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I was talking with someone tonight about the new Camaro and it suddenly hit me - what about the Firebird? Has anyone heard if Pontiac will jump on the bandwagon and bring back the screaming chicken?
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I first saw artist Kevin Morgan's Firebird TA concept drawings on transamcountry.com and it blew me away, just as it did a lot of fans of the 2nd gen Firebird. I didn't particularily like the new Camaro concept at first (and the jury is still out for me) but the look of the TA was stunning to me. I know they're basically the same car so I can't explain why the Camaro just looks ordinary.
Norsky 2007-12-18 21:34:23
I doubt Pontiac will ever build it. But if the new Camaro fairs well you just never know. Anyway, here's a peek at what Kevin Morgan did.
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Thanks for the pictures. Nice looking concept. I have been looking for a new family car. Would like a manual trans with rear drive. Maybe the Camaro will fit the bill. Also looking at the Cadillac CTS.
Steve, Lifetime Member #129
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I always liked the style of the Firebird better than the Camaro.
That flamin bird is awesome.
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i AGREE DAVE, I HAD A 95 CONVERT FB. I SHOULD HAVE KEPT IT . IT REMINDED ME ALOT OF THE C3 VETTES BECAUSE OF THAT LONG POINTED NOSE THAT ONE COULDN`T SEE THE END OF. IT WAS RED TOO!
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I wish they would build on one of his designs, they are all great, alot better than the camero. Thanks for the lincs, Norsky.
I had a pair of '84 Trans Ams, couldnt resist the second one, it was 2 digits away from the one i bought new for the wife, and was basically identical. Really built up mine, 420 hp 350, upgraded suspension, etc.
Sure do miss those birds.
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I like the black one on the far right side. Looks far better than the Camaro!
Dave
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I said to Michele when those Firebird renditions by Kevin Morgan came out. "If Pontiac comes out with that car, the Vette and GTO are history. Were going out and buying one of those."
Well we can rest assured GM won't make anything that cool looking. They are seemingly a day late and many dollars short when it comes to thing like this.
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