Dedication 
Acknowledgments 

Chapter 1:
The Last of a Breed 
Changing Times
Death of the Muscle Car 
Glimmer of Hope 
A Legend is Born 
Critical Acclaim 
End of the Line 

Chapter 2:
Inside the SD-455 Engine 
303 and 366 Racing Engines 
Ram Air V Ramifications 
The SD-455 is born . . . Late 
Cylinder Block 
Rotating Assembly and Oiling System 
Camshaft 
Cylinder Heads 

Chapter 3:
Chassis, Suspension and Drivetrain 
Suspension, Steering and Braking Systems 
Radial-Tuned Suspension 
Rear Axle 
Wheels 
Transmission 
Exhaust System 

Chapter 4:
Exterior Design, Color and Trim 
About the Shaker 
The Screaming Chicken is Hatched 
1973 Details 
1974 Updates 

Chapter 5:
Interior Design, Color and Trim 
Interior Trim 
Equipment and Options 

Epilogue 
Post–Super Duty Vehicles 

Appendix A: Buyer's Guide 
Appendix B: 1973–1974 Pontiac Trans Am Specifications 
Appendix C: 1973 Firebrid Features and Options: Formula and Trans AM 
Appendix D: 1974 Firebrid Features and Options: Formula and Trans AM 
Appendix E: Factory and Dealer Paperwork