Firebird

First-Year Barn Find: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

The 1967 model year was a good one for pony cars. The Mustang was refreshed, the gorgeous Cougar released, the Barracuda restyled, and General Motors got in the act with their new Camaro and Firebird. If I were pony… more»

Low Mile WS6: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula

By 1999, the Pontiac Firebird was nearing the end of its life cycle, with the model hitting the end of the road after the 2002 run.  This was one of the GM offerings that saddened me the most when… more»

25k Mile Survivor: 78 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Pontiac produced four models of the 2nd generation Firebird. They included the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. T.J. found this 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula listed here on Craigslist. It is advertised as a survivor with a 4… more»

44k Miles: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

If you don’t need to tote around more than one extra person (who packs light), I’ve long believed that a ’70s Firebird is one of the most practical collector cars. They drive and handle like a much newer car,… more»

Chevy Powered: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula

This car may have 130,000 miles but it is said to be a great driver. Tony Primo found this 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula listed for sale here on Craigslist in New Jersey. The seller is asking $10,000 and it… more»

68k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350

In 1975, it was hard to find a true muscle car on a new dealer’s lot. However, Pontiac was still offering the 455 cubic inch V8 engine in their F body Firebirds. However, it was only available in the… more»

Last Year 2nd Gen: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

The second-generation of the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed an impressive 12-year run. During that time, it’s best remembered for Burt Reynold’s black Trans Am in the Smokey and the Bandit movies. Things came to an end in 1981 with an… more»

Grounded Flight: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Redbird

This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Redbird was found by Rocco B here on Craigslist. The car is located in North Ridgeville, Ohio near Cleveland. The seller reports that the Redbird has 53k miles on the odometer but that it has… more»

64k Mile: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am not only looks great all the way around, but it’s also said to be a low-mileage original, with a history that’s traceable all the way back to when this one was new.  The third… more»

BF Auction: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Restomod Project

UPDATE – The seller just let us know that the car is sold! UPDATE – The seller has asked us to rerun their listing, but with a lower price. A project build allows its owner to create a genuinely… more»

Dual Quad 455: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

1976 was the end of the road for 455 availability in the Pontiac Trans Am, which is how this one left the assembly line almost 50 years ago.  While it no longer retains the born-with engine, there is still… more»

Ram Air III/4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am

1970 was an exciting year for Pontiac, as that’s when the all-new second-generation Firebird was introduced in the brand’s lineup.  Buyers had four models to choose from, including the base Firebird, the luxurious Esprit, the sporty Formula, or the… more»

Scooped 455: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Pontiac produced for models of the 2nd generation Firebird from 1970 to 1981. Those models included the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. This 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit is one tick above the base model and usually came… more»

Garage-Kept: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350

This first photo tells us a lot about the story behind this 1973 Pontiac Firebird 350. The seller states that it is a garage-kept classic, and if this is the spot where it spends its downtime, it is hardly… more»

Stroked 4th-Gen: 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Slotted between the sporty-looking base Firebird and the “look at me” Trans Am, Pontiac offered all the go-fast goodies in an understated package called Formula. This 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula in Oxford (extreme southeastern Pennsylvania) looks stock and never-messed-with,… more»

Factory Wing? 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 Project

The Pontiac Firebird was in its third year in 1969, having been launched in 1967 along with the Chevrolet Camaro to do battle with the Ford Mustang. It was the third most popular entry in the pony car market… more»

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