Sell a classic Car Pontiac Firebird 1967-70. The Pontiac Firebird was built by Pontiac from 1967 to 2002.
Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced 23 February 1967.
Its release coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar.
The name “Firebird” was also previously used by GM for the General Motors Firebird 1950s and early-1960s concept cars
First generation (1967–1969)
The first generation was produced from 1967 and 1969.
It was assembled at:
- Lordstown
- Ohio
- Van Nuys, California
- Norwood, Ohio
It was produced as a:
- 2-door coupe
- 2-door convertible
It had characteristic Coke bottle styling like the Chevrolet Camaro.
However, the Firebird’s bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end.
The Firebird’s rear “slit” taillights were inspired by the 1966–1967 Pontiac GTO.
Both a two-door hardtop and a convertible were offered through the 1969 model year
Originally, the car was a “consolation prize” for Pontiac, which had desired to produce a two-seat sports car based on its original Banshee concept car.
However, GM feared this would cannibalize Chevrolet Corvette sales, and gave Pontiac a piece of the “pony car” market through sharing the F-body platform with Chevrolet.
1967
The 1967 base model Firebird came equipped with the Chevrolet 230 cu and a single-barrel carburetor and was rated at 165 hp
The Sprint model six came with a four-barrel carburetor, developing 215 hp (160 kW).
Most buyers opted for one of three V8s:
- The 326 cu in with a two-barrel carburetor producing 250 hp
- The four-barrel “H.O.” 326, producing 285 hp
- The 325 hp 400 cu from the GTO.
All 1967–1968 400 CI engines had throttle restrictors that blocked the carburetor’s second barrel from fully opening.
Ram Air
A “Ram Air” option was also available, providing:
- Functional hood scoops,
- Higher flow heads
- Stronger valve springs,
- Hotter camshaft.
Power for the Ram Air package was the same as the conventional 400 H.O. but peaked at a higher 5,200RPMs.
1968
The 230 CID engines were replaced in 1968 by the Chevrolet 250 cu in stroked 230 CI engines, the first developing an increased 175 hp using a single-barrel carburetor, and the other the same 215hp with a four-barrel carburetor.
The 326 CID engine was replaced by the Pontiac 350 cu V-8 and produced 265 hp with a two-barrel carburetor.
An “H.O.” version of the 350 CID with a revised cam was also offered to start in that year
It developed 320 hp. The power output of the other engines was increased marginally.
Ram Air IV
There was an additional Ram Air IV option for the 400 CID engine during 1969
These generated 345 and 335 hp respectively.
The 350 CID “H.O.” engine was revised again.
It now had:
- Different cam and cylinder heads
1969
A special 303 cu engine was designed for SCCA road racing applications that were not available in production cars.
Styling Changes
From 1967 to 1968 the stylistic changes included:
- The addition of Federally-mandated side marker lights
- The turn signals were made larger and extended to wrap around the front edges of the car
- On the rear, the Pontiac (V-shaped) Arrowhead logo was added to each side.
- The front door vent-windows were replaced with a single pane of glass
- Astro Ventilation, a fresh-air-inlet system was added
1969
The 1969 model received a major facelift.
It had:
- A new front-end design
- The revised instrument panel and steering wheel
- The ignition switch was moved from the dashboard to the steering column
- The introduction of GM’s new locking ignition switch/steering wheel
In March 1969, a $725 optional handling package called the “Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package”, UPC “WS4”, named after the Trans Am Series, was introduced.
Only 689 hardtops and eight convertibles were made.
1970
Due to engineering problems that delayed the introduction of the all-new 1970 Firebird beyond the usual fall debut, Pontiac continued production of 1969 model Firebirds into the early months of the 1970 model year.
By late 1969, Pontiac had deleted all model-year references on Firebird literature and promotional materials, anticipating the extended production run of the then-current 1969 models.
1969 Production Figures
- 2 door coupe 6-cylinder 17,664
- 2 door coupe 90,152
- 75,362
- 2 door convertible 8-cylinder 64,896
- 2 door convertible 16,960
- 11,649
- 2 door coupe Trans Am 689
- 2 door convertible Trans Am 8
Total 88,560 107,
112 87,708
First Generation
First Generation, 1967–1969
First-gen Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird were produced in 1967-1969.
The Firebird was GM’s response to the Ford Mustang.
Pontiac engineers were given a short amount of time prior to the Camaro’s release
The F-Body was available as both a:
- Hardtop Coupe
- Cloth-top convertible
Chevrolet and Pontiac both installed their own engines; however, the engine lineups were similar.
Both cars could be had with either:
- Division’s base inline six-cylinder engine, a V8 engine of approximately 5.3 liters
- Or
- A larger V8 engine of approximately 6.6 liters
Due to delays in the design of the second-generation car, the 1969 models were produced longer than usual.
Second Generation, 1970–1981
Second-gen Pontiac Firebird.
Due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style, the second generation F-body cars were actually released as ‘1970½’ cars.
Both cars grew considerably.
Both had fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand’s updated styling across the lineup.
Only Pontiac received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation 455 cu in for Pontiac.
This engine option would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive.
Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.
Exterior Colours 1967
- Starlight Black
- Cameo Ivory
- Monreux Blue Metallic
- Fathom Blue Metallic
- Tyrol Blue Metallic
- Signet Gold Metallic
- Linden Green Metallic
- Gulf Turquoise Metallic
- Mariner Turquoise Metallic
- Plum Mist Metallic
- Burgundy Metallic
- Silverglaze Metallic
- Verdoro Green Metallic
- Regimental Red
- Champagne Metallic
- Montego Cream
Exterior Colours 1968
- Starlight Black
- Cameo Ivory
- Alpine Blue
- Aegena Blue
- Nordic Blue
- April Gold
- Autumn Bronze
- Meridian Turquoise
- Aleutian Blue
- Flambeau Burgundy
- Springmist Green
- Verdoro Green
- Solar Red
- Primavera Beige
- Nightshade Green
- Mayfair Maize
Exterior Colours 1969
- Starlight Black
- Mayfair Maze
- Cameo Ivory
- Liberty Blue
- Matador Red
- Warwick Blue
- Crystal Turquoise
- Midnight Green
- Limelight Green
- Expresso Brown
- Champagne
- Antique Gold
- Burgundy
- Palladium Silver
- Carousel Red
- Verdoro Green
- Goldenrod Yellow
- Windward Blue
Exterior Colours 1970
- Polar White
- Palladium Silver
- Bermuda Blue
- Lucerne Blue
- Atoll Blue
- Keylime Green
- Palisade Green
- Verdoro Green
- Goldenrod Yellow
- Coronado Gold
- Granada Gold
- Palomino Copper
- Carousel Red
- Castillian Bronze
- Cardinal Red
Interior Colours
- Parchment
- Medium Gold Metallic
- Midnight Fawn Metallic
- Dark Turquoise Metallic
- Medium Blue Metallic
- Red
- Black
- Medium Gold
- Midnight Green Metallic
- Medium Red
- Medium Blue Metallic
- Blue
- Gold
- Green
- Parchment
- Saddle
- Green
- Sandalwood
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