Reaching a decade in production is a milestone worth celebrating for just about any automobile, but when that car is something special like the Pontiac Trans Am, the reasons for enthusiasts to rejoice are amplified significantly! Pontiac thought it was a momentous occasion as well, creating a 10th Anniversary Special Edition T/A for 1979, of which 7,500 units rolled off the assembly line. This 1979 Trans Am here on eBay in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, is one such example, but it’s also got the gratifying W72 engine, making it one of just 1,817 special editions equipped with the strong-performing 400. This is a truly desirable F-Body, and priced accordingly at $62,500, but there’s also the option to make an offer.
By 1979, the focus on high-performance capabilities in most vehicles had taken a back seat to clean-air and improved gas mileage concerns, but the Trans Am was still offering the conservatively rated 220-horsepower 400 CI V8, known as the W72. However, this would mark the final year for its availability, and thankfully, this car is said to still be equipped with the original T/A 6.6 engine under the hood. It’s reportedly received a new cam, lifters, valves, and other parts, with the mileage reading of 55,140 claimed to be actual. Paired with the manual transmission, I’m sure this car is an absolute blast to get behind the wheel of!
A garage is said to have housed this Trans Am for nearly 40 years, helping to preserve the original paint and decals. In addition to a fine finish, the panels also appear straight, and I’m not spotting any corrosion issues from any of the supplied photos either. The factory wheels are still present, and another great feature outside that the seller doesn’t even mention is the T-Tops, so this one seems to check all the right boxes, both mechanically and cosmetically.
The interior is said to have been restored, including new seat foam and upholstery, carpeting, and a new headliner. This one also features power windows and a tilt column, but the steering wheel rim shows some wear, so it might need some attention or replacing if you’re seeking perfection inside. For 1979, this is about as good as it gets for the T/A, and I’m thinking the asking price may be in the ballpark here. What are your thoughts on this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Special Edition, and its cost of $62.5k?
Interior is still in need of some work. Seat covers look like a 2 year old installed them. Front end paintwork looks off also maybe bad lighting but needs a up close look. Way to much for a asking price.