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1G2AW87TXBN125650
Its 1977, and you’re at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, at the premier of a road action-comedy film, ‘Smokey and the Bandit’. The spotlight is stolen by the film’s star car, a gold-and-black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Featuring this distinctive T-top in a highly successful movie was a win-win situation. Its appearance in the movie propelled Trans Am sales beyond 93,000 units by 1978. Needless to say, the car and the film mutually benefitted from a viewership of millions. Our subject vehicle is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo SE, a model used in the sequel of ‘Smokey and the Bandit’. This Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo SE has just 39,500 original miles on the clock and reportedly has always been garaged. 1981 was the last year of the ‘Bandit’ era Trans Am, before the next generation came out in 1982, and was featured as the hero car in ‘Knight Rider’ – but that’s a story for another day.
This 1981 Firebird Trans Am is bedecked in the instantly recognizable Starlight black and gold with the endearing ‘screaming chicken’ decal on the hood is an incredibly recognizable automobile on the roads, and that is what our subject vehicle offers – the chance to turn many heads as it burbles by. The look is completed with gold Firebird turbo wheels and brand-new BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires. A homage to the ‘Bandit’ is in the form of a Bandit-decaled license plate holder. The car is reported to be rust free and was kept in Florida for all its life. A modern JVC CD player with Bluetooth has been installed, and the interior can seat four adults. This true unrestored, and well-kept car is available with the factory T-tops, and is numbers matching for the discerning buyer looking for originality.
Pontiac’s 4.9L V8 sends power to the rear wheels via an automatic transmission. An upgrade over previous variants is the electronic carburetor that offers improved performance and gas mileage. The turbocharger is a Garrett TB305 unit. The motor is conservatively rated for 200bhp and 345 lb. ft of torque.
Widely popularized for its role in Smokey and the Bandit, the second-generation Pontiac Firebird is well regarded as a solid ’70s American classic. Never mind that the Malaise Era was in full swing, squeezing those V8s into abysmally low power outputs, there are plenty of avenues today to bring these cars back up to respectable power figures. Therefore, if you’re the kind who likes classic Firebirds, this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a fantastic find. It’s got a large V8 under the hood and comes bearing just 28,691 miles to its name. So don’t dilly-dally; pick up this Lubbock, Texas-based muscle car before someone else does.
We would have bought all the 1979 Trans Ams we can lay our hands on, stored them, and sold them for a fortune a few years down the pike if we had known that they would hold such value today. The Trans Ams that had this engine can be driven like there’s no tomorrow. However, it was too big to meet the government's Corporate Average Fuel Economy grade. Knowing our history, we were thrilled to take in this staggering 1979 Pontiac Trans AM with just 74,563 original miles on its clock. Currently located in Willingboro, New Jersey, this beauty is reportedly a family-owned car ready to be driven away by its new owner.
Pontiac’s Firebird is one of the most iconic pony cars. Made across four generations between 1967 and 2002, the Firebird was the Camaro’s sister car. The similarities weren’t just visual; they were basically the same under the skin as well. The second-generation Firebird really made a name for itself through its screen presence on Smokey and the Bandit. The car used for the movie was a 1977 Firebird Trans Am, so if you’re a fan of the film, here’s a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale right now. This car comes with an upgraded engine and upgraded suspension as well. Just don’t try to jump it; many of the movie's stunt cars didn’t survive the experience.
Widely popularized for its role in Smokey and the Bandit, the second-generation Pontiac Firebird is well regarded as a solid ’70s American classic. Never mind that the Malaise Era was in full swing, squeezing those V8s into abysmally low power outputs, there are plenty of avenues today to bring these cars back up to respectable power figures. Therefore, if you’re the kind who likes classic Firebirds, this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a fantastic find. It’s got a large V8 under the hood and comes bearing just 28,691 miles to its name. So don’t dilly-dally; pick up this Lubbock, Texas-based muscle car before someone else does.
We would have bought all the 1979 Trans Ams we can lay our hands on, stored them, and sold them for a fortune a few years down the pike if we had known that they would hold such value today. The Trans Ams that had this engine can be driven like there’s no tomorrow. However, it was too big to meet the government's Corporate Average Fuel Economy grade. Knowing our history, we were thrilled to take in this staggering 1979 Pontiac Trans AM with just 74,563 original miles on its clock. Currently located in Willingboro, New Jersey, this beauty is reportedly a family-owned car ready to be driven away by its new owner.
The seller presents this 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible, an iconic American muscle car with a rebuilt 400ci V8 engine and an automatic transmission. This classic GTO is finished in Springmist Green, paired with a black vinyl interior, creating a timeless and aggressive look. According to the seller, this GTO features flip-up headlights, air conditioning, and an updated aftermarket exhaust and tune. With all maintenance up to date, this vintage muscle car offers a blend of performance and comfort for enthusiasts looking to enjoy a piece of automotive history.
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