1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Description

1982 marked the first lap of Firebird's third generation, adopting aerodynamic styling and weight reduction to keep up with expectations of the time. Buyers had the choice of a wide array of power plants ranging from the 2.5-liter "Iron Duke" rated at 90 horsepower, a 2.8-liter V6 rated at 105 horsepower, or a 5.0-liter V8 engine with a carburetor or GM's new "Crossfire Fuel Injection, " and available in three distinct trim levels: Base, S/E, and Trans Am. The third-generation Firebird also saw the silver screen as the hero car in "Smokey and the Bandit III" and gained a cult following from its appearance as KITT in the hit TV show "Knight Rider." Today, the third generation Firebird stands as an excellent gateway to car collecting, with an affordable cost to entry and plentiful parts availability.   

Highlights 

• Equipped with 145 horsepower carbureted 5.0-liter V8 engine  

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Outfitted with new US Mags Rambler wheels wrapped Cobra Radial G/T tires 

• Finished in two-tone red and black paint over a two-tone black and grey interior  

• Interior is said to have been restored in 2005  

• The chassis number (1G2AW87HXCN534213) decodes as: 

  • 1- USA origin 

  • G- Manufactured by General Motors

  • 2- Pontiac Motor Division 

  • A- Manual seat belts 

  • W- Trans Am trim 

  • 87- Body type 2 door coupe 

  • Equipped with 305 cubic inch V8 engine (LG4)

  • X- Check digit  

  • C- Model year 1982 

  • N- Norwood Assembly Plant 

  • 534213- Production sequence 

• Displaying just 91,142 miles, believed to be original at time of cataloging 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report   

Features

• Three spoke steering wheel  

• Delco AM/FM radio 

• Heat and air conditioning 

• Crank windows 

• Rear spoiler 

• Tinted windows 

• Pontiac branded mudflaps  

• 2+2 seating 

• Center console with armrest and integrated storage  

• Pop-up headlights 

• Carpeted dashboard pad 

• Power steering 

• Power front disc brakes 

• Air conditioning retrofitted to R134a and recently recharged

Known Imperfections

• Minor interior imperfections: Steering wheel is showing wear, stitching in front seats and minor cracks in dashboard as illustrated in pictures  

• Hood insulation is torn 

• Gear selector lock-out is stuck in the depressed position 

Ownership History

The owner states he purchased the Firebird in the summer of 1985 and is the second owner.