Firebird Hood Graphic Table 1970 - 1981
Updated: November 23, 2008

The table below is my attempt at providing the most accurate pictorial possible of the various hood birds used each year from 70-81. Where possible, I have shown different color/hood bird combinations when I have found them but, given the availability of decals in various colors and styles, I cannot guarantee all of the combinations shown were actually offered or produced by Pontiac. My goal is to provide the most accurate information possible. If and when I can find documented evidence a particular color combination was never offered I will remove it or perhaps add it to a "fantasy" section for owners that own a particular color Firebird and might wonder what different color birds would look like on their car.

On the flip side, in an attempt to provide accurate cataloging of all years, I am not arbitrarily adding any particular color combination unless I have documents showing it existed, reasonable certification from the owner or just a reasonable assessment on my part that it probably existed. So there may be some instances where a particular color combination has been missed. The continuing goal will be to only provide here the actual bird graphics and color combinations that Pontiac actually offered and produced. The graph is meant to help Firebird owners but I make no claims as to the absolute correctness of the graphics provided. If you believe any of these listings contain an error or mistake feel free to contact me about it at webmaster1@firebirdgallery.com (
remove the "1" before sending). As always with this site my aim is to provide the most accurate information I can.

Additionally if you can provide a nice overhead shot of a hood bird decal or color combo I do not yet have PLEASE take the time to take the picture and send it to me at the e-mail address above. Make the sure as much of a direct overhead shot as you can get. I'd prefer to eliminate as much of the windshield and front end as possible. Make sure the picture is clear, taken during a well-lit day and send it to me in the largest resolution you can produce i.e. 1024x768, 1280x1024 etc... Please also take the time to let me know what year model the car is, what color it is, if the car has ever been repainted, if the decal has ever been replaced and finally how original you feel it is.

Thanks to Ken Carothers for sending me the original table and helping me to get this started!!

                                   1970-1972

Code Color Description

Image

10 Polar White Blue Center with Black Wings
26 Lucerne Blue White Center with Black Wings

 

1973

Code Color Description

Image

11 Cameo White Black Center with Lt. Blue / Dk. Blue
48 Brewster Green Black Center with Lt. Green / Dk. Green
75 Buccaneer Red Black Center with Lt. Orange / Dk. Orange

 

1974

Code Color Description

Image

11 Cameo White Black Center with Lt. Blue / Dk. Blue
29 Admirality Blue Black Center with Lt. Blue / Dk. Blue
(Note: The Lt. Blue part of this decal looks more white to me than the Lt. Blue part of the decal for a white TA.
75 Buccaneer Red Black Center with Lt. Orange / Dk. Orange

 

1975

Code Color Description

Image

11 Cameo White Black Center with Lt. Blue / Dk. Blue
13 Sterling Silver Black Center with Red / Charcoal Not Available
29 Stellar Blue Black Center with Lt. Blue / Dk. Blue
(Note: The Lt. Blue part of this decal looks more white to me than the Lt. Blue part of the decal for a white TA.
75 Buccaneer Red Black Center with Lt. Orange / Dk. Orange

 

1976

Code Color Description

Image

11 Cameo White Black Center with Red / Charcoal
13 Sterling Silver Black Center with Red / Charcoal
19 Starlight Black Black Center with Gold / Lt. Gold Not Available
19 Starlight Black L.E. Matte Black Center with Gold / Lt. Gold
36 Firethorn Red Not Available Not Available
51 Goldenrod Yellow Black Center with Orange / Lt. Gold
78 Carousel Red Black Center with Yellow / Lt. Gold

 

                                                                                            1977

Code Color Description

Image

11 Cameo White Not Available
13 Sterling Silver Not Available Not Available
19 Starlight Black Not Available Not Available
19 Starlight Black S.E. Matte Black Center with Gold / Lt. Gold
51 Golden Rod Yellow Black Center with Orange / Gold
69 Brentwood Brown Black Center with Lt. Gold / Gold
75 Buccaneer Red

Photo courtesy of John Hoberg
Black Center with Lt. Gold / Gold


 

                                                                                            1978

Code Color Description

Image

11 Cameo White Black Center with Red / Charcoal
15 Platinum Black Center with Red / Multi-color Gray
19 Starlight Black Not Available Not Available
19 Starlight Black S.E. Black Center with Gold / Lt. Gold
24 Martinique Blue Black Center with Lt. Blue / Blue
24 Martinique Blue Blue Center with Blue / Multi-color Blue
50 Solar Gold
(Including S.E.)
Gold Center with Lt. Gold / Multi-color Gold
51 Sundance Yellow Black Center with Lt. Gold / Multi-color Orange
69 Chesterfield Brown Black Center with Lt. Gold / Gold
75 Mayan Red Black Center with Lt. Gold / Gold

