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This ad was in the latest issue of Car & Driver Magazine.


 
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Updated March 2023:
We've updated this article to include information about a new potential Pontiac Firebird, if Pontiac and the Firebird will return in an official capacity, and the values of all previous generations of the Pontiac Firebird. Read on to find out this information along with this amazing exclusive digital concept render.


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I had a Pontiac Fiero for 27 years. Only sold it to buy the Crossfire and no room in garage for Fiero.
I admit I was intrigued until I saw the fine print at the bottom of the ad.

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Pontiac built some fine cars between 1953 and 1970. <RIP>
 
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Pontiac 'kick started' the muscle car era when they dropped the 389 V8 in a Pontiac Tempest & called it the GTO.
 

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Although the Olds Rocket 88 of 1949 is usually recognized as the first muscle car.
 

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Originally Posted by dedwards0323
Pontiac 'kick started' the muscle car era when they dropped the 389 V8 in a Pontiac Tempest & called it the GTO.
There were "Muscle Cars" before the GTO. One example would be the 1963 Dodge Polara with a 426 Wedge engine and Cross Ram manifolds. There was also the 1962 Dodge Dart with the 413 etc..
Chrysler missed out for having the "1st Muscle Car" title, because GM had a better marketing group.
Pictured below is the 1963 Dodge Polara.


 

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There have been a few companies that can make modern Camaros into Firebirds. Then again, if you have enough cash, you can build anything! LOL
Here's a pic of a gen 5? Camaro converted:




 
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Originally Posted by dedwards0323
Although the Olds Rocket 88 of 1949 is usually recognized as the first muscle car.
I never new that. I always think of the 1960's era.
I just learned something new. Thank you sir.
And it's a great looking car as well!


1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88.
 
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