Pontiac rode the crest of a wave in 1979 with its Firebird models. A sales total of 211,453 cars across all model derivatives represented a new record, and our feature car is 1-of-24,850 Formulas ordered that year. However, the… more»
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Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Top Drop-Top: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
General Motors entered the “pony car” market in 1967 to compete against the highly successful Ford Mustang. And they came at it with two offerings, the Chevy Camaro, and the Pontiac Firebird. The two cars were based on the… more»
Jul 7, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rockford Files Style! 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Here’s a Pontiac Firebird that may be of heightened interest for die-hard fans of the Rockford Files TV show or James Garner advocates, but even if you’re not particularly into the antics of the famed Los Angeles PI it’s… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
89k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Ford was on a roll post-war, catching the opposition flat-footed with the Thunderbird and the Mustang. The former effectively created the Personal Luxury Car segment, while the Mustang was the genesis of the Pony Car sector. General Motors took… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Drop-Top: 1992 Pontiac Firebird
When General Motors redesigned the platform for the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird in 1970, the convertible model was discontinued. It wasn’t until 1991 that the Firebird had another official drop-top, even though the work was outsourced to ASC… more»
May 5, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1981 Pontiac Firebird
With the Second Generation Firebird entering its final year of production in 1981, Pontiac marked time on any upgrades as it prepared for its successor’s introduction the following year. One item gone from the buyer’s Wish List was the… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored for 40 Years! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
I can’t imagine owning a classic like a 1969 Pontiac Firebird and deciding to leave it in storage for four decades. That was the fate of this car, although it was recently rescued and revived. It isn’t perfect, but… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Baby Bird: 1988 Pontiac Firebird
At first glance, this 1988 Pontiac Firebird looks like a tidy survivor with no great surprises. However, the original owner’s decision to order it with the V6 engine means it can still gallop comfortably at freeway speeds while providing… more»
Mar 28, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Overhead Camshaft: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The first-generation Pontiac Firebird’s standard engine (an inline-6) differed from its contemporary – the Camaro – over at Chevrolet. It deployed a motor with an overhead camshaft that was decidedly perkier than the Chevy and the “leader of the… more»
Mar 20, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Paint Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
I’m not alone in believing that about the only thing better than a meticulously restored classic is one that has survived for decades in unmolested form and still presents well. Such is the story of this 1969 Pontiac Firebird…. more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
35k Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am was already a hot car when the movie Smokey and the Bandit came out in May 1977. The flick helped raise sales from 46,700 in 1976 to a peak of 117,100 copies in 1979, the… more»
Feb 22, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 H.O. Convertible
All 1969 Firebirds come with unique body panels, making them a one-year favorite for many fans of Pontiac’s first-generation pony car. This 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible in Jacksonville, Florida ramps up the rarity as a convertible and (according to… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Original 400/4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
While the Trans Am was the acknowledged performance king within the 1970 Pontiac Firebird range, the Formula 400 offered buyer excellent bang for their buck. The Formula outsold the Trans Am by more than 2:1 in 1970, although the… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Superteen Firebird: 1969 Barris Kustom Firebird 400
The 1960s were a time of rebellion, innovation, and creativity in the automotive industry. One of the most iconic cars of that era was the Barris Superteen Firebird. Three examples were made of this custom car was the result… more»
Feb 10, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Same Owner 47 Years: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The Formula was like the upscale Firebird Trans Am without all the glitz and glamour. Under the hood, they could be ordered from mild to wild and looked less assuming than the Burt Reynolds edition from Smokey and the… more»
Jan 29, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Freshly Rebuilt 350 V8! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The first generation of the Pontiac Firebird wrapped up in 1969, though they enjoyed a 15-month production run due to delays in getting the second-gen cars on the assembly line. These autos were restyled and (IMO) were the best… more»
