Vehicle Description
We all know that big horsepower and small price adds up to lots of
fun, but few cars delivered the bang for the buck of the late-model
F-body. This 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Convertible is one
of those rare, 100% stock and unabused specimens and shows just
67,030 miles, so you know it was never anyone's daily driver. If
you missed your chance fifteen ago, here it is again!
There's no mistaking the fourth-generation Trans Am, with its
hidden headlights and twin nostril hood force-feeding the LS1
underneath. Finished in elegant Arctic White, which along with its
exact counterpart, Black, it's the optimum color choice for a Trans
Am. It still looks like a predator even after all these years, with
a timeless design that made it an instant classic and catapulted it
to muscle-car cult favorite during a time when most American
automakers were more concerned with MPGs than HP ratings. Still as
shiny as it was at the turn of the century, this F-body has been
properly maintained and shows little evidence of having been driven
hard aside from a slightly chipped-up, lower front bumper that's
kissed some road debris through the years. Other than the front
nose, any other imperfections are minor, with a couple small
touch-up spots and a scuff or two to report, but the vast majority
could be remedied with a buff-and-wax over the weekend. The Trans
Am's ultra-aggressive front fascia with those trademark fog lights
really gets the party started up front, the sculpted, scooped, and
flared profiles are one-of-a-kind even in the F-Body game, and the
muscle-toned rear end with integrated spoiler and dual exhaust
cut-outs is the last thing most challengers will see as this
droptop goes flying by. Not a perfect car, but pretty darned nice
and plenty darn powerful. With the headlights flipped down, the
honeycomb taillights lit up red, and the white convertible top
stored behind the rear seats, there aren't many better-looking cars
out on the road.
GM installed white leather buckets when it was built, and they
naturally remain well preserved in this low-mile Trans Am. The
supportive bucket seats are both grippy in the corners and
comfortable for all-day drives. Usually, these cars start to show
lots of wear on the driver's bolster, but it's clear that someone
was exceptionally careful whenever they got in and out of the car,
because it's still quite nice with only comfort marks to speak of.
GM White upholstery tended to discolor throughout the years, but
for the most part all the soft stuff is very uniform, and what
blemishes can be seen would likely be eradicated with a deep clean
and detail. Carpets, door panels, and the dash and center console
are all great, and it appears that the back seat has never been
used. All Trans Ams had round A/C vents and orange lighting on the
dash, giving it a very high-tech look, and all Trans Ams came only
one way: loaded. That means cold A/C, power windows, power locks,
cruise control, tilt wheel, traction control, ABS, dual airbags,
and power seats, plus keyless entry. Everything works as it should
on this one-heck, even the floor mats are correct. A powerful
Pontiac Monsoon AM/FM/CD stereo with built-in equalizer sounds
awesome, even at full bore with the power convertible top down, but
at that point you'll probably want to enjoy the V8's song
anyway.
The 5.7L LS1 V8 engine became famous overnight, and anyone who
worried about the passing of the small block torch need not have
been concerned. Its aluminum construction shaved precious pounds
from the nose of the car, while it cranked out more power than any
small block in history. 100% stock under the hood with signs of
scheduled maintenance seen throughout, the engine bay of this car
is like an anatomy textbook for future restorers - with original
markings, fasteners, and decals still in factory fresh condition.
The 4-speed automatic transmission snaps off quick shifts, but with
an overdrive gear this is still a great cruiser and if you can
somehow keep your foot out of it, the LS1 can pull down more than
20 MPG on the highway. Underneath, it's obvious that this car has
not seen foul weather as it's incredibly solid and only shows minor
surface scale, and it wears factory chrome wheels wrapped in
275/40/17 performance radials.
History tells us that the cars that collectors cherish are often
the ones with the lowest mileage, so here's your second chance to
own an American icon. Documented with its original owner's manuals,
a clean vehicle history report (that shows a clerical error in the
mileage reports), and maintenance records, this is one special
Trans Am. Call today!