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»
Firebird
Mar 13, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Mar 9, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
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»
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Feb 28, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
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»
Feb 27, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Feb 23, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Feb 14, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
Feb 13, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Feb 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Feb 3, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Jan 20, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
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»
Jan 9, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked 10 Years: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula
In an era when the muscle car revolution of the 1960s was fading away, the Pontiac Firebird bucked that trend in the 1970s. They couldn’t build Trans Am’s fast enough in the second half of the decade. The seller’s… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Unfinished Project: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Can you save this bird from extinction? This is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird that the seller started to convert to a Trans Am. There are four days left in the auction and the car is located in Dandridge, Tennessee…. more»
Jan 5, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicely Optioned: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Just because a classic car offers impressive performance, that doesn’t mean that its occupants need to feel like they are missing out on the comforts of life. When we look at the optional extras that the original owner ordered… more»
