It was the last year that Pontiac installed the 455 cubic inch V8 engine in the Trans Am. It was only available with a 4 speed transmission and 3:23 rear end. While it was choked down with emissions, it… more»
Trans Am
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72
The right combination of letters and numbers can lift almost any classic a rung above its peers. That is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, with its Build Sheet containing the codes W72 and WS6. That indicates… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Amazing Auction: Over 50 Pontiac Trans Ams
Some call this collecting, some call it hoarding but VanDerBrink Auctions seems to find estates that have some incredible collections of cars. This collection is located in Waverly, Iowa and includes approximately 50 Trans Ams as well as Pontiac… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original 455-SD: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am
Stricter emission regulations were beginning to bite when this 1974 Pontiac Trans Am rolled off the line. Still, it was a car that cemented the company’s reputation as the performance arm of the General Motors empire. It could show… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve Stunner: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Some classics can’t help but attract attention, which is the case with this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. From its shining paint to its sparkling wheels and T-Top, it seems to have something for everyone. Its few flaws are minor… more»
May 8, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO 4-Speed!
This is one of my all time favorite cars. I own a 1971 Pontiac Trans Am like this one but my exterior is Cameo White and it is an automatic. There were only 2,116 Trans Am built in 1971… more»
Apr 29, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Nose Job: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am
Customizing any classic involves a leap of faith, and some owners will receive flack from enthusiasts for interfering with an iconic vehicle. This 1974 Pontiac Trans Am is an example of that thinking. Although the owner treated it to… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Affordable Driver: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
Finding an affordable classic worthy of parking in your driveway or garage can seem like a never-ending battle, with many requiring significant work before gracing our streets. This 1984 Pontiac Trans Am could represent the ideal solution. It isn’t… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am was a survivor of the performance car world, defying the odds to sell in significant numbers as the 1970s closed. This 1979 model is a solid classic that the seller has listed with additional parts…. more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Turbocharged 24k Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit was a huge boon to Pontiac Trans Am sales in the late 1970s. But the euphoria may have been gone by 1980 as Trans Am sales fell by more than 50% from… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 3,059 Miles!
The seller describes this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am as museum ready, and its condition and odometer reading seems to confirm that statement. However, would you lock this classic away or drive it as its creators intended? If you wish… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
59,000 Miles, Four Speed, Original: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
While the Trans Am name is synonymous with Burt Reynolds and his magnum opus “Smokey and the Bandit,” the sportier version of the Pontiac Firebird was around a lot longer than that. If you are looking for a very… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Battered Bandit! 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
The last week of May 1977 was a big week for young movie-goers. Both Star Wars and Smokey and the Bandit were released in theaters almost on the same day. I don’t remember which one I stood in line… more»
Mar 21, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unrestored 52K Mile Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Car & Driver rated the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am equipped with the WS6 suspension option to be the best-handling American car. This example is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is listed for sale… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
35k Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am was already a hot car when the movie Smokey and the Bandit came out in May 1977. The flick helped raise sales from 46,700 in 1976 to a peak of 117,100 copies in 1979, the… more»
Mar 11, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
4 Speed HO 455: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
The Camaro Z28 was cancelled, the Ford Mustang came with a 4 cylinder and the Dodge Challenger was dropped from production. However, Pontiac was still selling Trans Ams like hot cakes and you could still order the optional 455… more»
