lived there from '57-'85 and remember Davis Pontiac quite well, as my brother purchased a '73 Grand Prix from them.
@@loucostabile One more question, if I may: Do you have an older brother or relative (with the same last name) who had a fast Nova (Chevelle?) that ran around town circa 1971, by any chance?
Thanks so much Lou. They definitely do not make them like that anymore. This Pontiac is a car with character, compared to the brutal, safety infused, electronically governed souless modern car muscle of today...I'd take this gorgeous Pontiac in preference any day. 👍
Hi Walter, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I Know where another one sits if the guy I grew up next door to still owns it!! His was dark green, Ram Air with the hood tach, AND if I remember correctly his was a four speed car, convertible too!!
Hi Tyler, Thank you for viewing & sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
The best Firebirds were the first Firebirds, in my view, and this one is optioned out just perfectly. Way to go, Keith! Thanks Lou, this one is especially special, if that makes any sense : )
Happy to read you enjoy the 1st Firebirds :-) Lou
Totally agree, Bruce.
Beautiful car and extremely rare. The 326 was really not a performance motor. I think you would have gotten a 2 speed powerglide with that as an auto. A ram air 400 with 4 speed is a much more desireable car. Not to mention a much better performer. It is a beauty!
Very nice. Tuggin' at my heart strings. My mom bought a new '67 Firebird. 326ci auto. Gold w black interior. Thanks, Lou.
Hi Rudolph, Happy to read your Mom had a Firebird too :-) You're welcome, Lou
Thank you, Keith and Lou, for the share.
Hi Chris, Happy to share this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
In 1979, local cool guy "Kelly" drove his '67 Bird out on the ice of a frozen lake and a few minutes later it was headed to the bottom! No one was hurt. Memorable.
Hi Swilko Barfington III, Happy to read this car brings back memories of cool guy Kelly's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful Firebird! Great car and super rare.
Love it!
Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "rare Bird" with you :-) I appreciate all your support. You're welcome, Lou
Wow, a great find for Keith! This how a restoration should be. 1 of 8 and only Black n White, NICE. He shoulda dropped the top for the show.
Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) The top down is a good idea, Lou
Hi, Lou! The Firebird was part of the wave of Mustang followers to come out in 1967, along with the Camaro, the Cougar, and an all-new Barracuda. Seems these rare birds (and 'Birds) and one-of-a-kinds have a way of finding you to put on this program, and one you actually might have seen as a kid no less! And obviously, this one found Keith even as he had something a little less rare in mind! But this happened for a reason, and I think that was fate putting this black beauty in the hands of the right caretaker.
Many thanks to you and Keith for sharing this one with us! Another great and amazing episode in the books!
Hi iswc27, I agree, this Care Taker found the right car for him :-) You're welcome, Lou
GREETINGS. From Venezuela, a COOLEST FIREBIRD CONVERTIBLE. Nice Black Paint with a Pearl White Interior, Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this GREAT CONVERTIBLE. ......................................................................................As always an EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.
Greetings Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "COOLEST" car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Nice one. Those are meaner than the Camaro of the same year.
Hi LITTLE, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice one" :-) Lou
Damn what an incredible Firebird !! It’s got everything going for it… perfect 👍🏼
Hi Richard, High praise for this "perfect" Firebird :-) Lou
I love the late 60's Firebird convertibles. They fly like the wind.
Hi Gail, Happy to read you "love" this year Firebird. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
God bless you Lou! I have been waiting for a Firebird episode-Love you Brother
Hi PLMCRZY67, Blessing received. God bless you too, Lou
I always liked these cars, a guy I went to high school with in the 80s had a red 1969 Firebird with a 400 and the body and interior looked good but I would see that car broke down on the side of the road all over the place but it wasn't the cars fault it was owned by a 21 year old guy still in high school.
Hi yavin99, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the guy you went to high school withs car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
That's the best of Camero/ Firebird the 1st generation ones live the sound of the Pontiac 400 I learned they made 4 bolt main for ram air thought they all were 4 bolt main because it's a big block
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & sounds of this car :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
That was one of my favorite cars in high school band and find out that's a convertible what a gorgeous car
Hi Elliott, Happy to read this model was a favorite of yours :-) Lou
Love the car!!! 1967/68 F-bodies always a FAVORITE!!! The non-console 4-speed hits it out of the park. Congratulations on such a great Pontiac!
Hi Wayne, Happy to read this one is a "FAVORITE!!!" for you :-) Lou
Keith's Firebird is crisp ! The redline tires are so perfect with the black . Impressive that Keith worked on the restoration. Great feature Lou !
Hi Michael, Happy to share this "Crisp" Bird with you :-) Lou
Wow, Mr. Gebhard's '67 looks fantastic! He was definitely in the right place at the right time when this one became available. And apparently so were you so we all can enjoy his car. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise for the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
Just a great car Keith has! I've rarely seen black ones like his but that's one of the cool things your channel brings us. Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful Firebird 😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Firebird :-) Lou
the beginning of a legacy, awesome lou!
Hi Mouse, Well said. Happy to read you think this one is awesome :-) Lou
Beautiful car!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Brock :-)
Once again Big Lou you nailed it as usual big guy an you know I'm a Rag top man great.content as usual big Lou 👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Big Sinbad, Happy to share this "Rag top" with you :-) Lou
What an absolutely stunning Pontiac. And an excellent correct restoration as well.
