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For Sale: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in Macedonia, Ohio

Vehicle Description

44,948 original miles. One repaint, otherwise all original. Beautiful interior, T-tops, AM/FM/8-track stereo, numbers-matching 403/automatic. Runs and drives great!

The only way you could get a 10th Anniversary T/A was in silver with charcoal accents and a lot of decals, but it doesn’t seem overwhelming. Thanks to a repaint a few years ago, this one looks quite fresh and with so few miles, it obviously wasn’t subject to the rigors of daily driving or inclement weather. As a result, the sheetmetal is super straight, the doors fit surprisingly well for a ‘70s GM product, and it’s largely bereft of the usual creaks and groans you find in these cars. And don’t worry, all the decals were faithfully reinstalled, including the giant bird on the hood that’s so large that it bleeds over onto the fenders. There are a few blemishes here and there, but nothing that takes away from the overall look, and all the plastic bits are in great shape with no cracking or checking. If anything, the repaint and subsequent reassembly probably put it into better-than-new shape. Look at it—this thing looks great from any angle!

Inside, it’s pure Buck Rogers futuristic. In this low-mileage F-body, it’s very nicely preserved with some modest comfort marks on the seats but no splits or tears. The door panels are excellent with a handsome red pinstripe around the perimeter and the carpets are ‘70s shaggy but not worn. Most of the good stuff was standard on the 10th Anniversary cars, with this one carrying goodies like A/C, power windows and locks, a leather-wrapped steering wheel on a tilt column, and a rear window defogger. This one carries the added bonus of a 10th-Anniversary-only digital AM/FM/8-track stereo with power antenna. Pontiac gave you a full array of easy-to-read analog gauges in an engine-turned panel, both familiar styling cues that go way back with GM’s excitement division. Even the clock in the tach is ticking away reliably. The gear selector has its own engine-turned bezel and the passenger has a grab handle, which implies something about the guys who bought these cars. T-tops were standard (of course) and these seal up rather well thanks to new weather seals throughout and it includes the original storage bags. As a low-mileage car, it also includes the original space-saver spare and jack assembly in the trunk, and the spare has never been used.

This car carries an Oldsmobile-sourced 403 cubic inch V8 with 185 horsepower, which, coincidentally, was what the base Corvette motor was putting out in 1979. But it’s torque that moves the Trans Am, and there’s thrust available at any speed and the rugged TH350 3-speed automatic transmission is a willing accomplice. No, it’s not fast in today’s world of 800 horsepower Dodges, but with all that torque it feels punchy and remains a lot of fun to drive. It’s also nicely detailed underneath that hood scoop with corporate turquoise engine enamel that was done a few years ago during an engine-out freshening of the engine bay. It still inhales through the intake in the front fender and there are even tower hose clamps on the hoses. No modifications, no alterations, just a clean, stock engine bay that looks quite correct. It also runs great, starting easily and settling into a smooth idle after about 30 seconds on the choke.

The aforementioned TH350 3-speed automatic transmission is about as close to indestructible as something with moving parts can be, and all 10th Anniversary Trans Ams were WS6 cars, which included upgraded suspensions, a faster steering box, and 4-wheel disc brakes, which was kind of a big deal. The undercarriage is tidy and about what you’d expect for a low-mileage car, and it’s authentic right down to the 2-1-2 exhaust system with oversized catalytic converter. Shiny turbine-style wheels were standard on the Anniversary cars, with this one wearing recent 225/70/15 Firestone radials.

If you’ve been paying attention lately, you’ve probably noticed that ‘70s Trans Ams are red hot, mostly because guys of a certain age are grabbing the dream cars of their youth. In fact, a car very much like this sold in 2016 for $187,000—no joke. This one neatly straddles the line between low-mileage preservation piece and use-it-every-day muscle car. It looks great and thanks to the durable hardware underneath, it should run practically forever with just gas and oil. And that’s a very cool way to relive your childhood.

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Vehicle Details

  • 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
  • Listing ID: CC-1063865
  • Price: $29,900
  • Location:Macedonia, Ohio
  • Year:1979
  • Make:Pontiac
  • Model:Firebird Trans Am
  • Exterior Color:Silver
  • Interior Color:Silver leather
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:44948
  • Stock Number:115004
  • Trim Level:10th Anniversary
  • VIN:2X87K9L142656
  • Title Status:Clear
  • TTop:Yes
  • Restoration History:Partially Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Very Good
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • Air Conditioning:Yes
  • AM/FM Radio:Yes
  • 8-Track:Yes
  • Tinted Windows:Yes
  • Bucket Seats:Yes
  • Cruise Control:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Power Locks:Yes
  • Power Windows:Yes
  • Tilt Wheel:Yes
  • Electronic Ignition:Yes
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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