Vehicle Description
If you are looking for a car from the early days of the Pony car
wars, but one that is a little bit different, then check out this
car. This is really a double tribute car. It not only celebrates
the very first Firebird T/A from '69, of which only 689 were built,
but also the early days of Trans Am racing at a time referred to as
"the golden years" of the series.
Pontiac stylists did a really nice job with the original T/A and
this car does a really nice job reproducing it. The original White
with Blue stripes paint job will turn heads wherever it shows up.
Pontiac distinguished themselves from their cousins by integrating
the bumper into the design of the front end giving it a more
streamlined look. The center is chromed around the grill and the
quad headlights are surrounded by body color. Ram air scoops on the
leading edge of the hood have the blue stripes seeming to originate
from within them, tracing back over the hood, roof, and trunk, even
capturing the rear wing. Trans Am appears in script on the front
fender along with air extractor vents just behind the wheels. Slit
taillights are surrounded by the blue of the stripes with a
Firebird badge in between them and are underlined by a thin chrome
bumper. A bit of rake gives the car a bit of attitude, and the
Rally wheels are body colored with the spokes painted silver with a
polished steel trim ring.
Open the door and you will find a blue interior that nicely
compliments the stripes and is in very nice condition. The door
panel has a long armrest that is comfortable for long cruises along
with a separate pull handle and a Firebird emblem. A three spoke
steering wheel sits in front of a nice wood tone dashboard with a
160 MPH speedometer and basic engine indicators tucked back into
deep pods to reduce glare and a newer style AM/FM radio in the
center. High back bucket seats have pleated centers with smooth
vinyl edges and are very comfortable. A long tapering console
between the seats carries the wood toned treatment also, has some
storage space in it, is edged in chrome, and has the wooden shift
knob for the automatic transmission extending from it. The carpet
and headliner are both in good shape and complete the look of the
interior nicely.
The 400 cubic inch motor under the hood is a strong, good running
engine. It is nestled down in a neat and clean engine bay, and is
painted Pontiac blue, which just happens to match the stripes very
well. A chrome air filter housing sits on top of a QFT 4-barrel
carb that feeds a stock intake manifold. Stock exhaust manifolds
lead out to a true dual exhaust system with straight through
mufflers that give the exhaust a nice sound. Power steering helps
you maneuver that 400 around in a parking lot, (or to the starting
line), and power front disc brakes help you haul it back down from
speed in the event that you cut that engine loose. 215/65R15 tires
are mounted on those Rally wheels in the back, with 205/65R15 tires
in the front.
A very nice tribute to the original Pontiac Trans Am that would go
on to become a legendary street fighter and part of Pontiac
history. Come on down and check it out. You might decide to make it
part of your own personal history.