1977 Pontiac Firebird Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1977 Pontiac Firebird enjoy its classic styling and powerful performance, particularly from the V8 engines. They love the handling and look of the car, especially when equipped with performance upgrades. However, some drivers note issues with rust, poor gas mileage, and the need for suspension improvements. The car’s age also raises concerns about maintenance and body work upkeep."
Pontiac had an oiling problem with their 400 ci engines,, mine spun a bearing at 3000 rpm,,so I got a 455 for it,,and now it makes over 500 hp. After 33 yeears, I have to fix a couple of areas on the body, but it will be the same colour when I am done
May 16, 2010Simple, good looking car. RTS Radial Tuned Suspension, fancy name for this car has shocks and springs. Performance is great, great handling, interior was nice for the time and still looks good, but with all F Bodies, the dash rusts near window and roof supports. Since car was a Unibody, visible cracks started on roof from torque of new engine until we installed subframe connectors and 12 pt rollcage.
July 3, 2008Definitely one of the best cars I ever owned Had almost every bell and whistle Beautiful inside and out I enjoyed this car the entire time I had it The only reason I got rid of it was because of Indiana winters
August 24, 2009What owners say
Pontiac had an oiling problem with their 400 ci engines,, mine spun a bearing at 3000 rpm,,so I got a 455 for it,,and now it makes over 500 hp. After 33 yeears, I have to fix a couple of areas on the body, but it will be the same colour when I am done
May 16, 2010Simple, good looking car. RTS Radial Tuned Suspension, fancy name for this car has shocks and springs. Performance is great, great handling, interior was nice for the time and still looks good, but with all F Bodies, the dash rusts near window and roof supports. Since car was a Unibody, visible cracks started on roof from torque of new engine until we installed subframe connectors and 12 pt rollcage.
July 3, 2008Definitely one of the best cars I ever owned Had almost every bell and whistle Beautiful inside and out I enjoyed this car the entire time I had it The only reason I got rid of it was because of Indiana winters
August 24, 2009bought the firebird summer of 2004 for $3,000 with 59,000 original miles. i had it painted an vinyl top put back on. the next spring the rear frame section went to hell... (rust & street racing) been sitting every since til i can bring it to school an replace the frame sections an floor pans.. still only has 62,000 original miles on the numbers matching 400ci engine an 350turbo tranny..
May 17, 2008Did Burt Reynolds look like he was having fun in "Smokey & the Bandit"? The cars were a blast to drive, and now that I have more power,it should be that much more fun to drive..My car came with the 400 cubic inch V8, but that engine broke, and now it has a 455 with over 500 hp. I have owned it for 33 years, and it needs a bit of body work, & the new headliner installed, and hopefully, that will all be done, early in 2011 My son helped me get the car running again, this summer, and I have no intention of selling it. He would be disappointed , after all his hard work, if he did not become the heir to this car The body style was loved by a lot of people and it survived from 1970-1981. A lot of these cars were Trans Ams, but mine is a Formula,so that makes it more rare,and at present, it has 36705 miles on it.Even the belts and hoses are original.
December 2, 2008looks good stock, definately good performance for the time period but not up to par for some of todays performance cars. some suspension work and upgrades to the motor and it would be a monstor on and off the track.
September 14, 2009I cant find anything i dont like about it i was the one who put it back on the road. She is solid. body work starts this winter. The car doesn't get enough rpm's to spin tires, but it has a lot of tork. I put a really heavy duty suspension I built in back. the tires are glued to the road.
July 16, 2009Runs great, but would be perfect with a 4bbl
April 25, 2008got to love the formula, this one is like a trans am with the power and handling p ,,SNOW FLAFGE WHEELS, SPOILER, AND THE 'FORMULA' APPEARANCE PACKAGE!!! too much fun to drive!!!!!! i always wanted a formula since 1976 and now i have one!
February 23, 2012For likes it had a lot of power, Great looking car, handled great, and siunded great. For dislikes there are very poor gas mileage and it was automatic ( I much prefer manual) when it came time to change the tires they costed an arm and a leg.
September 23, 2009
