Vehicle Description
Not all that many vintage muscle cars have had the good fortune to
have come through the decades as well as this 1977 Pontiac Firebird
Trans Am Tribute. Running strong and looking sharp, it's been ably
configured with the style and vibe of the top tier Firebirds of its
day. With its low-slung, futuristic second generation form, it's
already a definite head turner in its present state and it wouldn't
take much at all to elevate this iconic classic to the next
level.
What better way to dress such an already appealing muscle car than
in the magnetic red exterior this '77 now wears. That it provides
the car with a thoroughly authentic appearance comes as no
accident, as it's a skillful rendition of the Buccaneer red shade
featured on quite a number of Pontiacs during this era, and the
signature black Trans Am decals over the scooped hood and front
fenders really pop against such a vibrant background. These second
generation Firebirds capitalized on the runaway popularity of their
predecessors, adding an even wider track and a lower, more
road-hugging stance and the distinctive slant they put on the split
front grille - itself a hallmark of the model over the years - came
just as this specimen rolled off the assembly line. While the paint
itself could use a little refinement to reach top form, make no
mistake - this car will have no trouble attracting plenty of
attention as it stands.
Just as is the case with the exterior, the burgundy-colored
confines of the interior will easily capture your imagination but
need some refinement to return to top form. There's a good
foundation to work with and there'll be no issues taking to the
asphalt as soon as you get this car home, but some well-focused
attention at the hands of a skilled upholsterer will help return
this Firebird's driving environment to the stellar condition it
deserves. From the look of things, some of the work has already
been done - the carpet lining the floor is in good shape, as is the
center console partitioning the front buckets. The factory gauges
are still easily readable behind their lenses and the signature
textured panel they're surrounded by - a sort of precursor to the
carbon fiber accents we often see today - is as clean as can be.
The vacancy at the center of the dash awaits your choice of audio
equipment to fill the cabin with sound.
This classic is powered by a 400 cubic inch V8 that not only
harkens back to the earlier days of the model while mirroring the
biggest displacement engine option of the previous generation, but
also circumvents the often lackluster performance that
characterized many mid-'70s powerplants due to increasingly
stringent emissions standards. Fed by a 4-barrel carb, the big
block pulls with gusto and sits in a thoroughly stock engine
compartment, teaming with a 3-speed automatic TH400 transmission
that's shifting smoothly to make for a very solid vintage
drivetrain. Smooth power steering pairs with the Firebird's
road-hugging stance to make putting the car through its paces a lot
of fun, while power brakes with discs up front bring prompt,
fade-resistant stops. This appealing Pontiac cruises on a set of
15" PMD wheels wrapped with Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires that add just
the right finishing touch.
Its rock solid running state will have you behind the wheel
enjoying yourself without delay and the evocative style of this
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Tribute will transport you back to a
much simpler time. Call today!