{"product_id":"the-definitive-firebird-trans-am-kit","title":"The Definitive Firebird \u0026 Trans Am Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Firebird \u0026amp; Trans Am Guide 1970½-1981 \u0026amp; Trans Am \u0026amp; Firebird Restoration 1970½-1981 Book Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestore, research, and fully understand the legendary second-generation Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am with this comprehensive two-book bundle dedicated to one of the most iconic muscle car platforms ever produced. Combining a detailed historical and originality reference with a practical hands-on restoration guide, this bundle is an essential resource for Pontiac enthusiasts, Trans Am collectors, Firebird restorers, and classic muscle car fans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering the entire second-generation Firebird and Trans Am production run from 1970½ through 1981, these books explore the development, collectability, factory options, restoration procedures, and performance heritage of the Pontiac F-Body platform during the height of the muscle car era and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Firebird \u0026amp; Trans Am Guide: 1970½-1981\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Definitive Firebird \u0026amp; Trans Am Guide: 1970½-1981\u003c\/i\u003e by Pontiac expert and historian Rocky Rotella provides a detailed year-by-year examination of second-generation Firebirds and Trans Ams. Covering production changes, rare options, engineering details, collectability, and factory history, this book serves as one of the most complete references available for these iconic Pontiac performance cars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside you will discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYear-by-year second-generation Firebird and Trans Am coverage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduction figures and rarity information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFactory option codes and running production changes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModel-year differences and engineering updates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of Formula 400 and Super Duty Trans Am models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmokey and the Bandit Trans Am history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterviews with Pontiac engineers and insiders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArchival GM photography and engineering information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginal and restored vehicle photography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis detailed guide documents the evolution of the second-generation F-Body platform while helping enthusiasts identify and understand the most collectible and historically significant Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrans Am \u0026amp; Firebird Restoration: 1970½-1981\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrans Am \u0026amp; Firebird Restoration: 1970½-1981\u003c\/i\u003e by Melvin Benzaquen delivers practical step-by-step restoration guidance for second-generation Pontiac Firebirds and Trans Ams. 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