Along with the Chevy Camaro, the Pontiac Firebird came forth in 1967 to join the “pony car” movement that Ford’s credited with starting. In the first year, they helped put a dent in the Mustang’s stronghold with 300,000 cars… more»
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Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ran When Wrecked: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Beginning in 1967, GM had two entries to do battle with Ford’s popular Mustang: the Chevy Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird. As it turned out, the Firebird was more a competitor to the then-new Mercury Cougar. The car would… more»
Aug 20, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare But Unwanted 4.3L: 1981 Pontiac Firebird
What engine would make a Pontiac 301 cubic inch V8 engine look powerful? Well, Pontiac produced a little known V8 engine in 1980-1981 which was available as a step up from the base V6 engine. It was the 4.3… more»
Aug 15, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
455 V8 Project: 1971 Pontiac Firebird
After a successful first three years, the Pontiac Firebird (and Chevy Camaro) was redesigned for 1970. The second generation would carry the car through the 1981 model year and overall sales of nearly 1.2 million cars. This 1971 edition,… more»
Aug 8, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Gorgeous! 1969 Firebird Convertible
A lot of cars cross my desk here at the Pittsboro office of Barn Finds, and most of them are listed rather unemotionally, with some amount of details but little to no insights as to the seller’s motivation. This… more»
Jul 17, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Super Duty V8: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1973 model year would be four years before the first Smokey & The Bandit movie that would turn the Pontiac Trans Am into an instant star. So, its sales volume had not yet exploded and 1973 would be… more»
Jul 17, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
It seems that the original owner of this 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible was intent on creating something special, so he ticked the boxes beside a lot of optional extras on the Order Form. It has survived the past… more»
Jul 14, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Needs Rescuing: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
There are very few cars that deserve to be left to the mercy of Mother Nature, and this is especially true when you are talking about a classic American pony car. That has been the fate of this 1967… more»
Jul 13, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Six-Cylinder Survivor: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
We’re used to seeing some excellent 1st Generation Pontiac Firebirds here at Barn Finds, but most of those cars feature a V8 under the hood. That makes this 1968 model worth more than a passing glance because not only… more»
Jun 26, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Upgraded Ram Air Power: 1980 Pontiac Firebird
This 1980 Pontiac Firebird is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The car is listed for sale here on eBay with a $15,000 Buy It Now Price. It is also listed for auction with a starting bid of $10,000. There… more»
Jun 15, 2021 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Original 350/3-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
It was a stereotypical way of describing classic cars for years, and it has passed into folk law. We’ve all seen the jokes about cars described as: “One owner, little old lady. Only driven to church on Sundays.” It… more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V8 Transplant: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Drop-Top
This beautifully restored Pontiac Firebird convertible is from the car’s encore year (1968), left the factory with an inline-six engine, and has since been upgraded to a 400 V8 with a 4-speed. Some of the work, such as the… more»
May 22, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ram Air Equipped: Clean 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Ford released its Mustang in 1964, leaving the other two of The Big Three to play catch-up. By the late ‘60s, GM had their twins, the Camaro and the Firebird, to compete. This 1970 model is the first year… more»
May 21, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 276: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula HO 455
I am not sure how this dealership got its hands on this car but they know what they have. In 1972, GM labor went on strike and limited the number of Camaros and Firebirds that were produced. This was… more»
May 15, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Unrestored 6.6 Liter: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This is a classic example of starting a bid too high on a project car. A reserve auction might have been better suited if the owner does not want to part with the car if the bid is too… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Lucerne Blue: 1970 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Florida is a popular state to own a cool muscle car. This 1970 Pontiac Firebird Esprit located in Lake Worth, Florida looks great painted in Lucerne Blue. While the car is not a flashy as a Trans Am, it… more»
