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Callaway Firebird
I'm a new member. I've read about a lot of fantastic cars on this forum!
I own a 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula that Callaway Cars put the complete C8 package (except the Aero Body) on. It is the only one they ever did. I read an article in March 1994 Motor Trend about the C8 Camaro. I contacted Callaway and they said they would put the package on a Firebird. I liked the interior and body of the Firebird. I had the car drop-shipped direct from the factory to Old Lyme. I received it on March 17, 1995 complete with Supernatural 400/383, headers (ceramic coated), Supernatural exaust system, Honker intake, Suspension (3/4'" lowered), F40 Brembo brake package and Hurst short-throw shifter installed at the factory. I liked the look of the Corvette ZR1 wheels on this body over the Callaway alloys so I requested them installed at the factory also.
In September of 1996 it went back to Old Lyme for the 435/383 upgrade. It came back in January, 1997.
In April, 1997 Mike Zoner and Bill Prout (then director of marketing) met me and picked up the car to be the subject of a promotional article in Sports Car International magazine. It was published in the Aug/Sept issue. They shipped another set of rims for me to put on for the article since they were prompting those at the time.
I have always kept it garaged, drive it only on sunny Southern California weekends and to local car shows. It has 60,000 miles, and it is in near new condition.
This is the only Firebird Callaway built. It is a beautiful, powerful, well-ballanced machine. A real joy to drive.
I own a 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula that Callaway Cars put the complete C8 package (except the Aero Body) on. It is the only one they ever did. I read an article in March 1994 Motor Trend about the C8 Camaro. I contacted Callaway and they said they would put the package on a Firebird. I liked the interior and body of the Firebird. I had the car drop-shipped direct from the factory to Old Lyme. I received it on March 17, 1995 complete with Supernatural 400/383, headers (ceramic coated), Supernatural exaust system, Honker intake, Suspension (3/4'" lowered), F40 Brembo brake package and Hurst short-throw shifter installed at the factory. I liked the look of the Corvette ZR1 wheels on this body over the Callaway alloys so I requested them installed at the factory also.
In September of 1996 it went back to Old Lyme for the 435/383 upgrade. It came back in January, 1997.
In April, 1997 Mike Zoner and Bill Prout (then director of marketing) met me and picked up the car to be the subject of a promotional article in Sports Car International magazine. It was published in the Aug/Sept issue. They shipped another set of rims for me to put on for the article since they were prompting those at the time.
I have always kept it garaged, drive it only on sunny Southern California weekends and to local car shows. It has 60,000 miles, and it is in near new condition.
This is the only Firebird Callaway built. It is a beautiful, powerful, well-ballanced machine. A real joy to drive.
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Hey Bruce, great car, very unusual, thanks for sharing! I bet you have surprised some cruisers!
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Bruce,
Welcome, very cool car , all about the Camaro and Corvette but never seen a Callaway Firebird
Welcome, very cool car , all about the Camaro and Corvette but never seen a Callaway Firebird
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INCREDIBLE!
I've been waiting for years with my fingers crossed that this car would someday show up here.
More pics! I'd love to see a closeup of the brakes. The Callaway build sheet would be awesome too.
I've been waiting for years with my fingers crossed that this car would someday show up here.
More pics! I'd love to see a closeup of the brakes. The Callaway build sheet would be awesome too.
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You should see the Trans Am that is in the shop right now!!!
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I should! Make it happen Big John!!!
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It is a black 2002 supercharged!
I don't like taking photos when they are very very busy!
I don't like taking photos when they are very very busy!
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Hey Brangeta, I'll get more pictures, the build sheet and a PDF of the magazine article posted hopefully this weekrnd. Sorry for the late reply.
Thanks for your interest!
Thanks for your interest!
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Is the supercharged Trans Am at the Callaway shop? Would like to see pictures when it's finished.
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It was last week!!!C8Bruce wrote:Is the supercharged Trans Am at the Callaway shop? Would like to see pictures when it's finished.
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Great! I can't wait.C8Bruce wrote:Hey Brangeta, I'll get more pictures, the build sheet and a PDF of the magazine article posted hopefully this weekrnd. Sorry for the late reply.
Thanks for your interest!
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Bump! Any updates?
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Hi All,
Well, its time to sell her. As you can tell by my activity on this forum I don't spend time with her any more. She sits in my garage with her cover on, not being appreciated. Its time to find her a loving new home.
Again, it is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, the only one that Callaway Cars put the entire C8 package on (sands the AeroBody). She is listed on Ebay, search Callaway Cars or Callaway Firebird.
I have attached interesting documents. I am the original owner.
Well, its time to sell her. As you can tell by my activity on this forum I don't spend time with her any more. She sits in my garage with her cover on, not being appreciated. Its time to find her a loving new home.
Again, it is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, the only one that Callaway Cars put the entire C8 package on (sands the AeroBody). She is listed on Ebay, search Callaway Cars or Callaway Firebird.
I have attached interesting documents. I am the original owner.
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- Callaway Promotion Article.pdf
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- Callaway Supernatural 435 Upgrade.pdf
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I saw this on ebay today and decided to look here and was surprised to see a post! Hey Bruce, what were the original wheels on the car, when the article was written? Do you remember the name of them? Why were those put on for the article?
I see on your invoice that ZR1 style wheels were put on the car by Callaway and that's what the car is wearing on ebay. Could you take a pic of them? It looks like they have Callaway center caps. I don't recall ever seeing Callaway ever do that before, and I'd like to save a pic of them to my files I save.
Very cool to see this car after all of these years! Good luck with the sale! I posted a link on my Facebook group called 4th Generation Camaro/Firebird History.
I see on your invoice that ZR1 style wheels were put on the car by Callaway and that's what the car is wearing on ebay. Could you take a pic of them? It looks like they have Callaway center caps. I don't recall ever seeing Callaway ever do that before, and I'd like to save a pic of them to my files I save.
Very cool to see this car after all of these years! Good luck with the sale! I posted a link on my Facebook group called 4th Generation Camaro/Firebird History.
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The original wheels were the '95 ZR-1s. I wanted the Callaway pinwheels but they wouldn't sell them without the run-flat option and I didn't want to pay for that. They put the Callaway caps in the center at my request.
The article was in the AUG/Sept issue of Sports Car International. At that time they were promoting Fittipaldi Wheels and Perelli tires. They shipped the wheels/tires to me for the article and I had a local shop install them. They offered them to me but I did not like the feel of the Perelli tires, nor did I like the look of the Fittipaldi wheels so I returned them. The ZR-1/Bridgestone RE77 combination was rock solid. The wheels were Fittipaldi Tubolares with Perelli P Zero tires.
Mike Zoner and Mike Vendetto at Callaway Cars still remember this car and myself. I contact them every several years.
Best regards
The article was in the AUG/Sept issue of Sports Car International. At that time they were promoting Fittipaldi Wheels and Perelli tires. They shipped the wheels/tires to me for the article and I had a local shop install them. They offered them to me but I did not like the feel of the Perelli tires, nor did I like the look of the Fittipaldi wheels so I returned them. The ZR-1/Bridgestone RE77 combination was rock solid. The wheels were Fittipaldi Tubolares with Perelli P Zero tires.
Mike Zoner and Mike Vendetto at Callaway Cars still remember this car and myself. I contact them every several years.
Best regards
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