First Generation Pontiac Firebirds With Chevy Motors

[Steve Holmes]

I guess it comes back to your earlier post Bruce, the SCCA wanted manufacturers in 1968 when they first let the Firebirds run with Chevy motors. By 1969 they were a serious threat for outright victories with Titus on board. They probably wanted to get the Pontiacs running the correct engines before that happened, otherwise they'd be opening a whole can of worms. Love the photo!

[Bruce302]

This was one of the early Titus/Godsall Chev powered Firebirds. It was built by Southern Californian Jon ward, a quick privateer and talented car builder. The car was converted from a Camaro by T/G Racing, and it was very competitive right away. This is Jon Ward in the car at Daytona where he co drove with Jerry Titus.