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Pontiac firebird models and generations timeline, specs. Some of the most iconic performance cars ever made have one thing in common. Pontiacautomobilesfirebirdhistory, general motorsbuick. Lindon dealership social media covid19 notice get approved sell my car locations home used inventory. Chrysler, dodge, and plymouth muscle cars is the ultimate portrayal of historys ultimate muscle cars. This updated and enlarged third edition of pontiac firebird the autobiography chronicles the definitive history of the pontiac firebird. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1967 pontiac. Fifty years by david newhardt examines the fbodys latecoming introduction to the pony car party, the turbulent muscle years, and. Original pontiac firebird and trans am 19672002 jim.
Interviews with jim wangers, along with several original tv ads, interviews, and. Gateway classic cars is very happy to present this wonderful 1967 pontiac firebird 400. Pontiac firebird 19672000 photo history paperback november 1, 2000 by george scala author 3. From the chief of the sixes and silver streaks to the famed gto, firebird and trans am, this allnew fullcolour reference chronicles the rich 75year history of. He writes enthusiastdirected model history books, and has involvement with many specialist car clubs. As a lastminute offering, pontiac teamed up with chevrolet and the first firebird was based on the camaro, which explains why you will find many of the parts used on the 1967 camaro on the firebird. An excellent dvd produced by the history channel back in 1995. A nice entry in the musclecar color history series, but too few pages to cover this range of models over so many years. Jan 01, 2001 celebrate 75 years of automobile innovation from the pontiac motor division with this official history authored by a leading authority on pontiac, old cars weekly editor john gunnell. Firebird bonita juarez is a fictional superhero character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. It is fully specializes in the production of sports cars.
Over a 40year period, the pontiac firebird has earned a unique place among speedy american domestic cars. The third generation pontiac firebird was born in 1982 and came with a completely new car supposed to be more aerodynamic, more fuel efficient and capable of providing more engine performance. Overall good book, fbody fans should get it and the david newhardt firebird trans am book softcover,mbi. Delorean requested a sixmonth delay to establish a firm pontiac identity for the new car. Trans am last of the breed very fun fun to drive, head turner, classic muscle car. The firstgeneration firebirds had a characteristic cokebottle styling. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A former member of the avengers and a member of the rangers, she exists in marvels main shared universe, known as the marvel universe. Designed as a pony car to compete with the ford mustang and mercury cougar, it was introduced on february 23, 1967, simultaneous with gms chevrolet division platformsharing camaro. Today, it represents the division of the american company under the name of general motors.
Scala trans am by richard carlyon firebird red book by motorbooks international, peter c. The pontiac firebird debuted in 1967 and sold 82,560 models that year. Powerplant choices were essentially unchanged, and most buyers ordered a 350, 400, or 455cid v8. Therefore, the formula could be ordered from mild to wild, with either a 350 or 400cid v8, or even the big new 455cid engine. Search car torque specifications by engine or model. This is the updated and expanded second edition of the firebird red book covering the pontiac firebird from 1967 through 1997. Firebird pontiac book wright trans am history ebay skip to main content. This is the ultimate visual history of greatest muscle cars. Essential reading for all bird watchers, pontiac firebird. Original pontiac firebird and trans am 19672002 jim schild.
Firebird pontiac book wright trans am history ebay. Pontiac firebird and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. But topping the engine list was a new superduty 455, initially yielding a claimed 310 horsepower only 1295 were installed in firebirds in 197374, and most actually contained a milder camshaft, for a rating of 290 bhp. This book also gives you total production numbers for these cars. This book is a fun read for firebird fans or muscle car fans. Includes information on pricing, options, production figures, serial numbers, engine codes, horsepower rating, body codes, and paint colors. That car drove me through my high school years, through 10 years in the army and well into my marriage and first few children. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high performance vehicles which came to be known. Hitmans pontiac trans am site original information.
I had a 1988 pontiac formula firebird when was a young man, but we live in a city where there are many hills and rearwheel drive is not ideal. The firebird gets a racy name and a spoiler, but its still a long way from raceready, car life april 1969, all of which are reprinted in firebird and transam muscle portfolio 19671972, ed. Unsurprisingly, the firebird was outsold by the camaro. After gm forced pontiac to drop deloreans banshee concept car, pontiac introduced the firebird february 23, 1967, to compete with the chevrolet camaro introduced september 29, 1966 and the ford mustang introduced april 1964. That said, david newhardts book is very well written with enough historical and political background to. Both a twodoor hardtop and a convertible were offered through the 1970 model year the next generation. Firebird and trans am muscle portfolio 19731981 by brooklands books catalog of firebird id numbers 19671993 by cars and parts pontiac firebird 1967200 photo history by george w. In fact, when the highperformance wars in detroit subsided in the early 1970s, the trans am remained as the sole surviving muscle car. What started out as another contender in the me too mustang pony car race, ended up a classic. Classic industries offers a wide selection of pontiac firebird parts, including pontiac firebird interior parts and soft trim, pontiac firebird exterior sheet metal, pontiac firebird moldings, pontiac firebird emblems, pontiac firebird weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. From the chief of the sixes and silver streaks to the famed gto, firebird and trans am, this allnew fullcolour reference chronicles the rich 75year history of pontiac from its introduction in 1926 through the. The history of chrysler corporation is, in many ways, a history of a company. I have a nice garage that keeps me out of the weather.
