Here is Tony Knieper's '67 Firebird and the annoucement by Stan Long Pontiac of his death in June 1968.
The '68 Firebird aka Jim Wangers"Black bird" was orginally ordered by Tony of his brother Mike. Both having been killed in the towing accident the family wanted out of racing. John Ploitzer was friends with the Knieper's and made arrangments for Jim Wangers to purchase the '68 Firebird "Black Bird"
Here is a link to Tony Knieper.
http://www.colesy-juniorstockforum.c....php?f=6&t=188