Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography: New 4th Edition

The Pontiac Firebird is a classic American car that has earned a unique place amongst speedy American domestic cars over a 40-year period. It reflects the development of the mainstream domestic car in the modern era, with V8s, turbo V8s, turbo V6s, HO V6s, overhead cam I6s, and even a Super Duty four-banger. It was popular in the sales charts and has been high-profile in television and movies, cementing its legendary status in pop culture and beyond. Cranswick's book details the specifications and statistics of sixteen notable models, from the 19671/2 Firebird 400 Coupé to the 1999 30th Anniversary Firebird Trans Am Convertible, revealing all aspects of the Firebird story, from social to economic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 17 July 2023
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd

The Pontiac Firebird, a legendary American domestic car, has etched its name into automotive history over a remarkable 40-year span. Initially a mere contender in the pony car race, it evolved into a true American classic. The Firebird's journey mirrors the evolution of mainstream domestic cars in the modern era, featuring V8s, turbo V8s, turbo V6s, HO V6s, overhead cam I6s, and even a Super Duty four-banger. Its versatility and performance prowess have made it a staple in the automotive world.

Popular on the sales charts and in television and movies, the Firebird has solidified its legendary status in pop culture and beyond. From the exhilarating era of the go-faster 1960s to the era of gas mileage and pollution control in the 1970s, the performance renaissance of the 1980s, and the indifference of the 1990s, the Firebird has been a constant presence. This comprehensive book delves into the story of the Firebird, encompassing regular models and high-level variants such as the Formula and Trans Am. An appendix provides detailed specifications and statistics for sixteen notable models, spanning its 35-year lifespan from the 19671/2 Firebird 400 Coupé to the 1999 30th Anniversary Firebird Trans Am Convertible. Author Cranswick unravels the multifaceted aspects of the Firebird story, encompassing social, economic, and cultural influences. Through meticulous research and analysis, he reveals how Pontiac crafted the Firebird to make it a unique and enduring icon in automotive history.

Weight: 1032g
Dimension: 213 x 258 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787118041