Pontiac’s ticket into the pony car class, the Firebird debuted in 1967, with a long production run across four generations that sadly ended in 2002. Each generation of Firebird had something special, and the third generation’s claim to fame is screen prominence as KITT on the series Knight Rider. The third generation thus enjoys a strong following, and had a ten-year production run between 1982 and 1992. This 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA is a veritable time capsule to that era, and quite a rare bird as this enthusiast-owner car has done just 17,100 original miles as reported by the seller.
It’s not hard to see why the writers of Knight Rider chose the third-generation Firebird Trans Am as the base for KITT and his evil nemesis KARR. The design was positively futuristic, clean, and crisp in the Eighties, and has aged well over the decades. This 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA doesn’t have the signature black paintwork that KITT would have, showing itself off in a burgundy shade with gold and silver 16-inch wheels. It’s got Trans AM GTA badging, and a prominent rear deck lid spoiler that extends to the base of the rear windshield. All lighting looks clear and functional too. The interior sports a tan color theme with seating for four occupants. The driver seat enjoys partial power adjustment, and the driver faces a set of clear analog gauges. The steering wheel is a four-spoke affair with an early version of multifunction, courtesy of twelve buttons to operate the radio functions. The radio in question is another time capsule, a Delco radio with auto-reverse cassette deck, push-button operation, digital display, and five-band equalizer. You’ve got air conditioning to keep you cool as well. Cruise control is present as well, controlled by the left-hand stalk that also controls the windshield wiper functions.
Whilst early third-gen Firebirds were somewhat strangled in power as they were just recovering from the US emissions regulations of the Seventies, power figures healthily improved into the late Eighties and beyond. This 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA packs a 350ci (5.7L) Chevrolet Tuned Port Injection V8 engine that drives the rear wheels via a four-speed THM700R4 automatic transmission. The power output was rated at around 235hp when new.
1989 Model Year Pontiac Firebird GTA Burgundy exterior Tan interior Automatic transmission 17k original miles reported by seller 16" wheels 5.7L V8 engine 4 speed automatic Cassette Radio w/ equalizer Enthusiast owned
Pontiac’s Firebird is an iconic car. It was made between 1967 and 2002 across four generations, and the sister car of Chevy’s Camaro. Notably, the second and third generations of Firebird had significant screen presences, in the shape of featuring prominently on Smokey and the Bandit (second generation), as well as Knight Rider (third generation). It’s no surprise, given that the second-generation’s muscular and pumped-up looks lent itself well to star alongside Burt Reynolds, while the third generation’s sleek computer-graphics esque design was perfect to be the car of the future – talking and all. Today, we’ve got a nice second-generation 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale from The Villages, Florida. This machine has got the Oldsmobile 403ci V8 under the hood, and rolls on a set of aftermarket Snowflake wheels. We’re also informed that the interior has been reupholstered.
The Pontiac Firebird, introduced In 1967 alongside its sister car the Chevy Camaro is one of the most well-known pony cars of its time. Directly targeted at Ford’s Mustang, the Firebird gained fame in two major TV series of the Seventies and Eighties, namely Smokey and the Bandit, and Knight Rider. That’s why even today it’s a cult classic and a desirable car despite the fact that Firebirds stopped being made in 2002. Here, we’ve got a nice second-generation 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 50th Anniversary Edition for sale from Georgia. With under 17,000 miles to its name, it’s an exclusive 50th Anniversary Edition, of which a mere 2,590 cars were produced. The 50th Anniversary celebration refers to Pontiac turning 50 in 1976, and this car comes with exclusive gold elements, a 400ci V8 and a few other neat things over a regular Firebird. Plus, the car’s service records and build sheets are available too.
In the current era we are living in, the automotive world is slowly but surely leaning towards EVs. However, our fellow seasoned automotive enthusiasts recall a time when cars used to represent art on wheels, and a V8 engine would provide the background symphony. If we focus on the American motor industry, the first phrase that comes to anyone's mind is “Muscle cars.” The Pontiac Trans Am played a prominent part in this segment, gaining fame as the hero car in Smokey and the Bandit and Knight Rider’s KITT. The 1979 Y84 Trans Am, like the example we are featuring here, is a collectible "Bandit" edition with a gold bird, gold decals, and gold wheels. Current owner reports that this car only has under 64,000 miles on its odometer. Located in Delray Beach, Florida, this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Y84 Special Edition is surely a worthy car to add to your classic collection.
Born from the desire to be free of corporate constraint, the Pontiac GTO is a lesson in defiance. It shows what happens when men figure out a way to rage against the corporate machine in a creative way. You see, General Motors had banned their auto divisions from competing in auto racing for some ridiculous reason. However, executives such as John Z. DeLorean, Russ Gee and Bill Collins knew that this was outrageous. They felt the desire to find a way to buck the rules, and they easily found it. Because why not give customers a turn-key racer that’s thinly veiled as a street car? After all, you can’t control how your customers use your car once they’ve paid the purchase price and driven off the lot, can you? Hence, the GTO was born, with a name inspired by a Ferrari legend. Today, we have a 1965 Pontiac GTO for sale from Evansville, Wisconson. This symbol of rebelliousness is available with under 100,000 miles on the clock, a 389 Tri-Power under the hood and a Muncie 4-speeder taking care of shifting. If you want it in your life, don’t waste any more time, talk to us!
Pontiac, founded in 1926 was responsible for many all-American heroes of the automotive scene. Names such as Firebird, GTO, Bonneville, Tempest and Fiero are still held in high regard today. Sadly, the Pontiac division was shut down by GM in 2010. In their later years, they continued to create an interesting car every now and then. The Solstice was one of them, a compact two-door convertible sports car that was made between 2006 and 2010. That’s what we have here, a 2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster from San Antonio, Texas. It’s got a 2.4-liter Ecotec 4-cylinder, a convertible top, and is rear-wheel drive as you’d expect from any self-respecting sports car. With just over 35,000 miles on the odometer, this curio could be yours!
Pontiac’s Firebird is an iconic car. It was made between 1967 and 2002 across four generations, and the sister car of Chevy’s Camaro. Notably, the second and third generations of Firebird had significant screen presences, in the shape of featuring prominently on Smokey and the Bandit (second generation), as well as Knight Rider (third generation). It’s no surprise, given that the second-generation’s muscular and pumped-up looks lent itself well to star alongside Burt Reynolds, while the third generation’s sleek computer-graphics esque design was perfect to be the car of the future – talking and all. Today, we’ve got a nice second-generation 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale from The Villages, Florida. This machine has got the Oldsmobile 403ci V8 under the hood, and rolls on a set of aftermarket Snowflake wheels. We’re also informed that the interior has been reupholstered.
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