Matt Williamson from Retro Cards has introduce a set of 20 Trading Cards of The Rockford Files. These are like the old trading cards that came in packages of bubble gum. Here is a link to their web site to purchase a set. http://thecowboysguide.com/RetroCards-Rockford.html?fbclid=IwAR03aAIOogVC0sCLgVMhocdoa0OJIvdhYbdFCnTUQVSlDOvmRrBWF09Uhxo My favorite is the #9 Card... Continue reading

1979 Vista Group/Rockford Files Photo Shoot Eric Dahlquist and James Garner Here is the latest addition to my Suva/Rockford Collection. This year for my Birthday, my wife Julie purchased a number of slides, negatives, proof sheets and original drawings. These items are from a photo shoot by the Vista Group... Continue reading

My Unofficial Rockford Files Collection/Museum Since I am a big Rockford Files Fan, I have been looking for a screen used Firebird from the show. Unfortunately, the ones that are still around are not for sale and are priced out of my price range. So I have decide to start... Continue reading

Here are two articles from 1977. Rob Morris found these, so a big thank you to him. The first article talks about one of the shows new Firebirds, being stolen from Universal Studios. The second describes the filming of a car chase scene, from the episode: "The Bees, The Trees,... Continue reading

Here is my latest edition of The Suva Files. It is published in the Pontiac-Oakland International Car Club's magazine, Smoke Signals. May 2019 issue. Special thanks to Tim Dye and Thom Sherwood my editor, for making The Suva Files look so good! Continue reading

The Hunter TA in the Pontiac Registry The Pontiac Registry is a wonderful resource, for all Pontiac models. Here is a link to their website: https://www.pontiacregistry.com/. If you love Pontiac's as much as I do, please consider joining this group. Continue reading

The Rockford Files 1/25th Scale Diorama By Thomas Ellifritt Tom build a beautiful diorama of the Paradise Cove set of The Rockford Files. Here are some pictures of his craftsmanship. Jim Rockford's 1958 Nashua Trailer. 1975 Pontiac Firebird Rocky's GMC Pickup Truck. Continue reading

Rockford Goes to Barrett-Jackson Written by Jim Suva Two years ago, I received the opportunity to purchase a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 that was used on The Rockford Files. This car was one of three used, on the last two seasons of the series. This Firebird was used as... Continue reading

From the pages of the Smoke Signals magazine. February 2019 issue. Special thanks to Tim Dye and Thom Sherwood my editor, for making The Suva Files look so good! Continue reading

Well Rockford fans, here is your opportunity to bid on an original screen used Rockford Files Firebird. It will be interesting to see what it will sell for. https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1978-PONTIAC-FIREBIRD-FORMULA-THE-ROCKFORD-FILES-227110?fbclid=IwAR2R6CyO-tN6ZuAdjSOnOJUEur4wUcEwsgP2J7K-zKaEranI4LArNIkemTI Continue reading

Rockford Files 1/64th Scale Diorama Here are two links to Ted Ferfecki's 1/64th diorama videos. These videos show how he made the Rockford Files Firebird, Rocky's pickup and Rockford's trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kJFyhGBhCU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0Eiva-JuPV-YjmtNHcoqMJHvjMr_rlI1hX3WCW3IOmxVwYQtusoxnGP8o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqzHIA0VrBc Ted did a terrific job. Here is the diagram for Rockford's Trailer, for those who would like to... Continue reading

Steve McQueen’s, “The Hunter”, Trans Am Found Written by Jim Suva It is not very often you find a car that is in the original screen-used condition, taken directly from the set of a movie. The car in this story also has a direct connection to Steve McQueen. In October... Continue reading

Jim Rockford's Printing Press Written by Jim Suva The printing press used on the Rockford Files was a Sigwalt #11 letterpress. These press are still available from time to time on eBay which is where I purchased mine. Below are pictures of my press which I added a wood base... Continue reading

The dash placards pictured below were used for parking and access to the Rockford Files set. I know of three types of dash placards used on The Rockford Files. I have the first two and I am currently looking for the third. If anyone has one, please let me know.... Continue reading

Above is The Suva Files from the Pontiac-Oakland International Car Club I wrote this for "Smoke Signals", the car clubs monthly magazine. It is the July 2018 issue. If you are a Pontiac-Oakland fan it is well worth the price of being a member, just to get this magazine. If... Continue reading

Above is The Suva Files from the Pontiac-Oakland International Car Club I wrote this for "Smoke Signals", the car clubs monthly magazine. It is the May 2018 issue. If you are a Pontiac-Oakland fan it is well worth the price of being a member, just to get this magazine. If... Continue reading

I am sad to report the passing of Roydon Clark. Roy passed away this mornin 5/24/18. I met him several years ago at several Rockford Files Reunion Parties. He was truly a wonderful man and could talk to fans of The Rockford Files for hours. He will be greatly missed.... Continue reading

Here is The Suva Files from the Pontiac-Oakland International Car Club I wrote this for "Smoke Signals", the car clubs monthly magazine. It is the March 2018 issue. If you are a Pontiac-Oakland fan it is well worth the price of being a member, just to get this magazine. If... Continue reading

Knight Rider Written by Jim Suva In 1982, Pontiac introduced their 3rd generation Firebird and a new TV Series was about to go into production called Knight Rider. This is the story on how these two events came together. Knight Rider first appeared on September 26, 1982 and ran for... Continue reading

Knight Rider, Picture KITT Reunion Written by Jim Suva A new TV show aired in September 1982. It was called Knight Rider. We were introduced to a talking, computerized Pontiac Trans Am. Its name, the “Knight Industries Two Thousand”. K.I.T.T. for short. Everyone soon wanted their own KITT. Over the... Continue reading