1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am stands as one of the most celebrated years for the Firebird's flagship performance model, riding a wave of popularity fueled by "Smokey and the Bandit" and the model’s tenth-anniversary special edition. Buyers that year could choose from a range of factory colors, but one option—Dark Blue, sometimes referenced under code 29—was ordered far less frequently than the more iconic black-and-gold or the 10th anniversary silver.

Because Pontiac's production numbers skewed heavily toward black and gold combinations (especially with the Trans Am's signature screaming chicken hood decal), Dark Blue cars represent a small fraction of total 1979 output. Exact figures are impossible to pin down since Pontiac didn't publish paint-specific breakdowns, but it is generally regarded Dark Blue Trans Ams as scarce compared to their more popular counterparts. Plus, this Dark Blue example features the optional 403ci V8 with automatic, T-Tops, and famous “Snowflake” wheels — capturing all the style of the Bandit in a different hue.

This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Dark Blue (29) with gold Firebird graphics

• Camel vinyl 62B) interior

• 403ci Oldsmobile V8

• 3-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Factory T-Tops

• AM/FM/cassette radio

• Power windows and locks

• “Snowflake” wheels

• The chassis number (2W87K9L198903) decodes as:

  • 2 – Pontiac Motor Division

  • W – Firebird Trans Am series

  • 87– 2-door Sport Coupe body

  • K – 403ci Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel, dual exhaust, automatic

  • 9 – 1979 model year

  • L – Van Nuys, California, assembly plant

  • 150368 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Alpine amplifier and speakers

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

• Some wear on seat surfaces

Ownership History

This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.