Find new and used Pontiac Firebirds for sale on RacingJunk.com. The Pontiac Firebird followed on the heels of the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, debuting in 1968. It didn’t take long for the Firebird to carve out its own niche as an exclusive high-performance machine for discerning drivers. The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was flashy, while the Firebird Formula offered respectable performance coupled with light weight and an understated exterior.