Road Tests and Articles
Collection of articles written about the Pontiac First Generation Firebird. If you have contributions or know about other articles, let me know so I can reference or reproduce them here.
Motor Trend
Hatching A Firebird
Hatching A Firebirdby Donald MacDonald
Motor Trend
Publication date: March 1967
Synopsis: This is one of two articles that was featured in this months magazine. This article gave historical information and is a good read.
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We Got Smoke From A Flaming 400, And A Cheery Note From A Warbling OHC 6
by John Ethridge
Motor Trend
Publication date: March 1967
Synopsis: This is the second of two articles that was featured in this months magazine. This is a road test with some features mentioned.
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Firebird
Motor Trend
Publication date: January 1968
Synopsis: This one contains two articles. One is a road test and the other compares the 400 to other muscle cars. I have not been able to locate the article.
Motor News
Pontiac Sets Entry Date For Sports Car Models
Motor News
Published by Detroit, Automobile Club of Michigan
Publication date: February 1967
Synopsis: A brief introduction for the 1967 Firebird.
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Motor News Car of the Month
by LRB
Motor News
Published by Detroit, Automobile Club of Michigan
Publication date: May 1967
Synopsis: A brief review about the 1967 Firebird and its introduction.
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Various Sources
A Brace of Birds
Car Life
Publication date: August 1967
Synopsis: This is a road test for the Sprint and 400 from among Pontiac’s Five Firebirds.
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Hot Rod February 1967
Hot Rod
Publication date: February 1967
Synopsis: Firebird, Pontiac’s version of the Mustang doesn’t pull any punches.
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Firebird: Pontiac’s ’67 1/2 entry, with the emphasis on POWER
Unkown Magazine
Publication date: 1967
Synopsis: This article was a comparison in this magazine for “Detroit’s 5 Compact Sportsmen.” This article gives a historical perspective and a road test.
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’68 Firebird 400 Road Test
by J. William Lamm
Magazine, 8 pages
Special Interest Autos
Published by Hemmings Motor News
Publication date: SIA#/October 1986
Synopsis: Good review with history, numbers, options, and numerous photos. A definite must read article.
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Hot Rod Magazine Road Test
Hot Rod Magazine
Publication date: March 1968
Synopsis: This article was referenced in another article. I have not been able to locate the article.
Pontiac Firebird: 400 CU. IN. Of GTO Engine
Car and Driver
Publication date: March 1967
Synopsis: I have not been able to locate the article.
Car and Driver Road Test
Car and Driver
Publication date: March 1968
Synopsis: I have not been able to locate the article.
100% Pure Firebird
CARS
Publication date: 1968
Synopsis: I have not been able to locate the article.
Pontiac Firebird
Sports Cars Illustrated
Publication date: February 1968
Synopsis: Featuring the Pontiac Firebird on cover and road test within. I have not been able to locate the article.
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