Customer Reviews

Firebird and Trans Am, 1967-1994 (Motorbooks International Muscle Car Color History)

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This book is a wonderful resource to have on hand. I reccomend that any collectors, enthusiasts,or restoration specialists purchase this book.

Not only does it include high-quality photos on every trim-line available (including Esprit,Firehawk,GTA,& Formula), but also details, through the text, many of the lesser known options. Some of the earlier paint options are also detailed, with color-photos. I have never seen such a well organized publication, which focuses on differences in the model through both year & trim line. This reference also includes information on why the changes were made.

For the enthusiast, there are enough pictures to make you want to purchase an additional book, just to hang up all the photos.

Those interested in restoring their vehicle to its original glory can use the full color photos as a guide to interior fabrics, striping options, and proper decal/emblem placement.

The hobbyist should find the original ads, sales history, specs, and introduction section of the book offers a unique new look at the history of these cars.

Anyone who is interested in purchasing a Pontiac Firebird or Trans Am should also purchase this book, as it is an excellent resource to what is available in the used car market.

This book, unlike most Firebird books on the market, focuses on the theme & flavor of the car, the concept,if you will, rather than the numbers. This book gives the reader a sense of what a Firebird really stands for-more than just your average sportscar, this car has a unique place in Pontiac's history, and has influenced the car-buying market since its introduction. This book helps the reader to understand why.

A good book. Excellent pictures and lots of lesser known facts, etc. I would have rated it 5 stars, but the book seemed to lack a certain sense of organization. It would give the horsepower numbers for one year, but not another. There were essentially no tables of data about horsepower or available options and the years. I would buy "The Firebird Redbook" if I was going to need this for buying a used Firebird, however this book is excellent if you want a good overview of the entire story of the Trans Am.

Great light reading for any Firebird/Trans Am enthusiast! Great color pictures and year to year facts. Would recommend to anyone new to these cars or looking to refresh your memory of these cool cars.

One gripe is that on page 101 there is a side bar about a Bandit II car but they only have a picture of the exhaust tips. Where's the rest of the car? Did I miss it somewhere? No mention of the Macho T/A specialty cars. Would've also been nice to see generation I and II cars in the racing section, perhaps in the Trans Am racing series.

Cool factoid: 20th Anniversary Trans Ams had specially labeled 20th Anniversary SPARK PLUG WIRES!!! How many people threw those out after the first tune up!?!?!?

Good book if you like Firebird, but it does not go too deep into the history and development of the model, just gives model year specifics.

Not the most detailed book.
(Get Fabulous Firebird for that)

But for some good color pictures and brief explainations
its fine.

A little short on first generation.