At the bottom was the lowly 230 cubic inch OHC six-cylinder engine with a single 1bbl carberator, rated at a measly 165 bhp. Initially, five different Firebirds were available, named after their respective engine choices. But the key differentiator was under the hood, where the Firebird offered a range of Pontiac engines.
Despite using the same front fenders, doors, and rear fenders as the Camaro, the Firebird’s styled split front grille, beaked hood, and GTO-slitted taillights gave it a distinctly Pontiac appearance. Pontiac was able to use that additional time to create a unique identity for the Firebird, despite having to use the Camaro chassis and some body panels. 1967 Pontiac FirebirdĬomments: The Pontiac Firebird was released five months after the Chevrolet Camaro, and offered buyers choices of six and eight-cylinder engines. Pontiac did try to make it their own and would create a European styled and mannered pony car that could hold its own against its more experienced competition. The Firebird was offered with both six and eight-cylinder engines, like the Mustang and Camaro, and was based heavily on the Chevrolet Camaro chassis. To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website Having watched first the Ford Mustang and then the Chevrolet Camaro enter into the pony car market, Pontiac finally got into the act in the middle of 1967.
You will not find another one this clean. A brand new battery, good tires, three keys, and the original window stickers and period brochures sweeten the deal. The car is completely stock and in the same shape it left the factory. This is an incredible vehicle that is a time capsule from 1985. The only thing keeping this from concours condition is some paint chips on the front plastic bumper. The exterior shows very well with solid paint, plastic trim that shows no fading, and excellent decals. The engine sounds good and pulls well and the brakes stop straight and true. The transmission shifts smoothly and the car rides remarkably well. The car runs and drives very well with the engine starting up right away. The seats, carpets, and headliner in particular show zero signs of wear. Power windows, power locks, air-conditioning, and stereo all work. The dash is clean and uncracked and all of the instruments function perfectly. Similarly, the interior is in perfect condition as if it came out of the factory the day before. The engine bay is flawless and wouldn't look out of place in a museum spec car. Introduced in the midst of a fuel crisis, the Pontiac engineers focused on advanced aerodynamics as well as weight savings so that the reduced engine outputs would still provide excellent performance compared to the 3rd generation. Fitted with the 5.0L V8 engine that produces 190hp. The current mileage of 16,595 is believed to be accurate and the car has a clean Carfax report. The current owner bought it from their neighbors in 1998 and it has been driven sparingly since then. With just two owners since new, this is a pampered car. Arguably one of the nicest Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams we've ever seen, this 1985 is in incredible condition.