Man we gotta stop reminiscing. It makes me want to lament the Firebird's demise. I am definitely one of those people fbodfather refers to as a "firebird friend." I've never owned a Camaro, only birds and fieros. I had a 77 Formula that was probably the most reliable car I ever owned. Sure the Pontiac 301 was so anemic it was laughable (135 BHP!!!) but the Hurst 4 speed and baby blue 1970s interior made that car just an unforgettable, iconic ride. I also had an 82 Trans Am with (people debate m on this claim's authenticity but I assure you it is true) the rare WS6 package which back then consisted of rear disc brakes, fatter sway bars and a beefier torque arm. In many ways, I liked the way that car handled better than my dad's 97 TA WS6 Vert, even though the 82 was a squeaky, rattly bucket of bolts. I'm willing to kiss my sister and buy GM's new F-car though.
Mostly because it's so unbelievably awesome in every way. And I've always thought that the F in F body was because of the Firebird.
