American car buyers are a fickle bunch. Body styles and trim levels that are red hot sellers one decade can become lot languishers the next. One group of automobiles that has almost completely vanished from our option list today… more»
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Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
AutoRama Winner: 1979 Pontiac Formula
The 2nd generation Firebird looked good in just about whatever color they left the Pontiac factory. This 1979 Pontiac Formula left the factory in Code 63 Sierra Copper which was not available on the Trans Am. I think it… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Patriotic Bird: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is said to be a one owner car being sold by a dealer in Temecula, California. The car has traveled an estimated 122,000 miles and is said to be a true survivor. However, there… more»
Mar 22, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Needs to be Finished: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Project
Pontiac offered different shades of brown for the Pontiac Trans Am from 1977 to 1980. In 1977, it was Brentwood Brown. In 1978, it was Chesterfield Brown that had a lot of copper and metallic flake in it. In… more»
Mar 19, 2025 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Risen From The Ashes: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Fire can do a lot of damage very quickly. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am was located by Mitchell G. in Granite City, Illinois. It is being sold on a salvage title after a fire ravaged the interior of the… more»
Mar 19, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Half Shiny-Half Dull: 1979 Pontiac Formula
With only 66k miles on the odometer, this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula looks to be pretty clean and is said to be in original, stock condition. Mitchell G. found this Formula listed here on Craigslist for $11,000. That seems… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Redbird Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac offered a special Firebird appearance package from 1977 to 1981, named after their colors: Skybird, Redbird, and Yellowbird. The Redbird was produced in 1978-1979 and was all red. The Sky Bird was made in 1977-1978 and was painted… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Selling For A Friend: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 4 Speed
This ad says it is listing for a friend who is not a computer guy. That is a rare breed these days. Mitchell G. alerted us to this “Snow Find” located near Newburgh, New York in the Hudson Valley…. more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Mystery Engine: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
From 1969-1972, one of the the two colors the Trans Am was offered in was white. Early on it was Polar White and later Cameo White. It is less common to see late 2nd generation Trans Ams in white…. more»
Feb 3, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Hurst Equipped: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
When searching for Barn Finds, it is common to find cars left out in the fields to. After all, keeping a car in a garage takes up space and neglected cars can be moved outside next to a house,… more»
Jan 31, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Price Drop: 1979 International Scout II
This 1979 International Harvester Scout II looks pretty clean. Unfortunately, the transmission needs to be rebuilt so it is not in running condition. It is located in New Braunfels, Texas just south of Austin in IH-35. This 1979 International… more»
Jan 25, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rough but Running: 1979 Pontiac Special Edition Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is said to be one of 11,554 Special Edition Trans Am built in 1979. Pontiac produced over 117,000 Trans Ams in the 1979 model year. This example would classify as fair to poor condition…. more»
Jan 24, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cheapest on the Market: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
At first glance, this 1979 Pontiac Tenth Anniversary Edition Trans Am looks pretty appealing. Especially, since it is priced below market at $15,000. The car is located in Bay Shore, New York which is sometimes not a great climate… more»
Dec 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Seldom Seen Coupes: 1979 and 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3s
By the mid-seventies, everything about economy cars was changing. The rear-engine rear-wheel drive design of the Volkswagen Beetle and the front engine rear wheel drive layout of the Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega were fading from the marketplace. Their… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
T-Top: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Tony Primo found this clean 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit for sale in Foxlake, Illinois. The car is listed here on Craigslist and the seller is asking $14,500. The odometer shows 80k miles and the interior shows very little wear…. more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
European Sports Sedan? 1979 Ford Granada ESS
In the seventies and early eighties, American automobile manufacturers faced an identity crisis. While domestic automakers were still very good at providing reliable transportation with good styling, the cars they made were still basically the same ones they punched… more»
