Celebrating first-generation Pontiac Firebirds
If you love Pontiac’s, Wichita was the place to be the third week of June, as the Pontiac Oakland Club International (POCI) had its 42nd annual convention. We were fortunate to have 3 of our Midwest Firebirds members there to take pictures and comment on the event. Another one of our members was chosen to judge the FGF class, but unfortunately, was unable to make the trip. This is such a big story Continue Reading →
Part 1 in a 2 part series – by Ken Pitcher
As the nation focuses on the NCAA basketball tournament this week, we have a Firebird Final Four for our first gen fans to enjoy. Admittedly, today it is unusual to own even one first generation Firebird, and we’re all proud of our vintage Continue Reading →
You never quite know when unexpected surprises will come your way. Mike Plewa was certainly caught off guard when he wandered onto a Missouri car dealer’s back lot in 1999 and came across a 1968 Pontiac Firebird. The vehicle was tucked in the way back. “It still had the license plates from ’69 and the original dealer plate frames,’ said Plewa. “I simply couldn’t believe it.” His Continue Reading →