Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am: Books - History

Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography (3d Edition)

The Pontiac Firebird was the best affordable Detroit designed performance car. The enthusiast's top choice in sport compacts.

This book is 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 their Firebird unique.

Covers the period 1967 to 2002. Cutting edge research and over 320 photos bring this in-depth, incredibly detailed story to life.

Firebird & Trans Am (1993-2000) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am models from the years 1993-2000. Describes the Pontiac Firebird - Trans Am, WS6, Formula, Ram Air, Convertible and Hurst Firebird by Lingenfelter.

• The 37 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000 Photo History

Relive the entire thrilling history of Pontiac's Firebird, from the first models in 1967 to the brand new 2000 Firebirds. Exciting photos display all four generations of Firebirds: the Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and of course the favorite Trans Am, as well as pace cars.
Enlightening text narrates the magnificent Firebird story, including information such as engine specs, production figures and more.

Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am 1969-1999 Photo Album

Pontiac's most exciting performance car and million-seller is covered from the first 1969-1/2 models through the brand-new '99s. Included are photographs of special one-offs like the Pegasus/Banshee, as well as clay models, race versions, 25th anniversary editions, Indy pace cars, and movie cars. Photos and captions detail exteriors, interiors, and successive engine generations.

The Definitive Firebird & Trans am Guide 1970-1/2 - 1981 - Detailed Facts, Figures & Features

In The Definitive Firebird & Trans Am Guide 1970-1/2-1981, Pontiac expert and historian Rocky Rotella examines each production year of the second generation of Pontiac Firebirds.
Production figures, option codes, running changes, model-year changes and variances, rarity, collectability, interviews with engineers, and more are thoroughly covered. This is sure to become the ultimate second-generation Firebird reference book.

Complementing the detail and year-by-year analysis is a combination of archival photography from the development of these cars as well as beautiful color photos of original and restored examples today.

This book tells the entire story of these immensely popular cars, whether you are into the second generation of F-Body regular models, Formula 400 performance models, the Super Duty Trans Ams, or the cars of Smokey and the Bandit fame. It is an excellent addition to any pony car, muscle car, or any enthusiast's library.

High Performance Firebirds (1982-1988) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Pontiac Firebird sports models from the years 1982-1988. Describes the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, MSE, S/E, Super Duty Firebird, HO, Super Trans Am, L69, GTA and Formula.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Camaro & Firebird (1993-2002) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models from the years 1993-2002. Describes the Pontiac Firebird, Trans Am, Formula, Convertible, Coupé, Ram Air, WS6, Firehawk / Chevrolet Camaro, Z28, V6, Convertible and SS.

• The 39 articles, published at the time in the American car magazine Road & Track, provide much information about history, model introductions and technology.
• Also technical specifications, driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, etc.

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