Pontiac Firebird - the Auto-Biography

Pontiac Firebird - the Auto-Biography
Author: Marc Cranswick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781787118041

An updated and enlarged examination of the complete model history of General Motor's upmarket F body variant. Close attention is paid to both regular and high level model variants (Formula & Trans Am), and how Pontiac made its Firebird unique. Includes 81 new images.

Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography

Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography
Author: Marc Cranswick
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781787110038

Over a 40-year period, the Pontiac Firebird has earned a unique place among speedy American domestic cars. What started out as another contender in the ‘me too’ Mustang pony car race, ended up a classic. This updated and enlarged third edition of Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography chronicles the definitive history of the Pontiac Firebird. Close attention is paid to both regular and high-level model variants (Formula & Trans Am), and how Pontiac made its Firebird unique. The Firebird’s tale reflects the development of the mainstream domestic car in the modern era: V8s, turbo V8s, turbo V6s, HO V6s, overhead cam I6s, and even a Super Duty four banger. If there’s a performance avenue to be explored, then the Firebird has been there. Popular with car fans and in the sales charts, the Firebird has had a high profile both in television and at the movies, ensuring the Firebird legend just gets bigger and bigger. From the go-faster 1960s, gas mileage- and pollution-controlled 1970s, performance renaissance of the 1980s, through to the indifference of the 1990s, the Firebird was always there. This is its story. Cutting edge research and over 350 colour photos – including over 80 new images for this third edition – bring this in-depth, incredibly detailed legend to life. Through formal study of the postwar American car market, Marc Cranswick brings valuable insight to the subject.

Pontiac Firebird – The Auto-Biography

Pontiac Firebird – The Auto-Biography
Author: Marc Cranswick
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 565
Release: 2017-01-12
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845978

An examination of the complete model history of General Motor's upmarket F body variant. Close attention is paid to both regular and high level model variants (Formula & Trans Am), and how Pontiac made their Firebird unique. Including a detailed study of the chassis and engineering achievements of Pontiac from the 1960s to 1990s. The book also discusses the legendary powerplants and racing involvement, and describes the Firebird's high performance profile before moving on to the social side to the pony car story. Discover how the Firebird's popularity fueled rising sales and an interest in aftermarket speed shops, even during the fuel crises. Cutting edge research and 295 photos bring this in-depth, incredibly detailed story to life.

Original Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am 1967-2002

Original Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am 1967-2002
Author: Jim Schild
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release:
Genre: Firebird automobile
ISBN: 9781610591416

Following Ford and Chevrolet, Pontiac entered the pony car market in 1967 and came up with one of the best and most successful muscle cars ever produced. Though based on the Camaro chassis, the Firebird offered unique features and high performance, and over its nearly 40 years of production it continued to wow drivers--as it does today. This book details the Firebird’s long and illustrious career. With high-quality, detailed color photographs of some of the finer models--both originals and faithful restorations--the book is at once a unique history and a restoration guide to all four generations of the Firebird. Pictures and text profile the correct parts, finishes, options, and trim pieces for various models. The book also covers the vehicle’s wide variety of engine options, along with all special editions and model variations from the Firebird’s introduction in 1967 to the final model in 2002.

Firebird Red Book

Firebird Red Book
Author: Peter Sessler
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Firebird automobile
ISBN: 9780760303924

This is the updated and expanded second edition of the Firebird Red Book covering the Pontiac firebird from 1967 through 1997.Includes information on pricing, options, production figures, serial numbers, engine codes, horsepower rating, body codes, and paint colors.

The Pontiac Firebird

The Pontiac Firebird
Author: Michael Burgan
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736801829

Describes the history, production, and design of various models of the Pontiac Firebird since its origin in the late 1960s.

Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac Firebird
Author: Marc Cranswick
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781903706671

The detailed story of Pontiac's F-body coupe & convertible throughout three decades-from the height of the personal car/sporty car era of the late sixties, through the fuel crisis/safety first seventies, eighties renaissance and nineties indifference.

Pontiac Firebird, 1967-2000 Photo History

Pontiac Firebird, 1967-2000 Photo History
Author: George W. Scala
Publisher: Iconografix
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-12-10
Genre: Firebird automobile
ISBN: 9781583880289

The entire history of "Pontiac's Firebird," from the first models in 1967 to the brand-new 2000 editions, is accompanied by detailed photography from the GM archives. Design and development details, engine specifications, and production information is provided for the vast majority of production models, including the Firebird, Esprit, Formula and, of course, Trans-Am. Rare images from the design room offer glimpses of ideas that never made it to the production line.