Thanks to the success of the Burt Reynolds click, Smokey and the Bandit, the Pontiac Trans Am was a best-seller in the late 1970s. It peaked at 117,000 units in 1979 as people couldn’t get their fill of the… more»
Formula 400
Sep 11, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Project
General Motors redesigned its two pony cars in 1970, the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. But complications arose in getting the new bodies ready for production and the automobiles didn’t hit dealer showrooms until February of the new calendar… 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»
Dec 4, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
455/Doug Nash 5-Speed! 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Based on nothing but appearance, the 1974 model is among my favorites of the second-generation Firebirds in the looks department, maybe because it was the last year before the back window gained the side glass, plus it still had… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Real Deal: 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 W66
The Pontiac Firebird got a restyle for 1970, with the buyer having a choice of four different models to pick from, starting with the base Firebird. An Esprit model was available which included a 350 V8, plus you could… 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»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stunning Restoration: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
There’s a great attraction to slapping down the cash on a recently restored classic car. It offers the buyer the opportunity for a spot of instant gratification in a vehicle capable of turning heads. That is the case with… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
When I was younger, I used to sit glued to the television through every episode of The Rockford Files. This wasn’t so much because I was a devoted fan of the show. I always waited for the briefest glimpse… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Formula 400 Barn Find: 1970 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac launched the Firebird in 1967 as a companion to the Chevy Camaro to do battle with the popular Ford Mustang. The cars were redesigned for 1970 and would create a fresh look that would carry them into the… more»
Jul 17, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Tropical Green: 1971 Pontiac Formula 400
This 1971 Pontiac Formula 400 has been owned by the seller for the last 12 years and has had a lot of improvements and items restored over that period of time. The car is for sale here on eBay… more»
Jul 5, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
All Original: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
We see more than a few Pontiac Trans Ams here at Barn Finds, but far fewer examples of the Firebird Formula. There is probably an excellent reason for this. The simple fact is that the Trans Am managed to… more»
May 1, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Golden Rod Yellow: 1976 Pontiac Formula Project
Someone has used up much of the life out of this 1976 Pontiac Formula and it is ready for restoration. The Formula can be seen here on eBay and based on the pictures, it looks like it is in… more»
Feb 15, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
6.6 liter: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula
I was just in Las Vegas but I didn’t see this car cruising down the strip. This is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula equipped with its original L78 400 cubic inch engine and automatic transmission. The car can be… more»
