1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo 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 debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. 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 look is unmistakable. The feel is pure Pontiac. Trans Am styling is bold, aerodynamic, and instantly recognizable.” The 1980 Pontiac Trans Am marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of Pontiac’s iconic muscle car.

Visually, the 1980 Trans Am retained its aggressive stance, flared fenders, and signature “screaming chicken” hood decal. However, under the hood, changes were significant. Pontiac’s traditional 400 cubic inch V8 was discontinued after 1979, and the 1980 Trans Am offered a 305 cu-in V8 with a four-speed manual or a turbocharged 301 cu-in V8 paired with a three-speed automatic. The Turbo Trans Am, with its hood-mounted boost lights and futuristic graphics, was a bold attempt to blend performance with emerging technology.

The 1980 Trans Am remained a symbol of American performance and style. It was also featured prominently in pop culture, continuing the legacy established by the “Smokey and the Bandit” films and Steve McQueen’s last movie, “Hunter.” As Hot Rod Magazine (March 1980) reported, “Few street machines of any kind can match the moves of a new-model Turbo Trans Am decked out with our test machine’s optional $350 Turbo 4.9 powerplant and $481 Special Performance Package.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Starlight Black (19) with D98 Vinyl Accent Stripes

• Tan cloth interior

• 4.9-liter (301 cu-in) Turbocharged V8

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• Hood-mounted boost indicator light

• Air conditioning

• The chassis number (2W87TAL140046) decodes as:

  • 2 – Pontiac (Canada)

  • W – Trans Am

  • 87 – Body Style two-door coupe

  • T – Engine 4.9-liter (301 cu-in) Turbocharged V8

  • A – Model Year 1980

  • L – Assembly Plant Van Nuys, California

  • 140046 – Production Sequence Number

Features

• 15-inch snowflake wheels wearing 225/70R15 BF Goodrich tires

• Iconic “Screaming Chicken” hood decal

• Turbo-specific hood with offset bulge and functional air induction

• Sport steering wheel with Trans Am emblem

• Full instrumentation including tachometer and boost gauge

• T-top roof option

• Power windows and locks

• Power brakes

• Power steering

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo

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 chips on mirrors, trunk lid, and passenger side rear quarter

• Paint on outer edges of T-top panels is worn

• Hood decal is worn

• Door locks need adjusted to work properly

• Driver side inside door pull strap is broken

• Engine bay radiator support paint is worn and insulation is hanging down

Included

• Spare tire and jack

• Broadcast sheet

• Assembly manual

Ownership History

This 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com  

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

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 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 additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to 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 beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.