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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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The Firebird that could have been

It's kind of sad when you think about it, that the Camaro was allowed to be ressurected while it's brother Pontiac was allowed to die, and the Firebird never got its feet off the ground after 2002

I found this and just thought that I would share it with the rest of you guys, I think its pretty good looking, and looks different enough from the new Camaro to make it viable for Pontiac, but we all now that won't be happening.

http://jalopnik.com/5481106/exodus-f...her//gallery/1

Someone's signature on here states this pretty well:

"RIP Pontiac

We Will Haunt the highways for many years to come"
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Re: The Firebird that could have been

Off Topic... In before the
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Re: The Firebird that could have been

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Off Topic... In before the
I think that this is a continuation of the past Pontiac Firebird models, so how is this off topic? Yeah its about a re-done 5th gen Camaro, but lets think about it as a restoration of a nameplate thats been resurrected by its brother, and its loyal. Haha I don't know, I hope you know what I mean.
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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Re: The Firebird that could have been

Same reason we don't talk about 4th Gens on Thirdgen.org It has nothing to do with Thirdgens...
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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I get it, but if it's www.thirdgen.org. It's off topic for this site. Personally, I'm for the advancement of the 82-92 platform. History and restoration as far as I'm concerned should deal with exactly that.
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