2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe 6-Speed

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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“Millennium Muscle” is what Pontiac called it. The 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am roared into the new millennium with unapologetic attitude and muscle car heritage. As part of the fourth-generation Firebird lineup, the Trans Am was the performance pinnacle, boasting a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 borrowed from the Corvette, pumping out 305 horsepower. This gave it serious street credibility and thrilling acceleration.

Styling was bold and unmistakably Pontiac — pop-up headlights, aggressive front fascia, and a sleek, aerodynamic profile that looked fast even standing still. Inside, the Trans Am blended comfort with sportiness, offering leather seats, a driver-focused cockpit, and modern amenities for the time. It was a car that could cruise comfortably or tear up the track.

Though the Firebird’s production ended in 2002, the 2000 Trans Am has remained an icon of late-era American muscle. It captured the spirit of Pontiac’s performance legacy and gave fans one last taste of raw, V8-powered excitement before the curtain fell.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Black (41) with Ebony (193) leather interior

• Powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 producing 305 hp

• Six-speed manual transmission

• Optional T-Tops

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• 16-inch chrome wheels wearing 245/50R16 tires

• Power driver’s seat, windows, locks, mirrors, and hatch

• Integral rear deck spoiler

• Monsoon sound system with CD changer

• Air conditioning

• Power rack and pinion steering

• Theft-deterrent PASS-Key system

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Cruise control

• Window tint

• Power drivers seat

• Power windows

• Power locks

• Power outer mirror

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 and clear coat flaking on nose

• Paint chips on both doors

• Ripped passenger seat cushion

• Shifter handle worn

Included

• Keys

• Owner’s manual

• Framed Trans Am poster

Ownership History

This four owner 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Tennessee and now Alabama.

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  

Title in Transit:  

What does Title in Transit mean? 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete. 

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.