1979 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 remained available for the more traditional buyers. Not just offering straight-line performance, the Trans Am series of cars were used to highlight the link to the SCCA Trans Am racing series. Today these cars provide a fantastic entry point into collector car ownership with seemingly endless ways to maintain their originality or modify them to suit the needs of every owner - just like this 1979 Firebird. 

Highlights

• Finished in Starlight Black with gold graphics over a tan vinyl interior

• Powered by a 400 cu-in V8 that was reportedly overbored with 10.5:1 compression ratio pistons and is fueled by a Holley 650 carburetor through polished and ported cylinder heads

• Transmission improvements include a 10-inch TCI torque converter with a 3,500 rpm stall speed

• A custom exhaust was crafted with new manifolds and Flowmaster mufflers

• According to the consignor, it is believed that the indicated just over 74,000 miles displayed on the odometer are original

Features

• Cast aluminum wheels

• Cigarette lighter

• Kenwood AM/FM/CD player

• Electric windshield wipers

• Tilt steering column

• Radial tuned suspension

• Center console storage compartment

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Door-activated dome light

• Dual sun visors

• Reclining bucket seats

• Passenger grab handle

Known Imperfections

• Inoperable air conditioning

Included

• Scale model

Ownership History

The current owner states that they purchased this 1979 Firebird in Ohio, in 2004 after it was in storage for a number of years.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,000. Learn more about the program here.