Ford practically owned the “pony car” market from 1964 to 1967. The Mustang was the hottest thing going since sliced bread, but then serious competition arrived. The Chevrolet Camaro was one of them, and the Pontiac Firebird was another…. more»
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Rare HO OHC Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
At Barn Finds, we see plenty of cars for sale that sellers describe adequately, and this 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint here on Craigslist is no exception. However, ads often leave out one detail: why the seller is listing the… more»
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High Output Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
In 1967, General Motors finally unleashed its Ford Mustang competitors, the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro. Pontiac sold 82,500 Firebirds that first year, less than half the nearly 221,000 Camaros, despite comparable starting prices. Chevrolet was still a sales… more»
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Affordable V8/4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Some classics land on our desks at Barn Finds, and you instinctively believe they will find a home quickly. That appears to be the case with this 1979 Pontiac Firebird. It isn’t perfect, but it is tidy, rust-free, and… more»
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Rare Bird: 1967 Pontiac Firebird OHC Convertible!
Of the 82,560 Pontiac Firebirds produced in 1967, only 15,528 were convertibles, and of those, only 2,641 had the OHC 6-cylinder engine. This example, here on Craigslist, located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, is available now for $30,000. There is a… more»
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Dry Climate Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Enthusiasts typically view project candidates from dry locations favorably because rust is usually less of a problem than it is on a classic exposed to snow and salt. This 1969 Pontiac Firebird ticks those boxes, having spent time in… more»
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V8 Upgrade: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
Slipping a larger, more powerful engine under a classic’s hood won’t generate many news headlines. The practice dates back decades and is the approach one of this 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint’s previous owners took. Interestingly, they didn’t select a… more»
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Bandit Project? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
We hope that Pontiac was sufficiently grateful to the producers of the hit 1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. It helped make a star out of the flick’s 1977 Pontiac Trans Am (a ’76 model with a ’77 front… more»
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400-Powered: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Finding the ideal classic can be challenging, but this 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible could be a contender for those seeking a vehicle combining stunning looks with plenty of power. Its Triple-Black paint and trim combination will win many admirers,… more»
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All The Best Options: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6
We’re always a little suspicious of sellers who over-hype their cars. After all, words only go so far when it comes to selling a specialty or collector vehicle; the condition and equipment are the ultimate measures of whether a… more»
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Worth the Gamble? 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400
There’s a green 1968 Pontiac Firebird coupe for sale in Ocala, Florida, listed at $4,500 OBO. According to the Facebook Marketplace listing, it’s a Firebird 400 backed by a TH400 automatic transmission, and the seller notes it’s an A/C-equipped… more»
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Overhead Cam Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
A hundred bucks doesn’t buy much nowadays, but back in 1967, shelling out an extra $116 at your Pontiac dealer was money well spent. That’s the exact amount it took to upgrade a base Firebird to a Sprint, and… more»
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36k Miles: Original 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula
During the second generation of the Pontiac Firebird, the Formula was a bridge between the standard/Esprit models and the Trans Am. As such, in 1972, a 350 cubic inch V8 was standard with 400s and 455s being optional. The… more»
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1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible Barn Find
Pony cars and muscle machines were both becoming hot commodities in the marketplace during the second half of the sixties, and the timing for the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro was spot on when the pair was introduced for… more»
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Carport Find: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Thanks to a widely popular movie, a long-standing muscle car found its sales taking off in the 1970s. That movie was Smokey and the Bandit (from 1977), and that car was the Pontiac Trans Am. Within two years, sales… more»
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1 Of 200 Made? Autoform Pontiac Firebird
It’s truly amazing how captivating the concept of a convertible automobile has been for large portions of the general population. Despite roadster bodies and folding-top models aplenty during the brass era, Americans have always been infatuated with convertibles, especially… more»
