The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am arrived at a moment when muscle cars were supposed to be backing down, yet it quietly ...

This 1974 Pontiac Firebird is a true survivor; the odometer shows only 9,400 miles, and the number isn't surprising, ...

The Pontiac Firebird and its Trans Am specialty package are among the defunct brand's most iconic vehicles. Throughout their run, the WS6 performance package was a staple, primarily for the Trans Am ...

The Firebird started out as Pontiac's answer to the Mustang, and during its 35-year history, it became one of GM's most iconic models. In 1964, Pontiac introduced the GTO package for the Tempest-based ...

When it comes to classic American muscle cars, you've likely heard the names "Firebird" and "Trans Am." Classic Pontiacs have a well-earned reputation among aficionados of American steel and a proud ...

It was no secret that the First-Generation Firebird was rushed into production. Ford's 196412 Mustang took Detroit by surprise, leaving everyone to catch up. The Camaro made its debut just two years ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I tell the stories of new and old cars, and how to buy and enjoy both. Jun 26, 2024, 12:06pm EDT Jun 27, 2024, 08:02pm EDT The ...

In late September 1966, Chevrolet debuted the Chevy Camaro as a direct competitor to the stunningly successful Ford Mustang. The Excitement Division didn’t want to be left out of the pony car fun, and ...

Few cars capture the bombastic spirit of muscle cars quite like the final Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Recently, one of the most significant examples of this model changed hands. This particular car isn ...

Anyone familiar with today's musclecar market knows the effects major collector-car auctions have had upon the hobby in recent years. Not only are low-production, numbers-matching Pontiacs drawing ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...