If any car from the mid to late 1970’s resembled a muscle car it was most likely the Pontiac Trans Am. Since it didn’t have the muscle compared to its predecessors it at least looked the part. No one… more»
Trans Am
Aug 19, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Parked For 28 Years: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
When a car is left to sit in a shed or a barn for 28 years you can expect some deterioration as time takes its toll. When a car is sitting for 28 years with 15 of those years… more»
Aug 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Ruffle Some Feathers: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
As I’ve said before on Barn Finds, I am a real fan of the Pontiac Trans Am. I accept that they don’t have the sheer muscle credentials of the Z28, but for some of we “more mature” individuals, it’s… more»
Jul 22, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Plethora of Pontiac Projects and Parts!
If you’ve ever wanted to fill your entire shop with projects at one time, this may be your chance. Found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $65,000, this is a pretty big stash of late 70’s cars…. more»
Jul 16, 2018 • For Sale • 43 Comments
One Owner for 40 Years: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
I have a confession to make. It is a secret shame that I have carried with me for 40 years. I am the only male in the Western World who hasn’t seen Smokey and The Bandit! There, I’ve said… more»
May 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 44 Comments
Smokey and the Bandit III: 1982 Pontiac Trans Am
Everyone knows Smokey and the Bandit is the best car movie ever. This is an indisputable fact. Unfortunately, two sequels were made. While Smokey and the Bandit II wasn’t too bad, Smokey and the Bandit III was pretty awful. … more»
Apr 30, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Turbo V8 Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
After the release of Smokey and the Bandit, who didn’t want a Pontiac Trans Am? Well with American V8’s still paying the price for their lack of fuel economy, Pontiac did find a creative way to offer some power… more»
Apr 12, 2018 • For Sale • 37 Comments
2,014 Miles And Mint! 1979 Trans Am
Barn Finds frequent submitter Pat L. suggested that we take a look at this unbelievable time capsule 1979 10th Anniversary Pontiac Trans Am that is listed for sale here on craigslist. The original owner is selling the car and… more»
Mar 18, 2018 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Rare Bird for Sure: 2.5k mile 1978 Trans Am Y88
If you’re willing to pay $35 per mile ever driven, then you’ll love the price of the 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 found here on eBay. With 2,523 miles on the odometer, it will set you back a whopping… more»
Feb 14, 2018 • Uncategorized • 49 Comments
Original Tires! 5k Mile 1976 Trans Am 455 Four-Speed
Original tires!?! I’ve refurbished cars parked ten or fifteen years with tires that converted into something that’s not rubber. The dry-rotten tires on my buddy’s ’72 Mustang didn’t even grip my inclined driveway. We set the parking brake and… more»
Jan 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
4-Speed Loophole: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
This car represents the last of the second generation Trans Ams. It had been produced for more than a decade, but new regulations were not kind to muscle cars and by the time this car was built, it was… more»
Dec 7, 2017 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
Not Quite Original: Low-Mileage 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
The ad for this 1975 Pontiac claims that it only has 4,280 miles on it, and based on the cosmetic condition it is certainly believable! If this car hasn’t been restored, then it is truly in exceptional condition. Inside… more»
Dec 3, 2017 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
Learning To Fly: 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
The band Pink Floyd may be an acquired taste for some, and for me it was played incessantly by a college roommate until I acquired that taste, but the lyrics on many of their songs have a way of… more»
Nov 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 56 Comments
One Elderly Owner: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
We’ve all heard the “little old lady drove it to church” story, and while sometimes it’s true, usually it isn’t. Though the ad doesn’t say anything about driving it to church, it is advertised as “elderly owned” and includes… more»
Oct 23, 2017 • Uncategorized • 42 Comments
1973 Brewster Green “McQ” Trans Am
This looks like the same car Brian covered about a year ago on this post, a 47,000 mile survivor. These Brewster Green 1973 Trans Ams are known as “McQ Trans Ams” after the John Wayne movie of the same… more»
Sep 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Bandit Hit The Lotto: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Convertible
Everyone knows that the Bandit was a little flamboyant. Well, a lot flamboyant. He would go to a minister’s funeral dressed in feathers. Or so I have heard. Anyway, we also remembered that the Bandit has a love for… more»
