In the history of American muscle, 1976 is often dismissed as a “malaise era” afterthought—a time of strangulating emissions, plummeting compression ratios, and the slow death of performance. But for the Pontiac Trans Am, 1976 wasn’t a funeral; it… more»
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Heartstopping Transplant: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am hit its peak production in 1979 with over 117,000 Trans Ams built. Over 55% of all Firebirds built in 1979 were Trans Ams. In its first year of production, less than 8% of all Firebirds… more»
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Not Everything that Glitters is Gold: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
Pontiac produced 14,519 Formulas in 1974 which was even more than Trans Am production of 10,255 units. This 1974 Pontiac Formula 400 is located in Dallas, Texas near Carollton which is not far from DFW airport. You can fly… more»
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Engine and Transmission Included: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
I remember vividly when the Pontiac Firebird switched to the quad rectangular headlights in 1977, and at 13, I was totally enamored by these cars, especially the Trans Am model. Like most of my young peers, I dreamed of… more»
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One Owner: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
It is that time of year when many people’s thoughts turn to celebrations. Family Christmas get-togethers, Christmas parties, and New Year festivities are the order of the day. Pontiac threw its own party in 1979, and the Trans Am… more»
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23K Mile 4 Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Of the 46,704 Trans Ams built by Pontiac in 1976, only 7,528 were equipped with the 455 cubic inch V8 engine. The only transmission offered with the 455 V8 engine was the Borg Warner T10 4 speed manual transmission…. more»
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Real Bandit: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Ready for Restoration
A genuine Bandit Edition Trans Am is always going to turn heads, even when it needs the kind of attention this 1978 example is asking for. Listed as a full-restoration project, this factory black-and-gold Trans Am comes with its… more»
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455 HO/4-Speed: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
It is easy to forgive any imperfections if a classic is an unmolested vehicle promising excellent performance. The seller admits that this 1975 Pontiac Trans Am isn’t flawless, although its presentation is consistent with a high-end driver. However, it… more»
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Bright Red Beauty: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Although it wouldn’t be until 1977 that the Pontiac Trans Am got more exposure on film than it had ever received previously, there’s something almost magical about the revised front end and single round headlights on the ’76 model… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
A genuine one-owner late-second-gen Trans Am always gets attention, and this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am listed on eBay checks several important boxes for collectors and drivers alike. According to the seller, this car retains its original matching-numbers 6.6L V8,… more»
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1 of 549: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Project
The Trans Am had been a performance model of the Pontiac Firebird for many years. Then, along came 1977 and the Burt Reynolds movie, Smokey and the Bandit, and all bets were off. Sales of the car soared for… more»
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Fuel-Injected 400! 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Beauty is often more than skin-deep, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. Its paint shade is iconic, but the seller’s decision to add fuel injection and other upgrades to its 400ci V8 will attract… more»
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Ram Air III 4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1970 model year marked the moment when the Pontiac Trans Am cemented its spot in the new car market. Buyers were drawn to its looks and the performance potential of the 400ci Ram Air III V8 under the… more»
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Anniversary Edition: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 400 4-Speed
Few muscle cars carry as much late-’70s swagger as the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, and this particular example goes a step further — it’s a genuine Anniversary Edition with the numbers-matching 400 cubic-inch V8 and 4-speed manual transmission. Listed… more»
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Two for One: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Is 1+1 equal to 1 good car? The seller for this listing here on Craigslist is asking $6,300 for two 1977 Trans Ams. The white one is rusty and a 4 speed car that was running 18 months ago… more»
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Code 19 Starlight Black: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Trans Am sales rose steadily through the 1970s, jumping 70% in 1976 as Pontiac introduced a revised front end and a new Limited Edition (LE) model. This is a regular production Code 19 black Trans Am and not an… more»
