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 Trans Am was the most popular second‑generation F‑body, with over 117,000 sold. And while the Trans Am's starring role in "Smokey and the Bandit" two years prior certainly helped, its epic styling was a big factor.

Trans Am took the traditional long hood, short deck muscle car design, and turned it up to 11. A revised beak held four rectangular headlights, accentuating the shaker hood scoop. And the tail feathers were tweaked with a louvered black lens covered the lamps, making the integrated rear spoiler look even more sinister.

Throw in a set of snowflake wheels, the unmistakable “screaming chicken” hood decal, and a 400ci V8 backed by a manual or automatic transmission, and the result was one of the most menacing machines to ever cruise the boulevard.

This example is finished in blue with tan upholstery, wears 15” wheels and T-tops, and is powered by a 400ci V8 backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission. A blue "screaming chicken" sits on its hood.

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

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in blue with tan upholstery

• 15” Snowflake wheels

• T-tops

• 400ci Pontiac V8

• 3-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• 2-Door Coupe styling

• Unibody with front subframe

• Bucket seats

• Engine turned dash

• 108” wheelbase and 197” body

Modifications

• Pioneer head unit

Known Imperfections

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

• Paint imperfections

• Light underbody rust

• Differential cover is leaking

• Interior worn

• Driver seat and steering wheel stained

• Rust in trunk

• Images detailing the condition of the 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am are presented in the gallery

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 Broad Arrow 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.