It was available in two-door hardtop and convertible versions and came with a choice of engines, from a 230 cubic inch SOHC straight six with 165hp up to a 400 cubic inch Ram Air IV model with 345hp. In between were a Sprint model and two smaller V8s. It had classic 'coke bottle' styling, where the pronounced front and rear wheel arches enclosed a narrow-waisted middle section. The first-generation Firebird ran for just three years, from 1967 to 1969, but sold more than 250,000 units. Like the Mustang, Corvette and other muscular American classics, the Firebird's raw early power units were soon tamed, so that as the cars and their styling became more modern, their performance, alas, became more muted. Only later, as more advanced engine technologies were able to replace some of the power lost from the early V8s, did the Firebird and its Formula and Trans Am variants recover some of their early muscle.
Depending on the generation, year, and options selected, engines ranged from economical 2.5-liter four-cylinder units through exotic SOHC straight sixes, turbo V6 and V8 motors, and on to the fire-breathing 455 cubic inch big blocks. It was built from 1967 to 2002, through four very different generations and, like so many American cars of this era, it was hit hard by the oil crisis and tightening emissions regulations of the 1970s. The Firebird was the base model, but there were also Sprint, Esprit, Formula, Trans Am, and Ram Air models. Check the options right, and you could get bigger engines, better trim levels and special editions, as long as you were willing to make the payments. But just like the Mustang (and the Firebird's GM sibling, the Camaro) it was as tame as an actual pony in more affordable trim levels, and so proved popular with those who wanted to look cool, even if they weren't interested in going fast. It was a direct rival to the Ford Mustang and went for the same long-hood, short-deck look, and had a performance-orientated image calculated to appeal to a youthful market. Thank you for looking.The Pontiac Firebird is a classic American 'pony' car – a sporty 'compact' car with an exotic look and lots of power. Call or e-mail if interested, or to make a reasonable offer. Be sure to check out all the photos and video on our website. It is an awesome looking and equally awesome running vehicle. You will be hard pressed to find another third-generation thunderbird this well-cared for. The original wheels, original manual, shop manual, car cover, receipts, extra keys and extra parts are all included with the sale. The wheels and tires are not original, although we think they make the stance of the car look fantastic. Recent work includes steering box rebuild, transmission filter and oil, new complete exhaust, water pump, front-end alignment and tune-up. Mechanically, this car could drive to California and back without hesitation. The transmission and rear end are also original. It is powered by the original, numbers matching 390ci/300hp V8 mated to the column-shifting automatic Cruise-O-Matic transmission with rear-wheel drive. It is finished in the factory Raven Black (code A) over the original Black Vinyl (code 56) interior, and it has been repainted. The car has just under 53,000 original miles.
He is just the third owner and has traced the car back to its original owner from Detroit, Michigan. This 1961 Ford Thunderbird 2-Door Coupe has been the beloved summer cruiser of a local classic car mechanic for the past 15 years. Offered here is one of the cleanest and coolest classic cars we've had for sale, at a very affordable price point.
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