aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. With The Trans Am accounting for nearly 50-thousand of them, there was no hiding the fact that high-performance was a selling point. Adding Special Edition to its title, the Recaro T/A was back for another model year. The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each interior color combination available for the 1988 Trans Am GTAs: 19D -- Trim Combination, Black Cloth -- 1,231. UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. Clutches Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights, Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold Convertible The base Firebirds were blessed with a new, smoother MFI 3.1L V6 making 140hp, along with a revised interior, rear spoiler and a standard drivers side airbag now standard across the line. Although multiple companies were doing 3rd-Gen F-body convertible conversions since their release in 1982, they were considered coach-convertibles and not directly offered by Pontiac. Weight: . tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. 103 At this point, Firebird designer John Shinella was enlightened to the premise; he was excited about it to say the least. Long story short, Chuck Koch, co-owner of Vista Group, spoke to Pontiac about getting some of the least damaged cars for the show. Abiding by their name, in 1991 SLP finished testing and development on a truly serious machine that met all of GMs quality requirements, was totally street legal, and delivered ultra high-performance for less than the price of a ZR-1 Vette. steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. The lower-body stripe was 1999 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. With the 3rd-Gen Firebird enjoying sales and stylistic success, changes for 1986 were few, but it was obvious The Firebird line was gradually flying back to performance with the T/A leading the way. option for the Sport Coupe. The 5.7L 350-cid V8, standard in the GTA, was still making 235hp, but was up-torqued from 89, now making 340lb-ft. Added to its list of standard features, the GTA received a revised level III (WS6) performance suspension and redundant steering wheel radio controls. Only 1,007 Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67 So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. transmission available on V-8 cars. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? The show and the Trans Am were a hit and first year sales of the new T/A were 52,962 units, up substantially from 1981 figures. 210 BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. The pace cars were only available with the LU5 Crossfire injected Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). 5.0L 305-cid V8 making 190hp/240lb-ft mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, Aero ground effects package with integrated fog lights, Dual power side rear view mirrors (on first 100 cars built), Articulating front bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Delco-GM monaural push-button radio, Rally gauge instrumentation with full-length console, Specific GTA front fascia-mounted and front fender-mounted cloisonn badges, Specific 168-inch gold cross-laced (diamond spoke) aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires, Power four-wheel disc brakes, limited slip rear axle as a part of WS6 special performance handling package, L98 5.7L 350-cid V8 with Tuned port fuel injection and 3.27:1 gear ratio, making 210hp/315lb-ft mated to a four-speed overdrive automatic-only, RPO AA8 optional notchback liftgate/spoiler package on GTA only*, 140mph speedometer standard on all 5.0/5.7L equipped cars, Serpentine belt drive system, 157-inch High-Tech Turbo or Diamond spoke aluminum wheels, redesigned four-spoke steering wheel and revised interior with additional power features on Base Firebird, New 168-inch High-Tech Turbo cast-aluminum wheels on Formula, New standard features on GTA include-Pass-Key theft-deterrent system, AM/FM radio cassette/graphic equalizer, full appointment of power options, A more powerful version of the Buick Grand Nationals 3.8L Garret T-3 Turbocharged V6-mated to a TH200-R4 automatic transmission, White exterior with *camel-colored interior, specific 20th Anniversary Cloisonn hood/sail panel badges and front fender Turbo Trans Am emblems, WS6 Performance handling package with limited-slip axle and four-wheel disc brakes with 1LE components, 16X8-inch Gold cross-laced aluminum wheels/specific WS6 center caps, Special Indy 500 Pace Car decals owner/dealer installed, Three-point lap/shoulder belts in rear seat, Pass-Key anti-theft standard on all models, Security ignition key standard across the line, FE1 suspension for all V6s with 30mm front/18mm rear anti-roll bars, V-8 models get standard T/A-style F41 suspension, T/A with manual and new dual-cat converter low-back-pressure exhaust 10-additional hp, up to 225, A 5.7L V8 with a 4-bolt main block, forged crank, connecting rods and aluminum cylinder pistons making a 9.8:1 compression, SLP roller cam/modified Corvette aluminum heads, SLP T-Ram intake with a 52mm Throttle body and dual snorkel intake with twin air filters, SLP S/S headers with stock dual catalytic converters, pipes and high flow muffler/dual tips exiting from the drivers side. OHC-6 bar in tail lights. The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. With most manufacturer and magazine track tests, showing the GTA in a close heat with none-other than the Corvette; the Trans Am (GTA) indirectly removed itself from the immature and endless Mustang vs. Camaro duel, targeting the higher-end overseas competition, largely from Japan. