Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac Models Old and New Leave Great Memories
Pontiac is arguably the best all around car that General Motors ever produced. Although, it is fair to say that the Cadillac and to some extent the Buick were more readily identified as luxury automobiles, the Pontiac has always been far more than a performance machine.
To the younger generation, the Firebird and its performance cousin the Trans Am are probably the models most readily identified with the brand, but Pontiac dealers (of those that remain!) can certainly testify to the early, glory days of the GTO.
This classic line-up of models from Firebird, Trans AM, GTO, Bonneville to Catalina were all best-sellers in their day, and the earlier models like the Chieftain with it’s classic Indian (native American) head logo American classics in an earlier era were equally popular before the later Pontiacs that we still see on the street today.
There is no doubt, though, that an underlying theme of these cars from then to now has been performance.
And it is certainly lamentable that General Motors pulled the plug on the entire Pontiac brand before the general public could become more aware and knowledgeable about these significant new entrants into the Pontiac family, and before their true sales potential could be reached.
The loving restoration of classic Pontiacs from the past and present will no doubt grow in popularity and cult status once new models are no longer rolling off the assembly lines.
While General Motors may have pulled the plug on the brand, Pontiac can live on forever through our memories, which are now all the more poignant knowing the clock is ticking on this classic car brand.
When Henry Ford first started manufacturing automobiles, the idea was to produce a car that would transport people from one place to another, be easy to maintain and be affordable by working people. Prior to Ford’s era, cars were luxury toys for the rich and famous. Ford’s cars were utilitarian.
And car manufacturers advertised to the image.
America has always been a youth oriented society. And from the days of the frontier, individual freedom has always been prized in America. So the Pontiac Firebird TransAm projected both images – young and free.
While the definition of muscle car is somewhat ambiguous, it is generally accepted that a muscle car has two basic requirements. It must be a small car with a stylish exterior and a big engine. The Trans Am met both criteria.
The Firebird also flew into the movies. On the way, Reynolds picked up a runaway bride whose intended groom to be was the simple-minded son of local Sheriff Justice. Both the son and the Sheriff started after Reynolds. Keeping Sheriff Justice occupied and distracting his attention away from the truck involved many car chases and mishaps.
Five black TransAms were modified to perform the stunt jobs required by the script. Yet, these stunts were so rigorous that all of them were damaged during the shooting of the film.
But Reynolds did purchase a TransAm.
In order to win the prize money, Carradine decides to drive in the Trans-American Grand Prix, a cross-country race that runs from Los Angeles to New York City. Caroline’s girlfriend and parole officer tries to dissuade him. But he talks her into accompanying him and they take off in his red TransAM.
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Pontiac Firebird
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Hawk Rear Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & Ceramic Brake Pads, 98-98 PONTIAC FIREBIRD F $269.27 |
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Hawk Rear Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & Ceramic Brake Pads, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD F $269.27 |
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Hawk Rear Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & Ceramic Brake Pads, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD T $269.27 |
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Hawk Rear Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & Ceramic Brake Pads, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $290.52 |
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EBC GD Sport Brake REAR Rotors Set Chevy Camaro Pontiac Firebird ‘98-’02 $179.95 |
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2002 FIREBIRD TRANS AM LS1 FRONT BRAKES W/37K MILES $350.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird 89 90 91 92 D/S Brake Rotors F+R Set $134.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird 89 90 91 92 D/S Brake Rotors Front $81.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird 89 90 91 92 D/S Brake Rotors Rear $57.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird 93 94 95 96 97 D/S Brake Rotors F+R $120.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird 93 94 95 96 97 D/S Brake Rotors Front $69.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird 93 94 95 96 97 D/S Brake Rotors Rear $55.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird 98 99 00 01 02 D/S Brake Rotors F+R $133.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird 98 99 00 01 02 D/S Brake Rotors Front $74.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird 98 99 00 01 02 D/S Brake Rotors Rear $65.00 |
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Brembo 4 Piston Front Brake Kit 98-02 Pontiac Firebird $3,295.00 |
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94 95 96 97 Pontiac Firebird OE Brake Rotors pads Front $75.00 |
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93 Pontiac Firebird Cross Drilled Brake Rotors Pads F+R $147.00 |
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98 99 00 01 02 Pontiac Firebird Drilled Rotors F+R $178.00 |
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90-92 Pontiac Firebird Performance Drilled Rotors F+R $243.00 |
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94 95 96 97 Pontiac Firebird Cross Drilled Rotors F+R $147.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird Cross Drilled Rotors F+R $225.49 |
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98 99 00 01 02 Pontiac Firebird OE rotors Pads F+R $160.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird OE Brake rotors Pads F+R $187.00 |
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93 Pontiac Firebird OE Brake rotors Pads F+R $126.00 |
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94 95 96 97 Pontiac Firebird OE Brake rotors Pads F+R $126.00 |
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93 94 95 96 97 Pontiac Firebird Drilled Rotor Rear $83.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird Performance Drill rotor Front $122.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird Drilled Rotors Pads Rear $118.00 |
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90-92 Pontiac Firebird Performance Drilled Rotor Rear $118.00 |
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94 95 96 97 Pontiac Firebird Drilled rotors pads Front $88.00 |
