12. Books and Videos

Unless otherwise specified, all the books and videos below can be ordered through Classic Motor Books (1-800-826-6600).

• "The Fabulous Firebird" by Michael Lamm.
  
  Lamm-Morada
  PO Box 7607
  Stockton, CA
  ISBN 0-932128-01-7
  LOC catalogue no. 79-89981
  
  It covers both 1st and 2nd generations and has a section specifically on Trans Ams.

• "Firebird Source Book" by Thomas E. Bonsall (1981)
  
  Covers all models from 1967 through 1981. Complete description of year to year changes, options, and identification numbers.

• "Firebird - America's Premier Performance Car" by Gary L. Witzenburg (1982)
  
  Complete behind the scenes look at the Firebird from its inception in the 1960's through 1982. Candid interviews with key people in GM and in Pontiac Motor Division who fought to make the car what it is today.

• "Pontiac Trans Am 1969-1973" by John Gunnel (1992)
  
  Complete history of how the Trans Am came about and fought to stay around even through the shake out of the early 1970's. Complete production specs and numbers.

• "Camaro - Chevy's Classy Chassis" by Ray Miller
  
  Photographic documentation of all datails for 1967 thru 1981 models including special sections on the Z28, Rally Sport, and SS Camaros.

• "Camaro - From Challenger to Champion" by Gary L. Witzenburg
  
  Complete details on all production models up to 1982. Contains a look behind the scenes at the car's development and evolution.

• "Camaro Restoration Handbook" by Tim Currao & Ron Sessions
  
  Complete information on how to restore first and second generation Camaros from start to finish. Includes disassembling all body parts, and repairing rust/sun damage, convertible tops, wiring, glass, etc.

• "Camaro: Untold Secrets (1967-1969)" by Wayne D. Guinn
  
  Many little known facts gathered from the factory and race team insiders and secret departmental memos. Complete guide for production codes and part numbers.

• "The Great Camaro" by Michael Lamm
  
  Extensive coverage of the design and development of the 1st gens. Plus a good deal of information on the 2nd gens.

• "Firebird & Trans Am - Pontiac's 3rd Generation" by Martyn L. Schorr (1982)
  
  Contains all the planning and design specs which went into the 3rd generation Firebirds and Trans Ams. Very technical.

• "Camaro: The Third Generation" by Michale Lamm
  
  Contains a lot of info on the development and evolution of the 3rd generation Camaros and Z28s.

• "Third Generation Suspension Upgrades" by Midtek Industries
  
  1 Blackhawk Circle Unit E3, Dept OL
  Downingtown, PA 19335
  E-mail: X83CamaroZ@AOL.com
  
  Details springs, struts, etc with computer generated line art illustration.

• "Camaro and Firebird Performance Book" by Peter Sessler
  
  How-to-guide for 3rd generation performance upgrades. Street-legal and racer add-ons like exhausts, inductions, trannies, suspensions, brakes, wheels, tires, etc.

• "Camaro Performance Handbook" by Daniel Sanchez
  
  Improve street legal performance and handling on your 1981 thru 1992 Camaro. Tips on interior, suspension, and simple engine bolt-on mods like superchargers, exhaust systems, computer chips, and nitrous oxide.

• "Camaro Performance Handbook - Performance Modifications for 1982 - 1992 Camaros" by David Shelby
  
  Similar to the book above, but by a different author.

All Generations

• "Firebird and Trans Am 1967 - 1994" by Bill Holder and Phillip Kunz (1993)
  
  Year by year, model by model history of the cars complete with production numbers and options. Excellent array of pictures covering inside and out.

• "Firebird - Pure Excitement from Pontiac" by James M. Flamming (1994)
  
  Covers generation by generation and all the development that went into the car bringing it to where it is today.

• "Camaro White Book (1967 - 1993)" by Michael Antonick
  
  1967 thru 1993 Camaro owner's book of numbers: VINs, serial numbers, codes, colors, options, prices, production figures, and facts about each model year.

• "Visual History of the Pontiac Firebird" - 28 minute video (1989)
  
  Very similar to the "America's Premier Performance Car" but in video form. Includes original TV commercial clips.

• "Camaro: The Pace Car Story (1967 - 1993)" - 48 minute video (1993)
  
  Video of the Camaros colorful history. Includes rare Camaro footage from TV commercials to SCCA Trans Am racing.

• "How to Build & Modify Chevrolet Small-Block V8 Camshafts & Valvetrains" by David Vizard
  
  Motorbooks International
  ISBN 0-87938-595-2
  
  
  • "Jackie Stewart's Principles of Perfomance Driving - Roadcraft for the 1990s" by Jackie Stewart
    
    Hazelton Publishing
    ISBN 0-905138-91-0
    
    The author is a three time F1 world champion. The book deals with all the driving ideas but also with fitness, diet etc etc. It mainly deals with racing but there is an area on driving on the road.

  • "Autocrossing Fastlane" - 55 minute video 1992
    
    Autocrossing basics for the beginner and tips/secrets for the expert.

  • "Autocrossing with Dick Turner" - 60 minute video
    
    Turner reveals his science and tricks to winning autocross. Learn about understeer, oversteer, skid pads, trailing brake, cornering, shifting, braking, and more.

  • "Going Faster (Skip Barber) - 90 minute video
    
    Sit behind a Formula Ford at Skip Barber's Racing School right in your own living room. Learn about cornering, braking, drafting, passing, etc.

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