At a Glance: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Exterior
Interior
Driveline
With its period-correct 1980s aesthetic, this extensively restored 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am T-Top features a superbly restored exterior, a fully restored interior, and an upgraded driveline. According to the VIN, the original powerplant was a 4.9-liter 301 V8 which has since replaced by a rebuilt 6.6-liter 400 V8 and the appropriate 6.6 identification elements on the shaker hood scoop. With total production numbers for 301 T-top cars totaling 4,831 in 1979, this Trans Am is truly a rare bird. It is now being offered on consignment with a clean title and a clean Carfax.
The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am saw major stylistic upgrades from its predecessors, with a four-headlight fascia and relocated grill drawing a sharp contrast to previous years. This example has been modified to a period-correct aesthetic of the 1980s, a style defined by staggered Cragar S/S chrome wheels and BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires obscuring the red calipers of the four-wheel disc brakes. The restoration left a hint of patina in the form of the original blackout tail panel. The paint, however, is far more recent and displays few to no notable defects. Occupants enjoy a fully restored cloth interior with a handful of tasteful patina points carried over from the restoration. A B&M ratchet shifter takes center stage below the removable tinted T-tops and upgraded dome lighting. Vintage Air heating and conditioning controls are mounted above a modern retro-style AM/FM stereo head unit with auxiliary input – both in keeping with the classic aesthetic. Door panels, seats, carpeting, and headliner are all new; a few original switches and brightwork elements remain, showing minimal wear from over four decades of use. The odometer shows 36,062 miles at the time of consignment and is believed to have rolled over once.
According to the VIN sequence, the original powerplant for this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am was a 4.9-liter 301 V8 producing a wheezing 135 horsepower. This ‘bird now packs a rebuilt 6.6-liter 400 V8 estimated to produce more than double the horsepower of the original 301. Every system was addressed during the restoration, and some period-correct under-hood bling was added in the form of red spark plug wires, polished valve covers, a polished brake master cylinder, and a polished compressor for the Vintage Air A/C system.
At a Glance: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
One of just 4,831 produced for 1979, this rare bird packs a 6.6-liter V8 with double the power of the original engine.
Exterior –
Cragar S/S wheels
BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
4 Wheel Disc
Red calipers
Tinted T-Tops
Flawless paint
Interior –
Fully restored cloth interior
New brightwork and switchgear
Vintage Air heat and air conditioning
Retro-style AM/FM stereo head unit with aux input
Oil pressure gauge
Water temperature gauge
Driveline –
Rebuilt 6.6-liter 400 ci V8
Automatic transmission w/ B&M ratchet shifter
Radial Tuned Suspension
Polished valve covers
Polished a/c compressor
Polished brake master
This 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible Collector’s Edition marks the final year of Firebird production and celebrates the end of Pontiac’s iconic F-body performance car. Finished in the distinctive Collector Yellow, this special edition model was produced in limited numbers and features unique graphics and trim exclusive to the Collector’s Edition package. Showing 68,280 miles, this example represents the last chapter in the long-running Firebird lineage that began in 1967. The Collector’s Edition models were designed as a tribute to Pontiac’s performance heritage, combining bold styling, strong V8 performance, and open-top driving in a memorable send-off for the legendary nameplate.
By 2001, the fourth-generation F-body platform was nearing the end of its production run, and cars like this represented the final chapter of Pontiac’s classic rear-wheel-drive muscle era. This 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe comes equipped with the desirable WS6 Ram Air Performance & Handling Package and shows under 13,000 miles, placing it in exceptionally preserved territory for a 25-year-old performance car. With its aggressive Trans Am appearance conversion, functional Ram Air hood, and legendary LS1 powerplant, this example delivers the raw, analog driving experience enthusiasts crave—without modern electronic interference. Low-mileage LS1 cars are becoming increasingly difficult to find in this condition, making this one particularly appealing to collectors and drivers alike.
Introduced in 1967 along with its sibling the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac’s Firebird is one of those epic pony cars that, although it isn’t around anymore, you can be sure to find someone who knows about it wherever you go. The Firebird was prominently featured in Smokey And The Bandit, as well as Knight Rider, and as a result, has a cult following that extends beyond mere petrolhead circles. Today, we have a fine first-generation 1969 Pontiac Firebird for grabs in our inventory. This Lawton-based car has driven just over 70,000 miles in its life so far, and has reportedly been repainted in Hunter Green. It also boasts a redone interior, making it a nice classic car to acquire and enjoy straight away.
This 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible Collector’s Edition marks the final year of Firebird production and celebrates the end of Pontiac’s iconic F-body performance car. Finished in the distinctive Collector Yellow, this special edition model was produced in limited numbers and features unique graphics and trim exclusive to the Collector’s Edition package. Showing 68,280 miles, this example represents the last chapter in the long-running Firebird lineage that began in 1967. The Collector’s Edition models were designed as a tribute to Pontiac’s performance heritage, combining bold styling, strong V8 performance, and open-top driving in a memorable send-off for the legendary nameplate.
The Pontiac GTO, one of the last hurrahs for the iconic Pontiac brand before General Motors shelved them in 2010. In the Sixties and Seventies, the GTO was a performance icon, one of the signature muscle cars of the time. However, by the Malaise Era, the GTO had to be retired…but only for a couple of decades. You see, in the Two Thousands, General Motors’ Australian subsidiary Holden was making a fine two-door sports car called the Monaro. It had all the requisite characteristics such as a 350ci V8 and suitably alluring looks. So, GM figured that they might as well import the Monaro into the United States, make a few tweaks, and call it the GTO. So yes, this 2004 Pontiac GTO for sale in Conway, Arkansas actually started life in Adelaide, Australia before being shipped Stateside and sold through Pontiac. It’s a 6-speed manual car that’s received a Lingenfelter Performance Engineering tune, plus several nice upgrades. With just 55,500 miles on the clock and plenty of features to make it suitable for daily driving, this could be your modern muscle car fix right here.
By 2001, the fourth-generation F-body platform was nearing the end of its production run, and cars like this represented the final chapter of Pontiac’s classic rear-wheel-drive muscle era. This 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe comes equipped with the desirable WS6 Ram Air Performance & Handling Package and shows under 13,000 miles, placing it in exceptionally preserved territory for a 25-year-old performance car. With its aggressive Trans Am appearance conversion, functional Ram Air hood, and legendary LS1 powerplant, this example delivers the raw, analog driving experience enthusiasts crave—without modern electronic interference. Low-mileage LS1 cars are becoming increasingly difficult to find in this condition, making this one particularly appealing to collectors and drivers alike.
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