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) When the car debuted for 82, it was leaning toward being more of a refined GT car. 41 Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. increased stopping power. Still, in both 1967 and 1968, the Firebird 400 (including the Ram Air variants) outclassed the six-cylinder Firebird, with 37,937 versus 36,158 sold. RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. 1981 S.E. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. planned, but then dropped. 1,217 *For an additional $9,995, you could choose the Competition Option package, adding Brembo brake calipers with 13-inch cross drilled/slotted rotors, a six-point roll bar, drivers Recaro racing seat, five-point Simpson racing harness, aluminum hood and rear seat delete. Pontiac had also hoped Copyright 2001-2016. If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. Z28. I ordered the PHS docs for this car and found out it's a 350HO. overseas) four cylinder. Added to the list of engines, was the H.O 2.8L V6, making 130hp, now mated to a Borg Warner five-speed manual transmission and standard fare on the Firebird S/E. Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. Only 25 Firehawks were built, with sticker prices in the $40,000 range. The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. first available. 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. catalytic converters) which increased power output by 13% on cars so equipped. optional for the B4C. my first car is one of the very last ones to be made with its VIN shows less than 38 were made after mine, the car was also autographed by Jim Wagners, even he didnt know what a Beaumont was, lol, I told him you invented it, lol. year. in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. Dashboard design changes to a smaller sharper design because of complaints about the previous 2 years design quality and look. Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. 5,683 Because of the late-1971 GM worker's strike, production for the 1972 Firebirds was extremely low, and fortunately sales rebounded in 1973. Berlinetta. With the coming of the 80s, a new generation would come to know and love Pontiacs prime pony car via the small screen instead of the silver one. Base Firebirds still got the 135hp 2.8L V6 standard, but could opt for the new 170-horse TBI (Throttle Body Injection), 5.0L motor. *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. Paint RPO's change for new base-coat, clear-coat process. 8,692 The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. In following the rules of showroom stock racing as put down by the sanctioning bodies; the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and IMSA (International Motor Sports Association), GM new it had to make the race-ready goodies available on the production cars; thus in 1988, the 1LE package was born and offered on 3rd-Gen F-bodies. 301 T-top White-painted W62 Aero ground effects package with white grille slot inserts and medium blue trim/graphics (including hood bulge and 5.0-liter H.O. The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on Previously, all 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z's got the higher output LB9. Camaros were built. Not exactly blistering fast, but acceptable for the era. Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. Read on to learn how to find your car's details using our comprehensive 1967-2002 Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird VIN decoder. 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. (XWL). had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. All lower valances and rear bumper JH: The 1LE was developed for both Firebird and Camaro, to compete in the IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) races against foreign competition like the Porsche 944 and Nissan 300ZX. Its known that one is red and the other is black. altogether. Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the *Standard SLP Firehawk suspension includes, 1LE adjustable Koni shocks, stiffer bushings, upgraded control arms, higher rate springs and larger disc brakes, Unique 179.5-inch Ronal R-15 wheels with body-color-painted inner spokes, wrapped in *Firestone Firehawk 275/40SZ17 tires The new mill was wielded by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto-trans. The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. If you can, please post some photos for everyone. As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. 326 V8 B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law The limited edition cars featured full body 10,466 `Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98 The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch 1981 Pace Car Turbo Trans Am regardless. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. 28 1990 1LE B2L Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. 1980 S.E. It simply went to the wrecking yard. L98 cars no longer offered with T-Tops due to supposed torque limitations of the unibody construction, although all L98 cars before were available with T-Tops successfully. systems. