Customer Reviews

Standard Catalog of Firebird 1967-2002 (Standard Catalog of Pontiac)

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The book is probably the most complete coverage of the Firebird line that is available at this time. Several books cover the Firebird up to the 2000 model year, but this is the first to include 2002. This is a first edition, and it does contain some errors; i.e. erroneous engine data, 2 photos were incorrect for the model year they represented, etc. All small details that are easily outweighed by the quality of the photos and text. Excellent job detailing the differences and all the anniversary models. Also contains production numbers, values, etc. Highly recommended to anyone who loves Firebirds. I own a 2000 WS6 Formula and consider this required reading!

The amount of misinformation in this book is unbelievable. John Gunnell needs to do a LOT more research before printing a book like this. This should be a very nice source of information on the Firebird but I have found so many incorrect statements that it makes everything in this book suspect.
I sent an email to Krause Publications describing the numerous errors and they responded to me in a very inappropriate way.

Example: The book states that the 98+ LS1 Ram Air engine had a cast iron block and heads and the LS1 engine came with an aluminum intake. This is completely incorrect. When I first opened the book and skimed through the pages I found many, many more incorrect statements like this.

This is truly the best and most complete book on Firebird's. There are very few errors. All of the photos are of un-modified cars, my personal preference in car collecting. I currently own the following Trans-Am's: 1970 Ram Air III 400 4 Speed, 1974 SD-455 Auto, 1976 455 4 Speed, 1977 T/A 6.6 400 4 Speed

This is a very good guide to the illustrious Pontiac Firebird. Having owned two versions of the original 1967 Firebird, I found this to be a nostalgic examination of one of my favorite sports cars.

The photographs in this text are really well done. Many of the unusual versions of this great car illustrated. There are great little tips for someone looking to invest in one of these fine rides. The book is worth the money.

Great book for any Firbird lover- or just someone who is interested in automotive history. Lots of pics, production numbers and engine codes. Great for restorers.

THE MUSCLECAR MODELS I SIMPLY LOVE ARE THE FIREBIRD(MY PARENTS HAD A '77 FIREBIRD WHEN I WAS YOUNG,MY FRIEND TROY HAD AN '84 TRANS AM, MY FRIEND BRAD SCHEIBER HAD A GOLD ONE JUST LIKE TROY'S,OUR WHOLE FOOTBALL TEAM(1987)GOT A BLUE AND WHITE ONES AND MY NIECE'S BOSS' HAD A '99 SILVER FIREBIRD THAT HE SOLD FOR $25,000, AND I SEE A RED '82 IN THE TOWN OF CLYMAN WI,(CLOSE TO WHERE I LIVE), THE MUSTANG/COBRAS, AND THE ONLY CHEVY I WILL RECONSIDER ARE THE (AS TRUE MUSCLE) ARE THE CHEVY CORVETTES (BUT I'M A FORD MAN)

Gift for my son (who loves Firebirds!) Very comprensive coverage of a great car. He really loves it.