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
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.
The end of the muscle car is closer than we would like to admit; many legacy automakers are slowly but surely transitioning to electric power. What was once the heart of an all-American V8 is now only a distant echo in its audio. Are you looking to live up the good old days of muscle glory? You really can't do better than this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am we have today. Better yet, this spicy '60s muscle has only a reported 26,898 miles on its clock and makes for some entertaining weekend plans.
The Pontiac Grand Prix was made from 1962 until 2008, across eight generations. It offered a sporty value proposition, and depending on generation, buyers could get their hands on a coupe or a sedan. Some Grand Prix series were quite luxurious too, and moreover, the model also competed in NASCAR. That’s what we have today – not your typical, consumer-grade, mass-market Grand Prix, but a fully-fledged, hardcore NASCAR racer. Say hello to this 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix #20 NASCAR that’s up for sale from Corpus Christi, Texas. It isn’t every day that a purebred NASCAR race car comes up for sale, so consider this one of those rare opportunities. If you want to purchase this car, give us a call or shoot us a DM before the sun goes down!
"They don't make them like they used to." This is a line that is thrown around a lot to signify that things were better in the good old days. While most find this particular line to be overly enthusiastic, there is some truth to certain aspects. Present today is one of those times where "They don't make them like they used to" applies perfectly and takes shape with this 1970 Pontiac GTO. With a reported 500 miles on its clock, this classic muscle is a looker and is ready to throw it back to the good old days of motoring.
A symbol of rebellion against the corporate machine, the Pontiac GTO was the cheeky result of General Motors banning their divisions from competing in auto racing in 1963. Three plucky gents, namely Bill Collins, Russ Gee and John Z. DeLorean weren’t pleased. However, these three smarts realized that while they couldn’t officially compete in racing, there was nothing to stop them from making thinly-veiled racing machines that could be sold to customers, to do as they pleased. Hence, the GTO was born in 1963, with a name inspired by the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO. Based on the Pontiac Tempest, it saw a large V8 stuffed under the hood and some neat performance upgrades. Today, we’ve got a 1971 Pontiac GTO for sale from Schenectady, New York. It’s done 80,462 miles and comes with a nice 400ci V8 to enjoy, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox.
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