Other Firebirds and Trans Ams
This page contains pics of other Firebirds and Trans Ams. It is a purely subjective and eclectic mix according to the personal whims of this webmaster. Who knows? There might even be some non-Pontiacs included at some point.
You may have noticed how I tend to show examples from the various generations of body styles in the collages shown on these pages. It�s the height of my Firebird fantasy: if funds and space were non-issues, I�d collect a bunch of TA�s. I like �em all. Right now, many late 2nd gen and most every 3rd gen car can be acquired very inexpensively. And since First Editions (�69�s for you uninitiated) are so rare, I�d settle for a base �bird and build it into a TA clone. I may be a purist, but not that much of one! What really stokes my fire, though, is the 30th Anniversary edition TA. Say what you want regarding �pure Pontiac powered� vs. corporate-engined models, but the �98-�02 Trans Ams absolutely ROCK! Some day, I�m gonna have one. But not if it means having to let go of Gray Ghost - she�s here to stay.
The pictures above were taken in Dallas at the 2002 Pontiac Southern Nationals. 2002 was a sad year for afficianados of the F-bodies.
Here's some non-Pontiac stuff that is pretty cool. A fellow nearby recently acquired a large collection of early Ford parts. Mostly Model T and Model A original hardware, there were some individual parts, useable subassemblies and even some complete cars. He is offering the Model T for sale at $1000. It is very complete, the rust is significant but not catastrophic and the engine can be turned; it's not seized up! A lot of work, to be sure, but you just can't find 'em like this anymore:
Here's a picture of the Lake Speedster he built from a touring car.
He was going to use a C5 Corvette drivetrain, but the Flathead completes the nostalgic look much better. The Corvette parts are no slated for his next project, a Model A Streetrod. Nice!
Page One � Introduction to �Gray Ghost� and Firebird/Trans Am History
Page Two � History of �Gray Ghost�
Page Three � Most Recent Photos and Details
Page Four � Links and Other Stuff
Page Five � Our "Other" Rides (What? There's more to life than Trans Am'ing?)
Page Six � You are Here
Page Seven � My Firebird/TA Diecast and Model Collection
Page Eight - About Me
Page Nine - Previous Cars I've Owned
