Vehicle Description
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Gold Exterior / Camel Tan Cloth
115,260 Miles 6.6L 400cid V8 T-Top VIN: 2W87W9N181132 Options Tag
Decoded: 79: 1979 Model Year 2FS87: Firebird WS4: Trans Am N:
Norwood, Ohio Manufacturing Plant A31: Power Windows A51: Bucket
Seats CC1: Hatch Roof, Removable 62B: Camel Cloth TAN: Tan
Secondary Interior Color 50L: Gold Lower Paint (Special Order) 50U:
Gold Upper Paint (Special Order) Evolve Motors and Chicago Car Club
are pleased to present this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am!
Exterior: This car is a perfect example of a "ten footer". While
the paint does show well and shows little signs of age, with only
very minor chipping (edges of the doors), the paint job was not
done to a very high standard. Paint has a nice shine to it, but the
fact that the exhaust tips were sprayed over leaves us scratching
our heads. However, the good thing is that the car was originally
gold over Camel Tan. There is evidence under the hood of a previous
paint job in red, but the gold that the car currently wears is the
correct color. Firebird hood decal is in great shape. The body is
in nice shape, with no dents or dings to note, other than a spot on
the driver's side rear wheel well where the car appears to have
been scuffed by what we assume to be a garage wall. That spot was
touched up, but it is still visible. Chrome trim is very nice
throughout. Interior: The interior is in nice shape. The dash has
no cracks in it, though it does show some age, and the seats are
free of any tears, burst seams, or fading. Steering wheel has a
leather cover on it, and is fairly worn underneath. There is a
scratch on the center console. Radio, fan, and headlights are not
functioning. Power windows, wipers, turn signals, and gauges are
functional. A/C has not been converted to R134a and is not
functional. Windshield is clear and crack free, with no wiper
streak. Side windows have some light scratches on them. Under the
Hood / Underbody: The five-digit odometer reads 15,260, though
largely irrelevant considering the fact that the engine is not the
original unit. The car was originally optioned with the 150hp
W-code 301cid 4-BBL V8, but has since been swapped out for the more
powerful (220hp, 320lbft) 6.6L 400cid 4-BBL Pontiac V8. The
underbody looks very nice, with no through rust of any sort. Please
take a good look through the photos, as the underbody is documented
in detail. Frame rails, rockers, and floors are all excellent. The
car will run nice and cool, but we would not consider this car a
ready driver. It will start just fine, but runs rough as it NEEDS A
HEAD GASKET. WE CAN DO THE SERVICE PRIOR TO SHIPPING, BUT PLEASE BE
AWARE OF THIS. Tires should be replaced before being driven at
highway speeds, given that there is some dry rot on a couple of
them, and a brake service should be performed, as the pedal is a
bit mushy. Automatic transmission feels good, the car shifts on
time and without any bucking. Overall, this is a nice-looking Trans
Am that would serve as an excellent starting point for a
drive-and-tinker project. While it could use some sorting, the car
has a rock solid foundation and there is a lot to like about it.
Please feel free to reach out to Mike or Jake at 773-267-2684 or
with any additional questions or requests.