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»
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Stump Puller: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO
After sitting 15 years, this 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has been brought out into the light of day and is being auctioned off here on eBay. There are 3 days remaining in the auction and the car is… more»
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Rare 4 Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
Fuel prices and insurance costs were rising but Pontiac was still producing large cubic inch V8 performance cars in 1973. This is an example of a 1973 Pontiac Trans Am that left the factory with a Y code 455… more»
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1 of 1 Canadian T-Top: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
Well, this car is certainly unique. It is allegedly 1 of 30 Pontiac Trans Ams that were exported to Canada in 1971. In addition, an owner along the way has added Hurst Hatch T-Tops making this probably the only… more»
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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»
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39k Mile 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am SE
It was the swan song for the second-generation Pontiac Trans Am and while it was not in the same ballpark in terms of power, Pontiac made sure that the 1981 Pontiac Trans Am drew attention wherever it was driven…. more»
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Buried Treasure: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
I have been asked many times whether I believe that the day will come when classic finds in sheds and barns will ever end. My answer is that I doubt it. There is no doubt that there are some… more»
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Disco Era: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
While the rest of the world was either loving or hating disco music in the later 1970’s, Pontiac engineers were trying to find a way to keep performance alive and get around Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations. Knowing… more»
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31k Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
With the clock beginning to wind down on the 2nd Generation Pontiac Firebird, the 1979 model year marked the 10th Anniversary of the Trans Am derivative. That marked the perfect time for the company to produce something special, and… more»
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455 HO/4 Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is more than a pretty face. Not only is it a rust-free survivor, but the original 455ci V8 under the hood has been breathed upon. That means that it should get up and moving… more»
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Turbo Bird: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
The 1976 Pontiac Trans Am became a triumph of style over substance. While it was an attractive looking car that could command its share of attention, it found itself crippled by tightening emission regulations. Hmm, how to extract some… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO
UPDATE 1/18/2021 – This Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO has been relished. There’s no word on why it didn’t sell last time around, but it’s being offered again without a reserve. You can find it here on eBay. FROM… more»
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“The Hoff’s” Ride: Pontiac Trans Am “KITT”
We’ve all seen them. Dozens and dozens (and more dozens) of tribute builds for cars made famous on both the big and small screen. I mean, there are times when I feel that Dodge did a secret production run… more»
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Built 400: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Beauty is said to be skin deep, but that isn’t exactly the case with this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. In its case, the skin looks quite ugly, but the beauty seems to go down to its core. When you… more»
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1970 Pontiac Trans Am Vintage Race Car
Most people are aware that the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) sponsored a series of racing for factory prepped cars that became very popular in the 1960’s. Like most Pontiac cars, the new Pontiac Trans Am in 1969… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am has spent its life in the drier states of Texas and California. Therefore, it should be no surprise to learn that it has managed to avoid the ravages of rust. The paint shows some… more»
