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Jim Suva and The Suva Files

Westchester, IL

Star Car Research

Interests: Star Cars, The Rockford Files, Knight Rider, NASCAR and Baseball.

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Rockford files Firebird in Hemmings Classic Cars

My friend Bill Nawrot and I have stories about our Pontiacs in the February issue of Hemmings Classic Car magazine. Here is the link to the article: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/pontiac-people/amp?fbclid=IwAR3J-FkzTi4FnmmeYDNwnZ1ewdHCyOFAodzdDqfyJskE1Tc4_v2kcYbUP6g Continue reading

Posted Dec 22, 2020 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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45 Years of The Rockford Files

45 Years of The Rockford Files Written by Jim Suva Black Pawn Press recently released Ed Robertson’s new book, 45 Years of The Rockford Files. This is the 3rd edition of his Rockford Files book. I have always said that the previous edition, 30 Years of The Rockford Files, is... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2020 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Buckskin is the closest color that GM had in the 70's and is my Firebirds factory color. The Light Topaz/Sierra Gold is the correct color for a Rockford Firebird. Sierra Gold was a 1965 Cadillac color by GM. The LT Topaz color that I have on this blog has all the paint codes to make this Rockford Color. These codes were made by using actual paint samples from two screen used Rockford Files Firebird. Lt Toppaz and sierra Gold are the same color. Thank you for the kind words.

Commented Aug 10, 2020 on 1977 Pontiac Firebird Tribute to Rockford Files at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

James Garner's Personnal Rockford Files Firebird on Jay Leno's Garage

From the Pontiac-Oakland International Car Club magazine, the Smoke Signals. Here is the story about James Garner's Rockford Files Firebird on Jay Leno's Garage. Guest and Rockford fan Mike Rowe takes Jim's Firebird out for a ride in Malibu. Click on thumbnails below to see larger version. I even got... Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2020 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Rockford Files Firebird on Jay Leno's Garage

Be sure to check out next week’s episode of Jay Leno’s Garage! Mike Rowe and Jay take James Garner’s Rockford Files Firebird out for a spin! Wednesday July 8th on CNBC, 10 pm Eastern. https://www.cnbc.com/video/2020/07/02/former-dirty-jobs-host-mike-rowe-and-jay-leno-admire-the-1978-pontiac-firebird.html?fbclid=IwAR2yX9wNUwoYwgr339su8H1ewLO0Zj4RtK0_TrZYgouEjs-rr4X7OoWH868 Continue reading

Posted Jul 2, 2020 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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I never met James Garner, so I know that feeling you have about never meeting him. I too hope to meet him someday in heaven.

Commented Jun 28, 2020 on Original Screen Used Rockford File's Truck at Jim Suva's Rockford Files GMC Truck

1977 Pontiac Firebird Tribute to Rockford Files

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Posted Jun 8, 2020 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Terminator 3 Hearse

The Terminator 3 Hearse Reported by Jim Suva One of the most memorably roles for Arnold Schwarzenegger is that of the Terminator. He has starred in the first three Terminator movies as well as the latest Terminator: Dark Fate. This is a story about the Cadillac Hearse used in Terminator... Continue reading

Posted Feb 25, 2020 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Rockford Files Replica Firebird used in Sextuplets Movie

Rockford Files Replica Firebird from the Netflix movie Sextuplets, is for sale on Facebook. ‎Jorge Casillas‎ to The Street Machinery Sales And Service Sunday Swap-A-Rama January 20 at 8:24 PM Replica “The Rockford Files” Gold exterior, Camel Tan vinyl interior, Pontiac V8 engine, automatic transmission. Esprit-Trans Am being the very... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2020 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Fast and Furious, 1970 Dodge Charger

The Fast and the Furious 1970 Dodge Charger Reporting by Jim Suva In 2001, Universal Studio’s released a movie, The Fast and the Furious. It starred Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto and Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner. That movie started a franchise of nine movies to date, and is Universal’s... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2020 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Ford GT40 from Ford v Ferrari

Ford GT40 from Ford v Ferrari Reporting by Jim Suva The movie Ford v Ferrari opened in November, 2019. It stars Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale as Ken Miles. The movie tells the story of how Ford beat Ferrari in the 1966 “24 Hours of Le Mans”... Continue reading

Posted Jan 3, 2020 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Nice story about your Monterey. Sorry about the accident. Hope you find another one in good shape. Jim

Commented Jan 1, 2020 on Hawaii Five-O: McGarrett’s 1968 Mercury at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

Jim Suva and The Suva Files is now following Terry Brown

Dec 22, 2019

Nathan Truman thank you for the kind words. I am glad you like the sorties I write.

Commented Dec 20, 2019 on Miami Vice Screen Used Daytona at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

Last Built General Lee in Georgia

Last Built General Lee in Georgia Reporting by Jim Suva In 1978, Warner Brothers Studios had a new TV show, The Dukes of Hazzard. It starred John Schneider as Bo Duke and Tom Wopat as Luke Duke. They were cousins who lived with another cousin, Daisy Duke, played by Catherine... Continue reading

Posted Dec 10, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Miami Vice Screen Used Daytona

Miami Vice Screen Used Daytona Reporting by Jim Suva In 1984, a new TV show called Miami Vice hit the air waves on NBC. It was a big hit because of the designer clothes, exotic cars, the hit sound tracks. Don Johnson starred as Sonny Crockett and Phillip Michael Thomas... Continue reading

Posted Dec 10, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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The Rockford Files Trading Card Set

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

Posted Sep 28, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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1979 Vista Group/Rockford Files Photo Shoot

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

Posted Jul 14, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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The Unofficial Rockford Files Collection/Museum

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

Posted Jun 24, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Newspaper Articles About The Rockford Files Firebirds

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

Posted Jun 15, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Rockford Files Firebird Goes to Barrett-Jackson

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

Posted May 10, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed the story!

Commented Apr 8, 2019 on James Garner's Last Rides at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

The Hunter TA in the Pontiac Registry

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

Posted Apr 2, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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The Rockford Files 1/25th Scale Diorama

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

Posted Mar 30, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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Rockford Goes To Barrett-Jackson 2019

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

Posted Feb 20, 2019 at Jim Suva and The Suva Files Blog

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