9/21/2023 0 Comments Pontiac firebird 1967![]() ![]() Like so many classic cars today, it’s very easy to fake a high-value model. If you’re considering investing in a classic Pontiac Firebird, make sure you know what you’re buying. Every Firebird model was available in either Coupe or Convertible body style. On all others, the scoops were blocked off and made non-functional. On Ram Air cars, these scoops actually worked, drawing cold air into the air cleaner. All Firebird 400s had a special hood that featured two forward-facing intake scoops. The V8 models were labeled as follows: The ‘Firebird 326’ said “326” on the hood the ‘Firebird 326 H.O.’ said “326 H.O.” and the ‘Firebird 400’ said “400” on it. The call-outs on the basic ‘Firebird’ said “3.8 Overhead Cam”, while the ‘Firebird Sprint’ call-outs read “3.8 Sprint”. Identifying first-year Firebirds model-by-model is made easy by the “Engine Call-Outs” (the badges identifying the engine) placed on the hood bulges. Stiffer springs and bushings and a heavier anti-sway bar made up most of the difference. The front suspension was a further refinement of the Camaro’s double A-arm, coil suspension setup with Firebird-specific tuning per Pontiac’s fine chassis engineers. So, mid-year Pontiac installed an adjustable track bar on the right side to mitigate the problem. ![]() When introduced the 1967 Pontiac Firebird had a set of monoleaf rear springs supporting the solid axle, but they were prone to axle-windup, also known as wheel hop, especially on the hotter V8 versions. All 1st-generation Firebirds were available in Coupe and Convertible body styles, and 1967 Firebird production totaled 82,560 units, made up of 67,032 Coupes and 15,528 Convertibles. The ’67 Camaro launched on September 26, 1966, but it took until Februfor Pontiac to launch the Firebird, needing the extra time to cook in some ‘Pontiac-ness’. The F-body team got in early enough that they were able to optimize the chassis for Camaro and Firebird duty, rather than the other way around. So it was decided to base them on a new Chevy Nova platform that was just beginning its development. Early on, Chevy engineers planned to use the compact Chevy II platform to build the Camaro and Firebird twins (collectively known as F-bodies), but they couldn’t get the handling right. He wanted a version for Pontiac, and he got it. It was decided early on that it would be a Chevrolet, but Pontiac chief engineer John Z. There is also a production totals summary at the top.After Ford launched the Mustang in ’64 to rave reviews and record sales, General Motors scrambled to build a car that could not only compete, but literally outperform it by every measure. The big text at the top of the print discusses the development and history of the first generation Firebird. It features 16 cars produced over the production period and each depicted car has a year, label and model name, with a summary of changes for that year and/or model depicted. ![]() ![]() This newly created poster print made by myself profiles the first generation Pontiac Firebird model years 1967 to 1969. Scroll down to see larger image and buy this print Size: Designed for A2 frames (or 19x13" where available) Paper: 19x13" Premium Gloss 240gsm | Ink: Premium UV-Resistant Anti-Fading Ink ![]()
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