After 52 Yeas of Ownership, this 1967 Firebird looks – and performs – better than ever thanks to Dutchboys
It’s not uncommon for a ’60s muscle car to be reinvented by each succeeding owner. For Keith Sasich, though, three of the four lives of his ’67 Firebird are his work.
“I bought the car in 1974 with 78,000 miles on it from a rancher in Reed Point, Montana,” Keith says. “I am second owner. The car came with factory 400, four-speed, and 3.73 gears. I was 14 and drove it though high school. When I was a junior it got a dark blue paint job with some pearl in the clear coat and a hot-rodded 400 with an Isky cam, headers, 750cfm Holley double pumper, and Torquer manifold.”
Keith drove the Firebird like that through college. “My fondest memories are racing all over Montana and Wyoming on the local tracks and street,” he says. “It would run high 12s with that setup. After college it got a Pontiac 455 and a Turbo 400. Best time slip was 11.7.”
The current version of this Firebird just might be the best, though, thanks to the work of Dutchboys Hotrods. The goal this time was to create a modern version of the Firebird while respecting its classic design and feel. Starting with the sheet metal, the body lines were sharpened, the bumpers tucked, and a custom front valance was created to include running lights and a spoiler. The rear valance was notched to accommodate the exhaust tips. The custom-mixed BASF paint was applied by Joe Van Nus and Alex Provost at Dutchboys.
A Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis brought the suspension up to date with a performance-bred IFS and a four-link rear suspension supporting a 9-inch rearend with 3.70 gears. Baer disc brakes bring the car to a stop while Evod 18×9.5- and 19×12-inch wheels honor the vintage Pontiac Rally II design.
A 376c.i. GM LT4 V8 replaced the vintage Pontiac engine and produces 750 horsepower thanks to a supercharger mounted between Katech heads. A custom supercharger lid and thoughtful paint and detailing give the engine a Pontiac twist. The Bowler-built T56 Magnum six-speed is controlled by a one-off shifter.
Bohde Custom Auto Interiors revamped the cabin to deliver vintage flair and modern comfort in what Dutchboys calls the “OEM-Plus” look. The updated dash is fitted with Dakota Digital gauges and controls for the Vintage Air system, plus a Momo steering wheel atop an Ididit column. The 3D-printed console features several custom-machined components, including parking brake and line lock switches that sit in front of a modern concession – cup holders.
With a new look and great balance of performance, comfort, and style, we’re pretty sure this version of Keith’s Firebird will be around for a while.
Congratulations to Keith Sasich and Dutchboys Hotrods for being named a Finalist for the Goodguys 2026 Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine of the Year with his 1967 Firebird!
Photos: John Jackson