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. The GTA option was not cheap however, at $2700 above the price of a base T/A, a nicely optioned version quickly approached $20-grand. The car was 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the . G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch The code consisted of a "2", designating a Pontiac engine, followed by the model year (0=1970 etc), the assembly plant code (U=Lordstown, N=Norwood, L=Los Angeles, Van Nuys), and the vehicle serial number. available with LO3 V-8. as the hot ticket. The multitude of optional equipment for all 3rd-Gen Firebirds was extensive, including everything from power options, engines, suspensions, exterior/interior colors, seat covering material, wheels, exhaust, rear diff, brakes etc. HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. Final year for third generation platform. Completing the efficiency was a 500-lb. Commemorative Edition'. built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. Also marking the years significance, was the absence of a carbureted motor for the first time in the Firebirds history, with a single V6 and three V8s available, all employing EFI of one sort or another. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top The Coupes were labeled Y81 and the T-top cars were labeled Y82**, **Note: The Firebird Formula cars included all the engines, the Pontiac 301, Chevy 305, Pontiac 350, Olds 350, Pontiac 400, W72 Pontiac 400, and the Olds 403**, *Note: There were 12,692 Manual Transmission and 70,590 Automatic Transmission units built in 1978 between the L78 and W72 models. autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering The big news for Pontiac in 1967 was their entry into the Pony car market with the new Firebird. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. Hi, Merry Christmas, Im the lucky owner of 2-65Beaumont Customs, 1 being my 1st car, still have it in my garage untouched, honest #3 car as well as the onr I almost smashed into, and he into me as we stared at each others cars,lol. With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. Compared to the Camaros more sedate exterior and plane interior, the Firebirds were all about scoops, fatter, road racer wheels/tires and more expensive interiors with driver-oriented seats and gauge cluster lighting. with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. Content of G92 was expanded and purchased as a `performance Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. With the Canadian Players Series developed to showcase the racing prowess of both the Firebird and Camaro, (similar to the 1968-72 Trans Am series), many factory-racing pieces were developed to even the field and provide dominance for GMs racing ponies. Pontiac markets another pace car replica. Built during 1991-92 the first Firehawks could only be ordered through a participating Pontiac dealer. 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. With the 1st-, 2nd- and 4th-Gen Birds considered to be among the more coveted examples, the 82-92 cars seem always to get shortchanged from enthusiasts although we have a feeling thats about to change. All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65 Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. Package IS THE SITE DOWN?? Camaro. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. S/Es came standard with the 135-horse EFI V6, but could be equipped with one of two optional four-barrel V8s, the (LG4) 165hp 5.0L or (L69) 190hp with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. It was also within 70 lbs. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. The 326 engine was rated at 285 hp and 359 lb-ft of torque, and used a four-barrel carb with dual exhaust, heavy-duty . also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. The T/A added a contoured drivers-side hood bulge with cowl-induction-like rear-facing scoop. Call us: 440-701-6550 1973 The most powerful engine to hit the streets, the 455 Super Duty Production Numbers Model: Firebird V-6 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 1,370 Model: Firebird V-8 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 12,726 Model: Esprit Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 17,299 Model: Formula 350 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 4,771 Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. 301 the better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. Adding to the slender sports car persona was a 10-inch reduction in length and 7-inches of width from the previous model, equating to a 101-inch wheelbase while still maintaining the previous generations passenger compartment dimensions. Similar to and including much of the Special Edition Recaro T/As options, the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Limited Edition package added: EVEN FLIGHT AND A FIERY FIFTEETH B-DAY FOR THE T/A: 1984. Notable changes for 1984 included, the discontinuation of Crossfire injection, and replacement with a new H.O. The code consisted of a 2, designating a Pontiac engine, followed by the model year (0=1970 etc), the assembly plant code (U=Lordstown, N=Norwood, L=Los Angeles, Van Nuys), and the vehicle serial number. In 1988 only, this wheel rather TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. Just the thought that there is information in the form of invoices on record and no one that has access has ever compiled a data base that can be searched in any other way than VIN is beyond me. The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. Other additions were few but significant. Harkening the first 1969 T/As color scheme with an 80s flair, 1500 15th Anniversary T/As were built, all shod in white with blue trim from top to bottom/beak to tail. One car was a Trans Am Convertible. All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. 