I always remember liking the 2nd gen firebirds. Trying to pursue one led me to my first experience with a 69 firebird. Thought it was the ugliest thing i had ever seen.
Went to look for a first gen camaro instead. Then I saw a 67 firebird sprint, bought it and have loved looking at it ever since.
It was a great compromise between my father wanting a first gen camaro and me wanting a second gen firebird. The firebird has brought me and my father closer then we have ever been, love pontiac for that alone.