Offered for sale by the St. Louis Car Museum is a rare, 1980
Pontiac Turbo-Trans Am Indianapolis Pace Car that is loaded with
options! This classic Pontiac features an all number's matching
4.9L Turbo V8, Automatic transmission, air conditioning, power
windows, tilt column, cruise control, and more. A fantastic example
that represents one of only 5,700 models produced to commemorate
Trans Am's first time pacing the famed Indy 500! This is your
chance to own a first year Turbo-Trans Am that is an instant
collectible!!
About Pontiac's 1980 Trans Am Model:
Pontiac had an excellent run with the basic design of the second
generation Trans Am that started in 1970. By the mid-1970's, the
race for manufacturers to harness horsepower from new technology
was well under way. Luckily for automotive enthusiast, Pontiac
decided to go all in with Turbocharging on a V8 platform. While
Ford was using a 4-cylinder, and Buick a 6-cylinder, the
Turbo-Trans Am offered a glimpse into the future of performance
with technology that seemed so new then, now common place for many
everyday drivers today. The horsepower ratings of the 4.9L Turbo
engines were rated at 210 horsepower and 345 lb. ft. of torque at
just 2,000rpm. This wasn't much lower than the famous 6.6 Liter big
blocks from late 1970's, and would remain the highest horsepower
rating for a Trans Am until the debut of the Tuned Port engines in
1985. Had it not been for inferior pump gasoline, and an ECU
control to make for common pre-detonation, these engines really had
potential for far greater horsepower.
Highlighting their new 1980 Trans Am with a 4.9L Turbocharged V8
was a larger "Super Bird" sticker on the hood that now stretched
well onto the fenders that spit a larger flame, along with the
Turbo alloy wheels and a non-shaker style hood bulge with
integrated turbo boost gauge! Pontiac also added more luxury
appointments to the option list this year with an improved
suspension for an even, smoother ride! All in all, it was a very
well designed sports car that offered ample performance in a
relatively challenging horsepower era. Pontiac would be invited to
pace the 64th running of the famed Indianapolis 500 this year, the
first time a Trans Am would do the job! To honor this special
event, Pontiac would produce 5,700 Pace Car replicas to sell to the
public at a rather steep premium. All would be identically equipped
with Cameo White exteriors, gray graphics, and Hobnail
Cloth/Doeskin Vinyl interiors. Options included 3-speed automatic
transmission, WS6 Special Performance Handling with 4-wheel disc
brakes, 3.08:1 Safe-T-Track rear axle, Turbo alloy wheels painted
in white with 225/70R15 raised white letter radial tires, air
conditioning, power windows, AM/FM Stereo radios with power
antennas, removable silver tinted roof hatches, cruise control,
special embroidered interior, tilt column, leather formula steering
wheel with special horn button, and red backlit
instrumentation!
About Our Pontiac Trans Am For Sale:
Wonderfully kept examples like this one don't come around often,
with collectors the world over snatching up quality Trans Am's once
available! It's no wonder that Keith Martin of "Sports Car Market"
magazine declared in 2013 the Trans Am to be one of the best
investments collectors can make! The Turbo-Trans Am Official
Indianapolis Pace Car, seen here, represents one of the 5,700
produced to be sold throughout the country! This well kept example
has been professionally restored cosmetically with a new exterior
finish in correct Cameo White with all new graphics over a
factory-appointed Hobnail Cloth/Doeskin Vinyl combination interior,
remaining a true show stopper with survivor characteristics. Fully
loaded with all factory options, this available 1980 Trans Am
features its original, number's matching 4.9 liter Turbo-Charged V8
engine and drivetrain.
The Trans Am featured here sold new in Adrian, MI from Gene Stevens
Pontiac-Datsun in April 1980 to a local resident. It would stay in
this region under long term ownership for most of its life, always
being garaged to keep it rust free and solid all these years! It
would travel to new ownership in Waukesha, WI in 2016. Proper
servicing has been a priority for all owners, along with cosmetic
upkeep after being enjoyed during the short, northern driving
season. Today, the odometer shows 91,752 actual miles. Also
included with this remarkable investment are the original owner's
manual, radio instructions, Space Saver spare insert, original
Fisher T-top storage bags, PHS documentation with copy of the sales
invoice and letter from Pontiac to dealers announcing the Indy Pace
car package and ordering information! The original BF Goodrich
Space Saver Spare tire remains unused, along with, the jack and
tire inflator all present inside the trunk. Given the nature of the
market, we strongly urge any interested party to act quickly as
Trans Ams have been steadily increasing in price over the last
several years and show no signs of slowing. If you have ever wanted
a beautiful example of one of America's most iconic muscle cars,
here is your chance!
To learn more about this beautiful muscle car for sale, contact Jon
Faust at (800)957-5707 or by emailing
[email protected].
Finance & Shipping options available to those who qualify!
