Banshee
04-15-2008, 12:32 AM
#22
TECH Fanatic
In 1988, the Pontiac Banshee was born. Pontiac created it as a prototype for its 4th generation Firebirds. The Prototype Cost Pontiac $2 Million to build in 1988. Part of the Banshee's influence can be seen on the front noses of the 91-92 Firebirds and 4th generation Formulas and base model Birds. The Banshee name first appeared in the '60s as a code name for the forthcoming '67 Pontiac Firebird. The Banshee was modeled for use in the movie Knight Rider 2000 and that it was used in the movie "Demolition Man."
The car in the Knight Rider Moive was actually a Doge Stealh with custom body panels.
For more info see.... what I wish GM would build
04-15-2008, 04:36 PM
#23
TECH Addict
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SE VA
Posts: 2,255
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
like the rims and 2-tone hood. also dont like the air extractors.
banshee info: there was a real banshee car made. it was also just sold in 07 at barret jackson. it wasnt a code name for the firebird....it was actually a car built to compete with the corvette, made in 1964. only one was ever made, a prototype that got the idea axed because GM didnt want anything to compete with its precious corvette. it was a 2 seater, lightweight sportscar. its looks were also brought over to the firebird. if you havent seen it before, imagine a 1st gen bird ******* a 68 vette, and youd get the banshee as their offspring.
better yet, just found this article, lots of good pics:
http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...ble/index.html
banshee info: there was a real banshee car made. it was also just sold in 07 at barret jackson. it wasnt a code name for the firebird....it was actually a car built to compete with the corvette, made in 1964. only one was ever made, a prototype that got the idea axed because GM didnt want anything to compete with its precious corvette. it was a 2 seater, lightweight sportscar. its looks were also brought over to the firebird. if you havent seen it before, imagine a 1st gen bird ******* a 68 vette, and youd get the banshee as their offspring.
better yet, just found this article, lots of good pics:
http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...ble/index.html
04-18-2008, 11:31 AM
#25
TECH Fanatic
Bah... I'm not going to wait for you to answer lol. I want to see pics of your interior!
Here is 1994 #15 of 20. These pics are from ebay years ago.
And here is 1995 #4 of 21. I don't remember where I found these pics.
Here is 1994 #15 of 20. These pics are from ebay years ago.
And here is 1995 #4 of 21. I don't remember where I found these pics.
04-28-2008, 03:59 PM
#27
I would park that thing in a climate controlled garage and forget about it. Maybe take it out every couple of weeks to throw a coat of wax on it. That is one rare unit, man. I didn't they they actually put them into "production." I thought they were just a prototype.
04-28-2008, 06:34 PM
#28
TECH Fanatic
The prototype is completely different from these. These are just regular production cars that were modified with heat extractors, special paint, and a few other options. A collectible car for sure! But based on what you're saying, you think they're based on the concept car or something.
