Always the performance opportunist, Pontiac developed the Firehawk in 1991 as an option on the Firebird Formula. These would be low production, specially equipped pony cars that were available through the 2002 model year, coinciding with the end of… more»
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Modern Muscle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Every now and again, you come across a car that looks like a very smart buy. This 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am strikes me as such a vehicle, as it’s priced reasonably at $8,500, has reasonable mileage (133,500) and… more»
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1 of 212: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD 455 4-Speed
1974. One car. That’s how Barrett-Jackson’s Steve Statham explained how the doomed muscle car era lasted as long as it did. “The muscle car era stretched as late as 1974 because of one car,” said Statham, and the car… more»
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Rockford Files Clone or Real? 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
In the second half of the 1970s, one of the most popular detective shows on television was The Rockford Files. It starred James Garner as the somewhat laid-back private investigator who usually got himself into all sorts of sticky… more»
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455 HO: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
The 1972 model year nearly marked the demise of Pontiac’s iconic Firebird range. General Motors considered pulling the pin on its F-Body offerings, including the Firebird and the Camaro, thanks to industrial action. Thankfully, both models received a stay… more»
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Two For One: 1975 and 1978 Pontiac Firebirds
Pat L. found an interesting combo of cars that are for sale in South Lake Tahoe, California. One car is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird and the other is a 1975 Pontiac Firebird. The cars were listed for sale 3… more»
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No Reserve! 2001 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk
When it comes to enthusiasts of the Pontiac Firebird, the third and fourth-generation models don’t always get the same amount of fanfare as the first and second-generation cars. But it seems like when Pontiac got things right, things were… more»
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1 Of 252! 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD455/4-Speed
The year is 1973 and in the automotive world the times they were a-changin’, with the demand quickly shifting from horsepower and muscle to fuel efficiency and economy. But at any given time in history, whenever there’s a culture… more»
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1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible Project
Some enthusiasts will balk at the idea of performing a faithful classic car restoration because they feel constrained by the need to retain that car’s originality. Those individuals crave a project where they can allow their imagination to run… more»
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1 of 87: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
The Pontiac Firebird was in its third year of production in 1969, having joined with the Chevy Camaro two years earlier to do battle against the Ford Mustang in the “pony car” wars. This ’69 Firebird convertible is one… more»
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Garage Find: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac built over 211,000 Firebirds in 1979 including the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. Of that, 38,642 units were the base Firebird model. This is a plain jane 1979 Pontiac Firebird that has been reportedly driven for… more»
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400/4-Speed! 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula
In the early seventies, insurance premiums and a shift from performance-oriented to economical cars were taking their toll on the muscle car market. I guess nobody got the word out to Pontiac, as in 1974 the Firebird Formula and… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
There were not many changes for the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, which was the second year of production for the 2nd generation F-body that was produced all the way until 1981. Pontiac added taller bucket seats and faux fender… more»
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17k Mile Gold Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Firebird was a popular car in the 1970s, including the performance-focused Trans Am. Sales exploded after the release of the 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit where a black Trans Am was part of the cast. As… more»
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2 For 1 Projects: Pair Of 1981 Pontiac Firebirds
Second-generation Pontiac Firebirds enjoyed a long production run from 1970-81. And, thanks to the publicity generated by the Smokey and the Bandit movies, the Trans Am would be a big seller toward the end of the cycle. Located out… more»
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Firebird Donor: Ferrari 308 Replica Kit Car
Another day, another forgotten kit car project that is doing its best to look like a Ferrari. This attempt at building a copy of one of the most iconic Ferrari profiles ever made has stopped well short of the… more»
