1968 Pontiac Firebird Page - Road Tests and Articles - First Generation Firebird (1967, 1968, 1969)

Version: 16 March 1999

Road Tests and Articles

Collection of articles written about the 1968 Pontiac Firebird. If you have contributions or know about other articles, let me know so I can reference or reproduce them here. Use the "Suggestions or Problems" button below or use the contact page.

Motor Trend

Hatching A Firebird

by Donald MacDonald
Motor Trend
Publication date: March 1967

Synopsis:
This is one of two articles that was featured in this months magazine. This article gave historical information and is a good read.

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We Got Smoke From A Flaming 400, And A Cheery Note From A Warbling OHC 6

by John Ethridge
Motor Trend
Publication date: March 1967

Synopsis:
This is the second of two articles that was featured in this months magazine. This is a road test with some features mentioned.

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Firebird

Motor Trend
Publication date: January 1968

Synopsis:
This one contains two articles. One is a road test and the other compares the 400 to other muscle cars. I have not been able to locate the article.

Motor News

Pontiac Sets Entry Date For Sports Car Models

Motor News
Published by Detroit, Automobile Club of Michigan
Publication date: February 1967

Synopsis:
A brief introduction for the 1967 Firebird.

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Motor News Car of the Month

by LRB
Motor News
Published by Detroit, Automobile Club of Michigan
Publication date: May 1967

Synopsis:
A brief review about the 1967 Firebird and its introduction.

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Miscellaneous

A Brace of Birds

Car Life
Publication date: August 1967

Synopsis:
This is a road test for the Sprint and 400 from among Pontiac's Five Firebirds.

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Firebird: Pontiac's '67 1/2 entry, with the emphasis on POWER

Unkown Magazine
Publication date: 1967

Synopsis:
This article was a comparison in this magazine for "Detroit's 5 Compact Sportsmen." This article gives a historical perspective and a road test.

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'68 Firebird 400 Road Test

by J. William Lamm
Magazine, 8 pages
Special Interest Autos
Published by Hemmings Motor News
Publication date: SIA#/October 1986

Synopsis:
Good review with history, numbers, options, and numerous photos. A definite must read article.

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Road Test

Hot Rod Magazine
Publication date: March 1968

Synopsis:
This article was referenced in another article. I have not been able to locate the article.

Pontiac Firebird: 400 CU. IN. Of GTO Engine

Car and Driver
Publication date: March 1967

Synopsis:
I have not been able to locate the article.

Road Test

Car and Driver
Publication date: March 1968

Synopsis:
I have not been able to locate the article.

100% Pure Firebird

CARS
Publication date: 1968

Synopsis:
I have not been able to locate the article.

Pontiac Firebird

Sports Cars Illustrated
Publication date: February 1968

Synopsis:
Featuring the Pontiac Firebird on cover and road test within. I have not been able to locate the article.