Vehicle Description
This is not your average Trans Am. No, this 1980 Pontiac Firebird
Trans Am has LS1 power, a vastly improved suspension, and a nasty
look that makes the already flashy T/A look downright sinister. If
you're tired of the Burt Reynolds jokes this car will put an end to
it, because it's just plain sick.
In a sea of black Trans Ams, this great white shark of an F-body
stands out in a big way. It's still mostly the way the factory
intended, with the big Firebird decals and lots of details, but
those black wheels give it an entirely new personality. The paint
is a few years old and shows some wear, nothing major but it's
obviously someone loved to drive this car, which is very easy to
understand. The bodywork is extremely straight and suggests a car
that has never been wrecked or damaged and never needed major
surgery. It's not exactly subtle, but the black, gray, and red
decals accentuate the white paint just perfectly, and while the
tail still says "Turbo Trans Am," you'll note that the hood now
calls out what's really living inside: LS1 T/A. That's pretty cool.
Add in some blacked-out taillights, cool custom headlights, T-tops,
and the sleek urethane nose and you get a car that looks predatory
and fast just sitting still.
The stock two-tone interior is a dramatic look that one-ups the
original in terms of functionality and style. Black cloth inserts
in the bucket seats help grip you while you drive and the look is
surprisingly elegant with the matching door panels and darker dash
and console. Fitted with accessories such as power windows and a
tilt column, it's a no-compromises cruiser that looks like a
million bucks. For entertainment, you get an AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo
heat unit that gives it a 21st century entertainment system, even
though the original radio remains in the dash for a correct look.
Nice! Pull the T-tops and have some fun, because this car was built
to rock.
The 5.3 liter LS V8 under the hood is a great fit and thoroughly
updates the Trans Am for the modern age. Considerably more powerful
than even the turbo motor it replaces, the all-aluminum LS V8 is
impeccably smooth and delivers that big whack of torque off the
line that makes Trans Ams so much fun to drive. It's detailed
nicely with a mostly OEM look, including Corvette coil covers and
factory-style accessories with a serpentine belt drive. It's bolted
to a 4L60E automatic transmission that's been built to live behind
the LS motor, so it's always on its toes and far more responsive
than the original unit. Out back, the original 10-bolt rear hangs
on the original leaf springs and there's a custom Y-Pipe Flowmaster
dual exhaust system that sounds great and lets the torquey V8
breathe easy. At all four corners you'll find 4-disc brakes, and
those pricey 18-inch Foose wheels and 245/45/18 rubber, which is
exactly the right look.
This is an extremely impressive car in every single possible way,
particularly price. There's no way to duplicate this car at this
price and if you're ready for a breath of fresh air in both the T/A
and LS-swap world, this is it. Call today!