1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Description

The second generation Pontiac Firebird was launched in late 1970 during the swan song of the muscle car era. With increasing mandates regarding safety and emission standards, the Firebird evolved to keep the excitement alive, with the corporate slogan now saying “more Pontiac Excitement to the Gallon.” This excitement even led to the development of a turbo-charged 301 cu-in V8, making it the first turbo-charged production V8 of the 1980s. A selection of other performance-oriented V8s and special features carried the excitement into the 1980s. More than straight-line performers, the Trans Am series of cars was used to highlight the link to the SCCA Trans Am racing series. Today, these Firebirds provide a fantastic entry point into collector car ownership with seemingly endless ways to enhance and modify them to suit the needs of every owner - just like this restored 1980 Firebird Trans Am that features a larger replacement 6.6-liter engine with electronic fuel injection, a modified suspension, and 17 inch “snowflake” wheels.

Highlights

• Recently completed restoration by Commando Customs & Classics of Savannah, Georgia

• Refinished in PPG Viper red paint with Trans Am decals

• The interior has been retrimmed in white upholstery from Classic Industries

• The dashboard features Dakota digital gauges, a custom Bluetooth stereo, and a red leather Lecarra steering wheel

• Powered by a 6.6-liter normally aspirated V8 modified with:

  • Holly Sniper EFI

  • Holly Hyper spark ignition

  • CVF Racing billet front accessory drive

  • Griffin Be Cool radiator

  • Spal electric cooling fans

  • Ceramic coated Hooker headers

  • A custom-built exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers and stainless-steel Pontiac split exhaust

• Hotchkis Stage 2 “TVS Kit” suspension package

• Rebuilt front end

• 17-inch Snowflake wheels and new tires

Features

• The chassis number (2W87WAL132946) decodes as:

  • 2W87 - 1979-1980 Trans Am Series 87 Body

  • W - 301 cu-in 4 barrel carburetor V8

  • A - 1980 Model Year

  • L - Van Nuys, California Assembly Plant

  • 132946 - Production Sequence

• Special Trans Am features when new included:

• Front center air dam

• Black-accented grille

• Rear deck spoiler

• Outside sport mirrors, left-hand remote, right-hand convex

• Front and rear wheel opening air deflectors

• Front fender air extractors

• Chrome side-splitter tailpipe extensions

• Shaker hood and air cleaner

• Trans Am graphics

• Firebird features when new included:

  • Body-color one-piece resilient “Endura” front end panel and bumper with recessed grilles and dual rectangular headlights

  • Endura rear bumper

  • Dual horns

  • Concealed windshield wipers

Known Imperfections

• Dash has imperfections: dents and minor discoloration

• The tail light lenses show some age

Included

• Restoration documentation

Ownership History

• Purchased as a project in August of 2021, the restoration was completed by Commando Customs & Classics of Savannah, Georgia in February of 2022.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $975. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.