Vehicle Description
The years have been kind to this 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and
it's also been exceptionally well cared for, having served under
just two owners during its lifetime. Not only is its curb appeal at
a high point, but its drivetrain, anchored by what's very likely
the original powerplant, is running with conviction to provide a
stellar experience behind the wheel.
The exterior of this mid-'80s muscle car has been refreshed in a
vibrant shade of red and you can see right off the bat it was a job
well done. Only recently applied, the paint has a great shine to
it, with no textural flaws in sight, so it really shows off this
Firebird's aerodynamic form. Once it was time for this fine ride to
leave the paint booth, the signature namesake bird on the hood was
reapplied for just the right authentic look and the distinctive
graphics gracing the rocker panels were reapplied. In back, the
spoiler sits nice and level on the deck lid, but since it's likely
original, it could use some attention to bring it up to the high
standards shown by the rest of the car. The contrasting trim and
door panels have a deepness to their black color that really looks
sharp against their red backdrop. Back in the mid-'80s, the T-top
configuration was a big selling point for the Trans Am, as it
offered the exhilaration of open-air motoring with a more sheltered
driving environment just a few steps away, and the roof panels that
are included with this one are in good shape and really seal nicely
to keep the elements out.
Climb inside and you'll be surrounded by a gray interior that was
refurbished largely from scratch. Just as with the exterior, the
workmanship and attention to detail here is obvious - the
contoured, cloth buckets and the bench seat in back wear precisely
fitted covers over new foam for plenty of support and they sit over
an expanse of fresh matching gray carpeting. Above, the headliner
was also replaced during this restoration and fits nice and snug -
no small accomplishment on a T-top like this one. The dash area is
in great condition, with an array of clear and functional factory
gauges in the instrument panel and a straight pad running across
the top. There's some clean handiwork on display on the center
console, where an aftermarket Pioneer head unit has been installed
with a custom surround for a perfect fit. Raise the hatchback and
you'll find some welcome storage space that's in very clean
shape.
Below that unmistakably-branded hood lies a fuel injected 305 cubic
inch V8 that's likely the original powerplant, and it still has
plenty of go power on hand. It sits in a nicely maintained engine
bay - everything appears to be in factory configuration here and
you can see it's received plenty of maintenance to keep things
looking so sharp. The engine teams with a 4-speed automatic
transmission with an overdrive gear to bring the RPMs down at
highway speeds. In order to elevate reliability during everyday
driving, both the gas tank and fuel lines have also been replaced
for unimpeded fuel delivery. Power disc brakes at all four corners
bring this unusually fresh Firebird's set of 16" factory wheels
wrapped with Sumic tires to prompt, low effort stops, while its
power steering is functioning flawlessly for nice, easy
handling.
You very rarely see classics emerge from the past in the sterling
shape shown by this 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, so it
represents a rare opportunity. Call today!