Vehicle Description
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a true Special Edition car
with a survivor-like quality inside and out. But it's more than
just history you'll love on this one. Not only is it loaded with
everything from T-tops to A/C, but also the motor is a fresh V8
build with just break-in miles. And you control this powerful
powerhouse with four-on-the-floor and desirable WS6 package.
A genuine Starlight Black Trans Am Y84 SE package with gold trim
has an instant Smokey and the Bandit appeal. But the simple fact is
that these were so cool looking that they were destined to be
legendary even without Hollywood. This car is not only
factory-correct, but the paint package is believed to be original.
It still has a nice gloss, and it has the right look for people to
ask if it's the same factory-applied finish. So this one has a nice
bit of history that it wears correctly. Even the low 28,711
odometer is believed to be the actual mileage! We all love the
sporty details, and the SE's gold package does a terrific job of
highlighting it all on the Endura front bumper, hood scoop, fender
flares, full-width rear spoiler, and iconic snowflake wheels. And
of course, no T/A would be complete without the hood bird boldly
leading the way.
Inside is a selection of the ideal features. The T-tops are perfect
for everything from displaying your T/A at car shows, to just
letting everyone else notice the grin on your face when driving
through town. On any hot day, the cloth seats are the perfect
pairing, and the gold undertones coordinate with the accessory
colors inside and out. It's truly an impressive package. The driver
gets to face iconic components like the Trans Am's special
three-spoke steering wheel and the machined aluminum dash with the
Rally gauge package that includes the cool tach/clock combo. This
came loaded with great power features from the factory, like power
steering, power locks, and power windows. Plus, there are some
great upgrades that are nicely integrated. For example, the stereo
is a retro-style AM/FM digital tuner now with a CD changer. And the
factory air conditioning is blowing cold with modern R134a. But
your favorite part will be the option that's missing: the popular
automatic transmission option. That's right, even the Bandit didn't
get the kind of powerband control that you have with the four-speed
manual.
If the motor looks particularly nice, it's because this was
recently professionally rebuilt. In fact, there are only about 10
break-in miles on the motor. This was born with the big 400
cubic-inch V8, and so it's great to have an era-correct powerhouse
still under the hood. It has a mild cam, proper 6x4 heads for high
compression, and a four-barrel carburetor living under that shaker
scoop. The full force of this sounds amazing as it leaves the dual
exhaust. But don't just listen to the rumble; follow its path in
the undercarriage photos. There you'll see this T/A was ordered
with the special WS6 handling package. It includes front & rear
sway bars, a tighter steering box ratio, and four-wheel disc
brakes. This option made the Trans Am the favorite of most
automotive magazines back in the day. Plus, with the four-speed and
the limited-slip rear, this is a terrific total sports car
package.
The sale comes complete with the factory buildsheet, reproduction
window sticker, and Pontiac Historic Services (PHS) documentation.
We all love the look of these black with gold T/As but very few of
us will ever have the opportunity at one this interesting. Call
now!