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93 94 95 96 97 Pontiac Firebird OE Rotors Pads Rear $70.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird OE Brake Rotors Pads Rear $100.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird Performance OE Rotor Front $101.00 |
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EBC GD Sport Brake REAR Rotors Set Chevy Camaro Pontiac Firebird ‘98-’02 $179.95 |
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98 99 00 01 02 Pontiac Firebird OE Rotors Pads Rear $96.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird Performance OE rotor Pad F+R $206.82 |
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98 99 00 01 02 Pontiac Firebird Drilled Rotor Rear $103.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird Drilled rotors pads Front $105.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird OE Brake Rotors pads Front $97.00 |
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98 99 00 01 02 Pontiac Firebird OE Rotor pad Front $83.00 |
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90 91 92 Pontiac Firebird Performance OE Rotors Rear $100.00 |
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93 Pontiac Firebird OE Brake Rotors pads Front $75.00 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 87-92 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $284.42 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 87-92 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $284.42 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $365.15 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 89-92 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $284.42 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $365.15 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 98-98 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $365.15 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 89-92 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $284.42 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $365.15 |
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93 Pontiac Firebird Cross drilled rotors pads Front $88.00 |
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98 99 00 01 02 Pontiac Firebird Drilled rotor pad Front $96.00 |
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Hawk Rear Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD F $293.17 |
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Hawk Rear Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD T $293.17 |
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Hawk Rear Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $314.42 |
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Hawk Rear Quiet Slot Brake Rotors & HP Plus Brake Pads, 98-98 PONTIAC FIREBIRD F $293.17 |
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CAMARO/FIREBIRD [FRT+RR Kit] *BLANK* Brake Rotors + CERAMIC Pads $190.99 |
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CAMARO/FIREBIRD [FRT+RR Kit] *BLANK* Brake Rotors + CERAMIC Pads $175.99 |
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CAMARO/FIREBIRD [FRT+RR Kit] *BLANK* Brake Rotors + CERAMIC Pads $187.99 |
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CAMARO/FIREBIRD [FRT+RR Kit] *BLANK* Brake Rotors + CERAMIC Pads $189.99 |
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CAMARO/FIREBIRD [FRT+RR Kit] *BLANK* Brake Rotors + CERAMIC Pads $253.99 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD [FRT+RR Kit] *BLANK* Brake Rotors + CERAMIC Pads $226.99 |
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CAMARO/FIREBIRD [FRT+RR Kit] *BLANK* Brake Rotors + CERAMIC Pads $197.99 |
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Front Disc Brake Rotors Pontiac Bonneville Firebird TA $44.95 |
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New Rear Passenger Centric Brake Disc RH Right Side Hand Pontiac Firebird Parts $74.11 |
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Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am (93) Drill/Slot Rotors+Pad F. $117.00 |
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Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am 94-97 Drill/Slot Rotors+Pad F $117.00 |
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Hawk Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM $420.75 |
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Hawk Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $442.00 |
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Hawk Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 98-98 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FIREHAWK $420.75 |
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Hawk Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA $420.75 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 98-98 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FIREHAWK $231.63 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 89-92 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA $210.38 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA $231.63 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 87-92 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM $210.38 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 87-92 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM $210.38 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM $231.63 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 89-92 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $210.38 |
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Hawk Front Quiet Slot Brake Rotors, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $231.63 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1LE Prf pkg 88 89 90 91 92 ROTORS PADS $232.53 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 ROTOR PAD F $162.37 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 ROTORS PADS F&R $207.36 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 82 83-86 87 88 89 80 81 92 ROTOR PAD F $154.00 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA 89 90 91 92 ROTORS PADS F&R $206.70 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA 93 94 95 96 97 ROTORS PADS F $131.16 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA 93 ROTORS PADS F&R $176.56 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA 94 95 96 97 ROTORS PADS F&R $176.56 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA 98 99 00 01 02 ROTORS PADS F&R $190.87 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA TRANS AM 69 ROTORS PADS FRONT $157.53 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA TRANS AM 79 80 81 ROTOR PAD F $165.59 |
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PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA TRANS AM 79 80 81 ROTORS PADS $229.30 |
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Firebird (1993) Drill Rotors & Ceramic Pads FRT $105.43 |
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Firebird (1994) Drill Rotors & Ceramic Pads FRT $106.66 |
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Firebird (1995) Drill Rotors & Ceramic Pads FRT $106.66 |