After a successful first three years, the Pontiac Firebird (which shared its platform with the Chevy Camaro) got redesigned in 1970. This resulted in a sleeker-looking automobile whose new looks would carry it through 1981. Production numbers for the… more»
Firebird Esprit
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original 350: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
It is not unusual for parents to buy their child a first car because this helps them to ensure their most prized asset will slip behind the wheel of something safe and appropriate. However, to find a classic where… more»
May 16, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird
We see plenty of Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams at Barn Finds, and their condition varies widely. Some special edition variants are less common, like this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird. It is the second example we’ve seen in… more»
May 9, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Former Trophy Winner: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird
When a seller lists a classic and states it is a former trophy winner, many would expect to confront a car that sparkles like the crown King Charles III wore during his recent Coronation. They wouldn’t expect a sad… more»
May 5, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
19k Original Miles: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Making extraordinary mileage claims about a classic car can be fraught with danger, especially if a seller doesn’t hold verifying evidence. Take this 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit as a prime example. The seller claims it has a genuine 19,178… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Redbird
It is common for manufacturers to release special editions of regular production models. No manufacturer has resisted the urge, and these variants would easily number in the tens of thousands. Pontiac released the Firebird Esprit Redbird in 1978, and… more»
Dec 23, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Bird: 1977 Pontiac Esprit Skybird
The 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird was an example of an automobile manufacturer responding to market trends. The company recognized that 30% of their Firebird sales were to female buyers. They sought to capture a larger percentage by producing… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Skybird Special Edition: 1977 Pontiac Firebird
In 1977, the same year that the macho-image Trans Am appeared in the first Smokey and the Bandit movie, Pontiac cooked up another edition that would appeal to the opposite spectrum. The Skybird was an appearance package that came… more»
Sep 14, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
24k Mile 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Sky Bird!
The Firebird “color bird” series was an attempt by Pontiac to capture buyers that would not typically have considered parking a Firebird in their driveway. Pontiac made no secret of the fact that the “Sky Bird” was firmly aimed… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One-Owner Beauty: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird (1970-81) was highly successful, as General Motors sold nearly 1.2 million copies. Its popularity certainly got help from the entertainment industry, where the Firebird was prominently featured in Smokey & The Bandit… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Garden Variety: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
With a reported 60,000 miles, this 1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit is sitting near a garden in somebody’s backyard in Springfield, Illinois. The car is listed here on craigslist for $5,500. The car isn’t going anywhere soon because it doesn’t… more»
Jun 27, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Affordable Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
This car was previously listed on craigslist earlier this month but now is listed here on eBay. The car is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit with only 60,000 miles. With 24 bids, the car has not reached the seller’s… more»
Jun 19, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Affordable Survivor? 60k Mile 1977 Firebird Esprit
With only 60,000 miles showing on the odometer, this 1977 Firebird Esprit presents as a true survivor. It is being sold by the second owner in Auburn, New Hampshire and can be seen here on Craigslist. The seller is… more»
May 23, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Silver Bullet: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Located in Missoula, Montana, this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit is for sale here on eBay with less than 2 days remaining in the auction. Th Code 15 Platinum paint is still clinging to the car even though it has… more»
