1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The Pontiac Firebird - launched in 1967 - was Chevrolet's answer to the Ford Mustang and the distinctive 'coke bottle' style was viewed by many as being more modern than the Mustang. In 1969, a Trans Am performance and appearance package became available. It was named after the nationwide Trans Am race series. The second-generation Firebird was introduced in February of 1970 and came equipped with the 6.6-liter RAM Air engine that produced 370 horsepower.

The Firebird made several TV and movie appearances, including having a starring role in the movie 'MQ' starring John Wayne. It also had an iconic role in the Hal Needham Movie series, 'Smokey and the Bandit.'

The American V-8 performance car was virtually extinct by 1974. Chevrolet had dropped its Z/28 performance model, yet the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am lived on, enjoying growing popularity, thanks in part to its powerful engines, bold styling, and outstanding handling. 1975 brought mandated catalytic converters and a renewed emphasis on corporate fuel economy standards. Despite this, the entire Firebird line enjoyed a healthy sales increase to 84,063 units sold for 1975, with the top-level Trans Am selling almost three times as many as in 1974.

For 1975, Pontiac produced 27,274 examples for the Trans Am.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2018