 

                                                                                            1979

Code Color Description

Image

11 Cameo White Black Center with Red / Multi-color Gray
11 Cameo White Red Center with Red / Multi-color Orange
11 Cameo White Blue Center with Lt. Blue / Multi-color Lt. Blue
15 Platinum Blue Center with Lt. Blue / Multi-color Lt. Blue
15 Platinum Black Center with Red / Multi-color Gray
15 Platinum Red Center with Red / Multi-color Orange
15 Platinum 10th Anniv.
(larger decal with wing tips that extend over the fender)
Black Center with Red / Multi-color Gray
19 Starlight Black Not Available Not Available
19 Starlight Black S.E. Gold Center with Lt. Gold / Multi-color Gold
24 Atlantis Blue Blue Center with Lt. Blue / Multi-color Lt. Blue
29 Nocturne Blue Blue Center with Lt. Blue / Multi-color Lt. Blue
50 Solar Gold
(Including S.E.)
Gold Center with Lt. Gold / Multi-color Gold
51 Sundance Yellow Black Center with Red / Multi-color Gray
51 Sundance Yellow Red Center with Red / Multi-color Orange

69 Heritage Brown Black Center with Brown / Multi-color Brown
75 Mayan Red Dk. Red Center with Red / Multi-color Orange
75 Mayan Red Lt. Red Center with Red / Multi-color Orange
75 Mayan Red Gold Center with Lt. Gold / Multi-color Gold
75 Mayan Red Black Center with Red / Multi-color Gray

 

                                                                                            1980

Code Color Description

Image

11 Cameo White Red Center with Lt. Red / Multi-color Orange (Turbo)
11 Cameo White Indy Pace Car
(Special decal only available with the Pace Car)
Black Center with Red / Multi-color Gray (Turbo)
15 Platinum Not Available Not Available
19 Starlight Black Red Center with Lt. Red / Multi-color Orange (Turbo)
19 Starlight Black S.E. Gold Center with Lt. Gold / Multi-color Gold
19 Starlight Black S.E. Not Available (Turbo) Not Available
24 Tahoe Blue Not Available Not Available
29 Nightwatch Blue Blue Center with Lt. Blue / Multi-color Blue (Turbo)
51 Tahitian Yellow Not Available Not Available
57 Solar Gold Black Center with Lt. Gold / Multi-color Gold
57 Solar Gold Gold Center with Lt. Gold / Multi-color Gold (Turbo)
69 Heritage Brown Not Available Not Available
76 Montreaux Maroon Dk Red Center with Red / Multi-color Red

76 Montreaux Maroon Gold Center with Lt. Gold / Multi-color Gold (Turbo)
79 Carousel Red Not Available Not Available
80 Fiero Bronze Not Available Not Available
84 Ontario Gray Not Available Not Available

 

                                                                                            1981

Code Color Description

Image

11 Cameo White Blue Center with Blue / Lt. Blue (Turbo)
11 Cameo White NASCAR TA Black Center with White / Black (Turbo)
16 Silver Metallic Not Available Not Available
19 Starlight Black Dk Gray with Gray/Lt. Gray (Turbo)
19 Starlight Black S.E. Gold Center with Black / Lt. Gold
19 Starlight Black S.E.
(Turbo)
Gold Center with Black / Lt. Gold (Turbo)
20 Bright Blue Metallic

Photo courtesy of Keith Fuerst
Gold Center with Lt. Gold
20 Bright Blue Metallic Blue Center with Lt. Blue
21 Light Blue Metallic Not Available Not Available
29 Dark Blue Metallic Not Available Not Available
54 Gold Metallic Not Available Not Available
56 Yellow Not Available Not Available
57 Orange Metallic Not Available Not Available
67 Dark Brown Metallic Brown Center with Brown / Lt. Brown
75 Bright Red Not Available Not Available
77 Dark Maroon Metallic Gold Center with Maroon / Lt. Gold (Turbo)
77 Dark Maroon Metallic Dk Red Center with Red/Lt. Red (Turbo)
84 Dark Charcoal Not Available Not Available

 

3rd Gen Birds

Color Description

Image

Black Silver

 

Custom Birds

Color Description

Image

White Red Center with Gold, Black and multi-color Red accents