What kind of car in the late 70ies had the lowest fuel consumption. George also did a book in 99 titled pontiac firebird transam 19691999 photo history. For example one book in this color history series covers mustang over only just 1979 to 1998. Used 2002 pontiac firebird trans am coupe 2d pricing.
Traces the origins of the firebird along with how pontiac became a performance division under the leadership of bunkie knudsen, pete estes, and john delorean. Murphy first established the pontiac buggy company in. This also coincided with the release of the 1967 mercury coug ar, fo rds upscale, platformsharing version of the. May 21, 2005 a nice entry in the musclecar color history series, but too few pages to cover this range of models over so many years. The next model, the sprint, had a fourbarrel carburetor, developing 215 hp 160 kw. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2002 pontiac firebird trans am coupe 2d. This book is on the same premise black and white photos but gives you more details about the cars. The pontiac firebird was an american automobile built by pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. That is a description of the history of cars pontiachistory of pontiacpedigree of the worl. In definitive detail, the full international story of pontiacs firebird coupe.
This also coincided with the release of the 1967 mercury cougar, fords upscale, platformsharing version of the. Firebird source code developer, responsible for the macdarwin builds and active in the firebird 2 development effort. There are better recent books on the firebird, trans am that cover all the models. Used car pricing for the 2002 pontiac firebird trans am coupe 2d. Muscle car historians are always quick to point out that the firebird shared the same fbody platform as the camaro, as well as the front fenders, door skins and rear quarter panels. Everything is brand new too much to list 1978 pontiac firebird coupe 1978 pontiac firebird 2 door. Unlike the camaro, its bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end and its rear slit taillights were inspired by the pontiac gto. History for the 1968 pontiac firebird including original ads and articles. With insufficient time for allnew sheet metal, designers altered the front and rear ends with design cues inspired by the gto. Pontiac firebird trans am restoration manual book 197012. Lingenfelter ta concept 2010 lingenfelter pontiac firebird trans am concept lingenfelter pontiac firebird trans am concept car. Again, each year is covered and there are some great examples. Pontiac firebird models and generations timeline, specs and.
These were also the first firebirds with factory fuel injection, fourspeed automatic transmissions, fivespeed manual transmissions, fourcylinder engines, 16inch wheels, and hatchback bodies. Classic industries offers a wide selection of pontiac firebird parts, including pontiac firebird interior parts and soft trim, pontiac firebird exterior sheet metal, pontiac firebird moldings, pontiac firebird emblems, pontiac firebird weatherstrip and unique accessories. The pontiac firebir d was an american automobile built by pont iac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Some secondgeneration pontiac fbody cars are affordable. Catalog of firebird id numbers, 196793 cars and parts magazine matching numbers series. In 1994 i made the tough decision to sell my beloved firebird in order to purchase my first home. Packed with breathtaking photography, the book captures all of your favorite firebirds, from trans ams with ttops, to the bandit and kitt, plus all of the. Lots of history, however the author fails to mention significant advancements. Celebrate 75 years of automobile innovation from the pontiac motor division with this official history authored by a leading authority on pontiac, old cars weekly editor john gunnell. For the 1971, 1972, and 1973 pontiac firebird, product planners wanted to appeal to a broader spectrum of customers.
Thetrans am and firebird were distinctly different than their cousin, the chevy camaro, and many trans am and firebird models became standout muscle cars of their era. Nov 01, 2000 pontiac firebird 19672000 photo history scala, george on. I love going to cruise ins and try to get to one each week. Oct 11, 2019 1969 pontiac firebird history history for the 1968 pontiac firebird. The very first car i ever owned was a 1968 pontiac firebird. The firebird story 46 min an excellent documentary produced by the history channel back in 1995. Murphy first established the pontiac buggy company in 1893, which specialized in making horse. Pontiac firebird david newhardt 9780760350423 murdoch books. The pontiac firebird was introduced in 1967 as a competitor for both the ford mustang and the chevrolet camaro.
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