Some enthusiasts can be intimidated by the prospect of tackling a first restoration project. Selecting the ideal candidate is critical to ensuring the experience is enjoyable. Few things will sour the venture faster than the new owner discovering that… more»
Trans Am
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One Owner: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am With 64k Original Miles
Performance cars from the late 1970s were mere shadows of the fire-breathing monsters many had been at the decade’s commencement. No car was immune from the iron fist of evolving emission regulations, although Pontiac worked to maintain its position… more»
Jan 8, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Perfect 19k Mile 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
While we could spend all day and half the night arguing the merits and detriments of special edition automobiles, one fact is indisputable: these cars are usually exceptionally well preserved. Anniversary cars, special editions of all manner, and pace… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
36k-Mile Time Capsule: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition
Some of our readers may only know of Burt Reynolds through Norm Macdonald’s portrayal of him in the hilarious SNL “Celebrity Jeopardy” skits in the mid-1990’s. But those of us old enough to remember the ’70’s remember Burt Reynolds… more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
7,500 Mile 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
Sometimes I marvel at low mileage performance cars that have less than 10k miles on them. While cars are meant to be driven, I like that some people save them for us to drive and enjoy sometimes 30 to… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is a tidy driver ready to provide a new owner with immediate motoring pleasure. It has undergone a few changes, but it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. The buyer could leave this classic as-is, although… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
10th Anniversary: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac celebrated the 10th year of the Trans Am with a special model known to Pontiac enthusiasts as the TATA. That stands for Tenth Anniversary Trans Am. 7,500 TATA’s were built in 1979 with 1,817 being built with the… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Tremec 5 Speed: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
The second generation Pontiac Trans Am was a well designed car that was a great platform for many engines over its 12 year run. One of the most sought after features is to find a second generation… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am Custom
It may seem strange or at odds with the classic scene to describe this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am as a survivor, but I feel that term is appropriate. The custom car scene has continually evolved since the first passenger… more»
Dec 12, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Tremec 5 Speed and 455 V8: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This Code 50 Solar Gold Trans Am is on the edge between being a driver and a project. Tony Primo found this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am for sale here on Craigslist. It is listed for $11,000 and appears to… more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Dennis Collins Featured: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
The last year for the Pontiac Trans Am to be produced with the 455 cubic inch V8 engine was 1976. This project car is located in Belton, Texas south of Dallas. It is listed here on Craigslist for $7,500…. more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Still in the Barn: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
In 1978, the Pontiac Trans Am was riding a sales crest that started with the mid-1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. That black Trans Am driven by Burt Reynolds brought buyers into Pontiac dealers who saw demand grow by… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dry Climate Find: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
When I recently compiled a list of cars from each decade of the 20th Century that I would gladly park in my garage, the 1970s contribution was a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinique Blue. I have always liked… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Might Be A Good Deal: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac introduced the 1970 Trans Am to the public on February 26, 1970 at the Chicago Auto Show. Typically, the new models for 1970 would have been introduced in the summer or fall of 1969. This caused many dealers… more»
Dec 3, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rock Solid Survivor: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am faced possible extinction in the 1970s, but the company’s decision to persist with production as part of the brand’s performance image was rewarded with excellent sales as the decade progressed. Subsequent generations offered significant performance… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Priced to Sell: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
There is always something inherently “right” about spotting a late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am finished in Black. This is accentuated when the original owner ordered the car with the optional T-Top. This 1978 Trans Am ticks those boxes, and… more»
