Pontiac is dead and gone, unlikely to ever return, but it has left behind a legacy of performance cars dating back over 40 years. Among the most memorable muscle cars from the 60’s and 70’s is the Pontiac Firebird and its evil cousin, the Trans Am. Restoration of these cars will continue long after mourners cease visiting Pontiac’s dusty tomb, and since the famed automaker will no longer produce any cars, those still left on the road are all the more valuable, both monetarily and sentimentally.

V8TV recently restored a ’69 Firebird they are calling “Routy” and they’ve produced a nice video detailing the restoration process on this gorgeous red screamin’ chicken.

As Pontiac enthusiast are well aware, GM’s performance brand had its own line of engines for the longest time. A true Pontiac purist would never put anything but a Pontiac motor under the hood, and these guys went with the tried-and-true 1973 400 engine with a Ram Air IV camshaft, a Crosswind intake, and number 16 heads. The car sounds sweet, and we’re glad the restorers opted to go with a carbureted classic engine as opposed to a more modern powerplant that are all the rage these days. This car is no resto-mod; it’s a custom rendition of a Pontiac classic.

However, the complete restoration of this Pontiac allowed them to make other modifications that make the ride quieter and smoother for the passengers, such as laying down Hush-Mats. A full reproduction Trans Am gauge cluster has been added as well as a new steering wheel and seats. Watch the whole video for details of this classic Pontiac done just right for all the Pontiac enthusiasts out there.