GM had an interesting habit of making commemorative cars. From Indy 500 Camaros and Corvettes to anniversary cars, no moss grew on the marketing department. However, they often came up with cars that were quite attractive in their own… more»
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Feb 15, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Low-Mile 4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Most 1979 Trans Ams in good condition sell in the range of $20,000 to $30,000 unless it is a special edition or a W72 400 4 speed car. What will this 1979 Trans Am sell for with only 13k… more»
Jan 18, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Affordable: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
We have covered several 1979 Trans Ams over the years here on Barn Finds and watched their prices increase almost every year. While 1979 was the highest production year for the Trans Am at over 117,000 units, their popularity… more»
Jan 11, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Low Mile 4 Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac produced the second generation Trans Am from 1970 to 1981. For 1979, there were multiple color and engine combinations available. This black 1979 Trans Am with orange and red decals and red interior certainly stands out. It is… more»
Jan 10, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Canadian 11K Mile: 1979 Pontiac Formula
Low mile cars from the 1970’s are getting harder and harder to find. This 1979 Pontiac Formula has traveled just 19k kilometers or approximately 11K miles since new. The interior is pristine and, while not a heavily optioned car,… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
The Cleanest, Mostly Original Around? 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle
The Bon Jovi special edition VW Golf, the Ford F150 Harley Davidson, the Frank Sinatra Edition Chrysler Imperial, and the Lamborghini Diablo Victoria’s Secret Edition. Yes, the list of “Special Editions” in the automotive world seems to go on… more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Daily Driver Survivor: 1979 GMC Jimmy High Sierra 4×4
I remember seeing my first ad for the new GMC Jimmy. Jimmy? Wha? I knew a few friends that gave their dogs “human” names, such as Zeke, or Bob, but giving an SUV the name of Jimmy? Well, apparently… more»
Sep 25, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Well Preserved: 1979 Firebird Trans Am Tenth Anniversary Edition
The day will come when everyone who wanted a 1970s Firebird Trans Am will have one. In the meanwhile, they continue to come to market, and if you need one in your garage, something like this 1979 Tenth Anniversary… more»
Sep 10, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Less Bad-A$$ Forty Years Later: 1979 Buick LeSabre Landau Custom
This 1979 Buick LeSabre Landau Custom is almost comically priced here on eBay: $3881. What are we doing, going up by $1 at a time? (Actually, by increments of fifty bucks). And that’s the result of 15 bids, more… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Get The Mix-Tapes Out: 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series Edition
Aerodynamic what? This 1979 Lincoln Mark V is about as streamlined as a brick. You know what? Nobody cared about that in the era, because the point of such a car was to show command and control. Any air… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Affordable Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
It was the last year for the Pontiac 400 cubic inch V8 engine in the Trans Am. GM divisions had only two years remaining before corporate engines were mandated across their divisions. I can remember pulling up to many… more»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
WS6 Equipped: 1979 Pontiac Formula
Pontiac introduced the WS6 Performance Handling Package in 1978. It was improved in 1979 with the addition of 4 wheel disc brakes. Car and Driver named the 1979 Trans Am equipped with WS6 the best handling American made car…. more»
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Restomod Candidate: 1979 Pontiac Formula
Some enthusiasts may look at this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula and think that its best days are behind it. Others see this car as a diamond in the rough and immediately start dreaming of what this car could be…. more»
Jun 20, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solar Gold: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The seller is advertising this car as a Gold Bandit. Maybe that is just slang for gold Trans Ams these days but the only true Gold Special Edition cars built by Pontiac were produced in 1978. Their RPO code… more»
Jun 15, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 International Harvester Scout II
There were over 500,000 Scouts built by International Harvester from 1961 to 1980. So over the course of the years, we have seen various editions and years of Scouts, as well as, all different levels of condition. This 1979… more»
Jun 3, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
L-82 4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
The end of the 1970’s were characterized by high inflation, military conflicts and magazine articles on the death of the V8. Does this sound familiar? Well, one way to get away from all this bad news was to walk… more»