1979 S.E. Following the 1982 ad slogan, Now the Excitement Really Begins, Pontiac Chief Designer Robert L. Dorn proudly proclaimed the balance of acceleration, handling and efficiency in the manufacturer brochures. I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. 6,519, 14,866 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. drop in weight compared to the 81 model. 1980 S.E. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic cars. 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. Trans Am receives previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side with silver stripes. 5.7 TPI motor (B2L) or 5.0 TPI motor (LB9) with 5 speed (MM5) manual. . Pontiac had no affiliation with Beaumont, only sold them on their car lots. 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. The convertible was available on the Sport The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. (high-output) L69 four-barrel 5.0L V8 making 190hp. have one of the G92 packages in 1991. 1,817 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. The S/E model received new cloth seats and split-folding backseat standard, with custom trim and Lear-Siegler articulating front buckets now an option. Amos Press Inc. (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. Shoulder belts are added in the back. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. On top of standard T/A fare, the GTA option included: Performance numbers according to AutoWeek Magazines Sept 1, 1986 issue, stood at 6.5-second 0-60mph and 14.7-seconds in the 1/4-mile. third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. 3,444 Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI stripes. 1979 403 (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z' To save money, they opted for the OHC. Stands for "Special Edition". The Firebird remained basically unchanged. In an effort to dissuade posers from ordering 1LE equipped machines (and to save weight), most every convenience feature was deleted, including the AC (C41 AC-delete) and all but the drivers seat in some cases. 3,050 The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent Base birds were fitted with the FE1 suspension, T/A with F41 Rally Tuned suspension and GTA/Formula with WS6 as standard. Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. P245/50ZR-16 tires replaced the P245/50VR-16 Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and the automotive press late in 1986. One other difference between a 1981 305 T-top For example, Trans Ams produced at Norwood (style 22887) used the base Firebird code on the data plate (22387), but identified the Trans Am by means of an imprinted WS4, the UPC for the Trans Am option (UPC=Universal Production Code). grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler 1980 301 Turbo All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. Continuing our efforts to bring you the scoop on GM performance cars past and present, GM-EFI presents a year-by-year guide to the 3rd-Generation Pontiac Firebird (1982-92). Engine designations were removed from side valance badging and only appeared on code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. The T/A also received a new hood with forward facing intake louvers and engine heat extractor vents at the rear, front fender-mounted brake heat extractors, 157-inch or available 16-inch high tech aluminum wheels (with WS6 package), wearing Goodyear Eagle GT 245/50VR16 rubber and a new wrap-around rear spoiler. Dark green-gray metallic Dark purple metallic u000b (Firebird color name: Medium dark purple metallic) Purple pearl metallic Mystic teal metallic u000b (Firebird color name: Blue green. 1980 301 T-top Car and Driver selects the 84 Camaro Z28 as the best handling car built in the United States. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. It's no surprise that car enthusiasts around the world are drawn to these sporty and elegant vehicles, and undertake restoration projects to bring them back to original condition. G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, color and tail lights got a gold and black horizontal divider bar. The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in 15 Hardtop & Cloth Interior (Base) All Camaro TPI motors Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. passengers side of engine de-cluttering the underhood area. The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white Retail sales growth was 85% in 2011, 43% in 2012, and 11% in 2013. Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. Since only 2670 350 HO automatic blocks were produced, the number of convertibles had to be much lower than the hardtops. "Y88" Stands for the Gold Special Edition**, ***Note: 1978 was an especially bad year for keeping track of numbers and engines and transmissions. Changes focused on engine choices and output. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. special service package. lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. Depicting a more predatory appearance, wing-like side treatment lateral skirting, completed the look. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available Built by SLP, the car featured a modified L98 350 and a ZF 6-speed manual transmission. 1980 S.E. This was the last year for the Sport Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. 30,728 By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. Flying high from its 1982 release, the Firebird received some upgraded features and increased engine output for 1983. Clubs are for people too, not just cars. The Firebird H.O. This was the first appearance of 16" wheels on a third generation f-body.