Locating an unmolested, meticulously maintained classic is high on the list of many enthusiasts, and this 2002 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk ticks those boxes. This final-year example presents extremely well, and while its listing has generated interest, this hasn’t translated into a bidding frenzy. However, with time remaining in this auction, there is a chance for that situation to change. The seller has listed the Firehawk here on eBay in Dugspur, Virginia. Bidding sits below the reserve at $10,100 with a BIN option of $25,750.

Collaborations between vehicle manufacturers and outside contractors are not a recent phenomenon, and such an approach spawned vehicles like the Hurst Olds and the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition. Pontiac turned to Street Legal Performance, located in Toms River, New Jersey, to create a Trans Am with performance that matched the badge’s original roots. The Firehawk first appeared as a Pontiac RPO in 1992, and apart from a sabbatical in 1998, it remained available until Firebird production ended in 2002. Our feature car is a final-year example ordered by the original owner in Code 41 Black. Its visual impact is accentuated by the lack of significant defects, and the dazzling chrome 17″ wheels. A close inspection will probably reveal marks and paint chips, but if considered purely as a survivor, this Trans Am has no cosmetic needs. Potential buyers who don’t fancy artificially chilled air will welcome the T-Top that will admit plenty of what Mother Nature provides for free.

Lifting the hood reveals what set the SLP Firehawk apart from mere mortals. Its 5.7-liter LS1 V8 churns out 345hp and 345 ft/lbs of torque. Shifting duties fall to a four-speed automatic, with enormous anti-lock brakes, a 3.23 Posi rear end, and SLP suspension upgrades creating a total driving package. These were the most potent Firebirds to wear the Trans Am badge, which is reflected in the performance figures. A journey down the ¼-mile will take 13.7 seconds while keeping the pedal to the metal will reward the driver with a top speed of 170mph. The seller doesn’t make outrageous claims about an ultra-low odometer reading, confirming that this classic has clocked 71,500 miles. It has been meticulously maintained, with the service and repair receipts and invoices forming part of the included comprehensive document collection. Potential buyers can hand over their cash, slip behind the wheel, and head off into the sunset in this turnkey Pontiac.

The “basic Black” theme continues inside this Pontiac. Its seats sport leather covers in that shade, complemented by matching carpet, plastic, and vinyl. The seats show the typical wrinkles of elegantly aging leather, but there are no major flaws or other problems. It appears that someone may have upgraded the stereo, although that appears to be the only aftermarket addition. This Firehawk perfectly combines performance, safety, and comfort. The new owner receives dual airbags, air conditioning, power operation for the windows, locks, mirrors, and seats, along with a leather-wrapped wheel and cruise control.

There’s a lot to like about this 2002 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk, and little deserving criticism. The seller states that only 1,501 of these classics emerged during the final production year, and my research seems to indicate that it is 1-of-63 ordered with Black paint and an automatic transmission. That doesn’t make it the rarest variant of the SLP Firehawk, but you would have to look long and hard to locate an identical one. The seller’s BIN looks realistic in the face of recent successful sales, but is that enough for you to pursue this Pontiac further?