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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»

Rare 1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III Project!

The Trans Am was introduced by Pontiac in 1969. It was a limited-production muscle car that saw fewer than 700 copies. The following year, with a redesign, the tally grew to just over 3,000 units, making it the rarest… more»

One-Owner 18k Mile 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Ram Air

2002 was the end of the road for the Firebird in the Pontiac lineup, after being a staple since the car’s introduction as a 1967 model.  The fourth and final generation had a long lifespan, from 1993 to 2002,… more»

T-Top Option: 1979 Pontiac Firebird

First-generation pony cars established their sales success upon the more basic variants. While many enthusiasts focus on high-performance vehicles, it is the more basic cars that allowed people to buy into the lifestyle at an affordable cost. That approach… more»

Dealer T-Top: 68k Mile 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350

UPDATE 01/17/2025: We’ve seen a few classics hitting the market where the seller doesn’t taste success on their first attempt. This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 is an example of that trend, and the seller has dropped the price… more»

Drop Top Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

The Pontiac Firebird joined the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967 to do battle with the Ford Mustang as two “pony cars” from General Motors. Except for the famous Trans Am, the Firebird would register fewer sales than the Camaro. The… more»

One-Owner 28k Mile 1985 Pontiac Trans Am

It’s hard for me to fathom that 1985 model autos are four decades old now, and even more difficult to wrap my head around the fact that I’m already at the six-decade mark.  I’m guessing the owner of this… more»

400-Equipped: 1974 Pontiac Firebird

There are countless reasons why a classic might hit the market, but the saddest is undoubtedly when its devoted owner passes away. That is the story behind this 1974 Pontiac Firebird, a car featuring an upgraded V8 under the… more»

Custom Paint: 1973 Pontiac Firebird

Our Barn Finders are an eagle-eyed bunch, and you often spot some pretty amazing classics for us to feature on our site. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Rocco B. for pointing us in the direction… more»

T-Top: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Tony Primo found this clean 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit for sale in Foxlake, Illinois. The car is listed here on Craigslist and the seller is asking $14,500.  The odometer shows 80k miles and the interior shows very little wear…. more»

2nd Gen Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

For most of its early years, there were four levels of the Pontiac Firebird that you could order. It began with the base Firebird, followed by the Esprit with a higher level of trim, then the Formula which introduced… more»

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