I always liked the Buick Grand National but in the 1980’s I wish they put that engine in a sportier car. Well, Pontiac got together with Buick and delivered. This Pontiac Turbo Trans Am is a near perfect example… more»
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Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Star Wars Steering Wheel: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird is a prior owner’s dream car and has at least one personal preference in that it has a very unique steering wheel. It is being sold by his nephew here on eBay. The Firebird has… more»
Aug 3, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird was built in December 1978 and the Van Nuys California GM Plant. The car is for sale here on eBay with 2 days remaining in the auction. The car is still wearing its original California… more»
Jul 21, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Faded Glory: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am left the factory painted in Code 51 Sundance Yellow with orange decals. Mother Nature has taken its toll on this old bird as the paint and decals are fading into history. The car is… more»
Jul 20, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Trans Am Wannabe: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula is located in Islip, New York. It looks like a nice driver that was said to be restored before the owner bought the car. When the Formula was repainted, the owner added the Trans… more»
Jul 2, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Nocturne Blue: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
There were 117,000 Trans Am built in 1979. One unique color that was produced was called Nocturne Blue. It was metallic dark blue and could be ordered with gold, silver or light blue decals. This particular example looks like… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
2k Mile: 1979 Pontiac Formula
How does a car like this survive 42 years and only accumulate 2,568 miles? Painted in Code 77 Carmine Red, this 1979 Pontiac Formula qualifies as a survivor. It is located at a dealer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The… more»
Jun 24, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Garage Gold: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This may be the best angle to look at this project car because it has not been pampered its whole life. However, this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am it is priced appropriately. It is listed here on eBay with 4… more»
Jun 23, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve 4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is located in Townsend, Massachusetts and is represented as a survivor with original paint. The car is claimed to be one of 18,000 Z28’s that were built with four speed transmissions in 1979. The… more»
Jun 17, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
T-Top 5.7 Liter: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Located deep in South Texas is this red 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The car looks pretty good from 20 feet but up close it is more of a driver. The car is in McAllen, Texas and has over 100,000… more»
Apr 17, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Maroon Y84 Special Edition: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
With just over 1,100 of these cars built, a true Y84 W72 WS6 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a rare find. This one is unusual because at some point, someone painted it maroon. It should be painted Code 19… more»
Apr 6, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Last of the Breed: 1979 Pontiac Special Edition Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am was ordered with the Special Edition option. Some people call it the Smokey and the Bandit package but most Pontiac enthusiast call it a Y84 which is reference to the option code on the… more»
Mar 29, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rockford Style: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
I always thought James Garner looked cool driving around in his 1974 Pontiac Firebird. Of course, Rockford’s car was gold but the clean lines of the 2nd Generation of the Pontiac Firebird carried through all the way to 1981…. more»
Mar 19, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
W72 4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
There were 117,108 Trans Am built in 1979. This was the high water mark for the 2nd generation Trans Am and also the last of the true muscle cars. Pontiac was being forced by CAFE requirements to downsize their… more»
Mar 6, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Solid Gold: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Code 50 Solar Gold Pontiac Trans Am is listed for auction here on eBay and there are two days remaining in this three day auction. The car is currently bid to $6,301 after 29 bids. The seller… more»
