Vehicle Description
More than just a T-top V8 coupe, this is 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition really checks all the right
boxes. After all, this collector car is original where you want it
(like the numbers-matching V8) and upgraded for the best experience
(like the modern air conditioning.) So look over all the details,
because this one is worth the extra attention.
We suspect someone has made some significant recent investments in
this T/A. These anniversary cars were given a special color called
Platinum Silver, and the way this radiates the sunshine today
really lets you know this is a collector-grade Pontiac. And all the
details continue to showcase this car's value. The hood has a
special version of the "screaming" hood bird that's exclusive to
these cars. It's wider than normal, and it helps set up the darker
silver accent color that runs from the shaker hood, around the
doors, and ends at the pinstripe behind the T-tops. And speaking of
the pinstripe, this red and black dual line is used to outline just
about every detail on this coupe. It's a total package that takes
big money and good care to keep it looking this good. But then
again, this is the right car to receive all the extra attention and
investment. Averaging less than 775 miles annually means this one
is already a low mileage standout even if this is parked next to
another one of the rare 7,500 T/A 10th anniversary examples.
Inside, the silver leather interior is a standout hallmark of this
special edition car. That's why we suspect more big investments to
keep this unique piece looking so good. In fact, the two-tone
silver presentation of the interior coordinates nicely with the
exterior. You even have the black and red pinstripe and Firebird
logo stitched into the doors! That's why you'll be especially happy
to take out the glass T-tops and share this full uniform package
with the world. And when you do, you get to feel as cool as you
look thanks to R134a air conditioning. In fact, this comes loaded
with all the best features, including power windows, power locks,
power steering, three-speed automatic transmission, and cruise
control. The original AM/FM stereo with 8-track is even still
working. The driver gets a leather-wrapped three-spoke steering
wheel, and beyond that, the dash is covered in the T/A's hallmark
machine-turned aluminum panel. The original gauge pack specially
glows red like an aircraft, and even the factory tach/clock combo
is still in working order. So this offers that unmistakable
enjoyment that comes from a complete and vintage sports car.
The 403 cubic-inch V8 is the original motor to the coupe. And while
the low mileage means little time to get it dirty, you can also see
a level of detail that says there was time and money spent here.
You see it everything from the correct decals to the pliable rubber
seal around the shaker hood element. Topped with a four-barrel
carburetor, this V8 develops plenty of torque, and the quad-tip
exhaust has plenty of bass. As you'll see from the included
buildsheet, this was born a desirable WS6 car. That means a
terrific handling package that was the envy of its day. It includes
sway bars front & rear as well as four-wheel disc brakes. And with
the cool and correct turbo-style alloy wheels now carry BF Goodrich
T/A rubber, this is an all-around terrific driving package.
The sale come complete with the right paperwork, including the
factory buildsheet, owner's manual packet, and Pontiac Historic
Services (PHS) documentation. So you know you're looking at a
cut-above rare classic. Don't miss your chance, call today!
