What is a Firebird Esprit?
The Esprit began with the 1970 model. It can be identified by a “T” as the second digit in the VIN. It was placed between the base model and the sporty Formula. The Esprit was the luxury Firebird. It came standard with the custom interior in either cloth or vinyl, simulated wood grain dash, added acoustical insulation, consealed wipers, windshield radio antenna, chrome wheel well trim, vinyl side moulding, and a 3-speed automatic transmission. Other popular options included power locks, power windows, AC, cruise control, tilt steering, remote trunk release, rear window defroster, 8-track tape player, and vinyl top. There were no spoilers, air deflectors or hood scoops on these cars. In 1977 Pontiac introduced the Skybird, originally to be named after the 1976 show car called Bluebird, but that name was already used by Bluebird Body Company located in Georgia. The Skybird was coded W60. It consisted of a Lombard Blue two-tone paint scheme, coded #21 with an accent code of #58 (Bright Bl