Hi Cleckley Motorworks, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
And the top of the line Ram Air 400 motor to boot!!
Bonus !
Beautiful '67... All the Right Stuff ! Thanks Lou and Keith ! Great Pontiac !
Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the "Stuff" this car offers :-) You're welcome, Lou
great firebird it's vent windows wow.
Happy to read you enjoy this "great" car :-)
Very nice car. Love it, and I am MOPAR fan Lou.
Happy to read you "Love it" Ollie :-)
WOW! Another great one! The car was very cool, too! Thanks again, Lou!
Hi JON, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
Now that’s a tastefully appointed thoughtfully optioned car.
Thank you for viewing & sharing :-)
Ram Air 400 engine, not a Ram Air IV. That was not available until 1969. Big difference. Also, not a "rockcrusher" M 22 4 speed trans. either. Just the facts.
Correct. Only 1969 and 1970 for RAIV.
You're right Rick J, it's a Ram Air 400, so I've updated the title.
I agree with Bruce H that the first three years of production were the best Firebirds. I never did warm up to the models made after 1981. The first ones were exciting!
Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Very nice firebird !! Thanks for sharing
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome.
I had a burgundy 67 with the 326 manual trans. I wish I had it back. My buddy had a forest green 400 4 speed. Great cars. Both hardtops
Hi docmopar426, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car & your Buddy's car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great example of a classic muscle car. The Firebird lines to me are nicer then the Camaro of that 1st generation. Another great video Lou.
Hi AllanK Quon, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
"LOVE HAPPENS"🥰
:-)
A very special landmark Pontiac well done!
Hi Doug, Happy to read you enjoy this very special Pontiac :-) Lou
Hi Lou good morning, I love your cars especially those from extinct brands and I love your being polite. Send me a hug I'm Brazilian. Thank you
Hi Vitorio good morning. Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel with me, and I appreciate the encouraging words. You're welcome & big HUG. Lou
Never miss an episode. Always hit the like button.
Thank you Mr. Fruity Pebbles :-)
Had a neighbor with one with the 400. But it was an automatic, and not a convertible. Very cute car.
Hi 20alphabet, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Lou, how are you doing? Thank you for one more informative and great video! I like this fiery Firebird! It looks fantastic & very rare.
Hi Aelita, I'm well when I'm around cars :-) Happy to read you enjoy this "fiery Firebird!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
A very cool first year Firebird!!
Happy to read you enjoy this "very cool" car :-)
Goodday Lou,
Absolutely stunning, was that a
Ram Air II power plant.
Next best thing to a Ram Air IV.
Black & Chrome you can't go wrong.
Your number 1 Fan in Australia
Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, Happy to read you find this one "Absolutely stunning" :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
Come do my 67 ram air 4 speed coupe.
997 heads , correct carburetor, 4 speed
M-22 .It's far from perfect, but I love it.
Great channel, keep up the rare cars.
Hi George, Sounds like you have a great car. If you see me at a car show, Make sure to say hello and show me your car, Lou
@@loucostabile you bet, thanks. George.
Hey Lou, I didn't know you lived in Elmhurst. I grew up and lived there from '57-'85 and remember Davis Pontiac quite well, as my brother purchased a '73 Grand Prix from them.
Hey kimosabbe50, Yeah lived they for quite some time. Great town, Lou
@@loucostabile One more question, if I may: Do you have an older brother or relative (with the same last name) who had a fast Nova (Chevelle?) that ran around town circa 1971, by any chance?
What a Fantastic Pontiac!! Thx Lou!!
Hi Pappy Mc, Happy to read you enjoy this "Fantastic" :-) You're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile Man, yer like a mailman, you always deliver!! Enjoy!!
Immortal!
High praise :-)
Real nice rare pontiac
Hi acts2210, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou
Very nice restore. Wonder what condition it was when he started. 67's and 68's were my favorite, 69's too.
HI K B, Happy to read you enjoy the work on this car :-) Not sure what the condition it started in. Lou
Beautiful and elegant chieftain👌
Happy to read you like the looks of this car :-)
Thanks so much Lou. They definitely do not make them like that anymore. This Pontiac is a car with character, compared to the brutal, safety infused, electronically governed souless modern car muscle of today...I'd take this gorgeous Pontiac in preference any day. 👍
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this Pontiac :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
You're picking great cars thumbs up
Happy to read you enjoy the selection of cars I pick Christopher :-)
ROCK CRUSHER? THATS AN M22 TRANSMISSION, NOT A SHIFTER.... IT WAS CALLED THE ROCK CRUSHER BECAUSE OF THE ANGLE CUT OF THE GEARS..
Hi Walter, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I Know where another one sits if the guy I grew up next door to still owns it!! His was dark green, Ram Air with the hood tach, AND if I remember correctly his was a four speed car, convertible too!!
Hi Greg, Sounds like the Guy you grew up next too has a pretty cool car. Thank you for sharing, Lou
I still have my 67 400
NICE !
chingon
:-)
Nice 😀
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-) Lou
Drive it 250 miles a year-MAYBE!!
Thanks for sharing.
👁👁👁
:-)
They only made 67 of the ram air 400
Happy to share this rare "Bird" with you :-)
Thumper
Hi Tyler, Thank you for viewing & sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Gorgeous car!
High praise :-)