Guide to Pontiac Firebirds - The 1967 Pontiac Firebird

The V8 powered 1967 Pontiac Firebird was one of the original muscle cars.  This powerful, all-American vehicle has survived not just in vintage auto mechanic shops around the nation, but also in the cultural lore.  Films such as Smokey and the Bandit, McQ, and Cannonball Run all featured Pontiac Firebirds prominently.  TV programs, such as ChiPs and The Rockford Files also celebrated the power and styling of the Firebird.

The very first models boasted 3.8-liter overhead cams, single barrel carburetors, and engines capable of approximately 165 horsepower.  V8 Firebirds were slightly more powerful.  The high output 250 horsepower motor really helped the Firebird stand out from its automotive peers.

The Firebird is closely related to the Pontiac Trans Am, the Camaro, and the GTO. During the first two years of production, Pontiac manufactured both convertible versions and hardtop versions with two doors.  Thanks in part to its cultural cache, the Firebird enjoyed an incredibly long run.  Pontiac produced the car for well over three decades (1967 to 2002).  The Firebird has often been compared to the Camaro, and both cars left the assembly line together in 2002.

Later generation Firebirds included rear suspension coil spring action.  The sturdy rear axles of Firebirds have helped these cars withstand tough road conditions and hard driving action.  Some people actually prefer the staggered shock suspension common in Firebirds machined from 1967 to 1980.  Firebird historians typically break down the car's history into four generational eras, the last of which was 1993 to 2002, and the price of a Firebird will depend on its generation.