I wasn't even aware of their existence.
It's too bad that AMC was a company that seemed to always be working right on the edge of bankruptcy.... We might have seen more of them produced. After reading some history, the general consensus of the time seemed to consider the AMX III as being superior to both the Pantera, and the GT40.
It’s a 67 Fitchbird. Not much is known about them and it’s estimated there are only 2 left. Some reports say more than 2 were made other reports say only 2 were made. So who knows.
Little history: they were made by John Fitch, upon GM’s request. He was a race car driver and was known for modifying Corvair’s. So he tried some muscle cars and they ultimately scrapped the project.
My theory is this car was in the very BEGINNING stages of improving aero on the firebirds but Pontiac didn’t show interest in pursuing the project further.
It’s a 67 Fitchbird. Not much is known about them and it’s estimated there are only 2 left. Some reports say more than 2 were made other reports say only 2 were made. So who knows.
Little history: they were made by John Fitch, upon GM’s request. He was a race car driver and was known for modifying Corvair’s. So he tried some muscle cars and they ultimately scrapped the project.
My theory is this car was in the very BEGINNING stages of improving aero on the firebirds but Pontiac didn’t show interest in pursuing the project further.
My theory is this car was in the very BEGINNING stages of improving aero on the firebirds but Pontiac didn’t show interest in pursuing the project further.
Fitchbird huh?
That was likely the finished product... Fitch was known for his sail panels. Which likely would have helped with the aero.... At around 200 mph. It's a shame that the Firebird fell about 80 mph short of that mark!
As a side note:
John Fitch was an interesting fellow. He was a WWII fighter pilot who flew P51 Mustangs. He is credited as the first pilot to shoot down a Messerschmitt ME 262, which was the first operational jet fighter.
Fitchbird huh?
That was likely the finished product... Fitch was known for his sail panels. Which likely would have helped with the aero.... At around 200 mph. It's a shame that the Firebird fell about 80 mph short of that mark!
As a side note:
John Fitch was an interesting fellow. He was a WWII fighter pilot who flew P51 Mustangs. He is credited as the first pilot to shoot down a Messerschmitt ME 262, which was the first operational jet fighter.
I read a thing about him about 7 or 8 years ago, I think it was Lime Rock he helped design but he did say the ME-262 was out of fuel and landing, but it never flew again.
This one might be a little easy for most.
I read a thing about him about 7 or 8 years ago, I think it was Lime Rock he helped design but he did say the ME-262 was out of fuel and landing, but it never flew again.
This one might be a little easy for most.
Chuck Yeager shot down a 262 in the same fashion. It's difficult to shoot down a plane that has nearly a hundred mile per hour advantage on every other plane. The British used to scramble a fighter squadron or two every time that a ME 262 was reported to be in the air. Not to try to intercept it, but to go and orbit around the approach end of the airfields that they were suspected to be operating from. The Brits would try to shoot them down after the plane had slowed down on final approach for landing. It became the preferred tactic for combating the ME 262.
Folks we have recently removed several discussions that essentially harass or call out other members and were rude, trolly messes. This kind of posting is uncool and if you troll or harass another member you should expect to see some blowback from the site team.
Posting rules and...
I know I had like an 8 month hiatus at one point but damn who is left on here from the old regulars? I know 2 or 3 of us off the top of my head but damn... Soccer I haven't seen post in forever, Rap is gone although he probably got banned a few times by other mods... lots of other regulars are...
Figured I'd throw this out there for the DIY'rs. Harbor Freight has recalled their 3 ton jack stands. Be careful if you are still using them.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/harbor-freight-recall-jackstands-collapse/
#veryexcite! I read all the books and then watched the show. Not exactly thrilled with all the changes but I can deal. 81 minutes tonight. I watched the last episode 12 days ago as a leaked release so I wasn't spoiled so this has been a pretty good leadup for me to E7.
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