Vehicle Description
Trans Ams are red hot right now. So yes, you're far from the only
person looking for a cool T-top Pontiac. Which means if you're
going to get your hands on one for the long term, make sure it has
a true pedigree. That's why we love this 1979 10th Anniversary
Edition. It's a Daytona 500 pace car package that's highly original
inside and out, and it even comes with the right documentation.
When you want a collector-grade car, you want it to have been owned
by collectors. The low mileage (averaging about 1,700 miles
annually) and careful ownership through the years means this
anniversary car feels like a true survivor. It's much more than
just having the Platinum Silver paint show all signs of being
factory original. In fact, all the pieces particular to this car
seem to be in place. It starts up front with the wide air dam that
sets off the aggressive appearance. On the hood is 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 gray 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 also runs across the wheel wells to
match the bold Trans Am decal on the fenders. Plus, it also
provides another color separation line on the bumpers and door
mirrors. Even the Daytona 500 NASCAR pace car decals match with
these colors for a fully coherent appearance across the whole car.
This was truly a unique package that was expensive to coordinate in
the 1970s, and no factory likely would even try to attempt it
today. It's even the debut of the now-iconic turbo-style aluminum
wheels. And even the center caps match in this detail-oriented
T/A.
Someone knew this was a special car the moment it rolled out of the
showroom, and as a result the silver leather upholstery is in
outstanding condition. In fact, Pontiac was so eager with this
anniversary edition that every surface inside the car is some hue
of silver or gray - all of this is exceptionally well-preserved.
The only part that is not a precious metal are the bold Trans Am
logos stitched into the door panels - another sign of Pontiac's
investment in these cars. 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 glows red like an aircraft, and even the factory
tach/clock combo works nicely. Just about every feature available
was standard equipment on special edition, including power windows,
power locks, electric rear defogger, power steering, and air
conditioning. This one is so original, you even still have the
factory AM/FM/8-track stereo!
The 403 cubic-inch V8 has an authentic appearance right down to the
factory shaker on top. The block is still covered in
factory-correct Pontiac Blue paint, and it looks like this
powerplant has been treated to good regular maintenance. The motor
inhales deeply with a four-barrel carburetor, and it makes great
muscle car sounds out of the dual exhaust. Plus, the three-speed
automatic transmission is great no matter if you want quick
downshifts or easy boulevard cruising. The Trans Am has a
reputation for being quick, and the select few like this with the
ultra-desirable WS6 suspension were also known as one of the best
all-around handling sports cars of its day. That's why you have
great features like four-wheel disc brakes and sway bars front &
rear.
This desirable classic comes with all the right paperwork,
including the factory buildsheet, dealer invoice, service manuals,
owner's manual, and even brochures. So if you're looking for a
classic that has been properly treated like a collectable since day
one, call today!