i know the 4th gen concept cars were the '88 banshee and the 4th gen iroc-z concept. But, anyway was there a 3rd gen concept car that was like the banshee? A concept before 1982 production.

 

I know there was at least one, I recall seeing pictures of it in a book somewhere...it's been awhile since I seen it though, don't remember which book.

 

good question...

 

I'm sure there was, I'd love to see some pics.

 

Okay, I dug through some of my old books and I found the one with concept pictures. Most of them are models, some are full size. The book is called Camaro, The Third Generation by Michael Lamm. It's a pretty cool book for those who have not seen it.

 

cool. anyone got anything for the firebird??

 

Here is a pic of the '82 Prototype

 

Here is another pic of some clay models

 

Very vette like in the clay models. I like how the B-pillars are swept back a bit.

 

Here are some early concepts.

 

i love camaro the third generation that book is filled with so many cool pictures and info man i love that book!!! if you find it get it!! they also have pictures of them molding it with guys standing around

 

This first one is from the January 1982 issue of Car and Driver



This second one is from a Firebird and Trans Am book from 82-83

 

wow now that some cool history stuff! i love looking at this old stuff got any more?

 

Last 2 I have

 

dude thanks u shold get some higher resulation scans and send them to webmaster@thirdgen.org so they can put them on the web site

 

It's funny they made another concept car called a banshee. John Delorian wanted originally to call the Firebird, Banshee. GM did not like the idea so they went with Firebird.

 

Sorry, I know this is slightly off topic, but The Banshee was also present in the Grand Theft Auto Series..........
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Ta Daa!!!!

This radom fact from Alex has been brought to you by the makers of the following........

 

the '88 concept was named after the original banshee that came out in the 60's. A concept named after a concept.

back to topic: nice job to all who posted pics and information so far. cool stuff.

 

cool.. i just ordered it online.. i hope it was worth the $6....

 

$6 bucks!! Damn, I think I paid $20 back in the day Definately worth it

 

its $48 something new... but i always by hardcover books used.. in "very good" condition from known vendors... alot cheaper, and 99% of the time, they look better then if i owned them for a couple years.. lol.

 

WOW Those turbo vec alloys suit the 82 prototype. I was thinking of keeping the alloys Morticia came on, but now...

Mark.

 

WOW, I've gotta get my hands on a copy of that issue! Awsome find. Thanks for posting those pages!!

 

I like how the 2nd gen wheels are on the prototype, now that shows how old it is lol

 

dont forget the 2nd gen mirrors

 

Oh ya, I didn't even notice that! Weird...

 

some of the pics are not available

 

Yah, because it's an old thread...

 

interesting thread !
any info ?

 

yea... get that book mentioned above.. it was worth the $$