Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a virtually still as new
'time capsule' example of this penultimate year of the 2nd
generation, amp; fully loaded with Special Edition Black Trans Am
package 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with reportedly and believed
to be original 14K original miles! This car was powered by the
Pontiac Turbo charged 4.9L 301 c.i. engine and this must be one of
the very finest and unmolested all stock example's available
anywhere and it is easy to see why it is considered the 'Last Trans
Am with a Pontiac Soul' by Trans Am enthusiasts! In 1969, the first
of the fire-breathing Firebird Trans Am's, named after the Sports
Car Club of America's late 60's Trans-American racing series,
debuted as a Firebird $725 option package and boasted a potent
Ram-Air 400 V8 with heavy duty suspension, steering and brakes and
was fated to be a one year only model which went on to keep the
Pony Car flame burning strong throughout the 70's virtually all by
itself, when most of the other muscle cars either disappeared or
dropped their engine displacements! Pontiac had no part in that
sell out for its high performance Trans Am motors during the 70's
and maintained 400 or 455 cid V8's even as the Corvettes and
Camaros dropped to 350 cid and the Mustang down to 302 cid by mid
decade.1981 was the last year of the 2nd generation Trans Am and
although production for the legendary Trans Am marque did not end
until 2002, from a purist's standpoint, the last true Trans Am in
tune with the original Trans Am spirit ceased production in 1981
with the 2nd generation (1970-81), made famous by the 1977 and 1980
'Smokey and the Bandit' movies. GM retired the 301 CID 4.9L Turbo
in 1981 and in 1982 the Trans Am had to make so with same Chevrolet
small block found in Camaro models from 1982-2002.This particular
car still boasts its original paint and interior and it is still
virtually flawless with no history of any accidents or paintwork
and no rust anywhere and reportedly has 14K original miles! The
original factory paint is in exceptional and still as new condition
throughout and the Black cloth seats are also still as when new
throughout with no signs of wear and every option is working as it
should including the A/C. This particular model must be driven to
be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with no
shakes or rattles with the considerable power of it's 4.9 litre 301
Turbo V8 engine!The car's original factory options include:Special
Edition Trans Am ($1,443) consists of:Removable Hatch RoofGold Hood
DecalFormula Steering WheelGold Cast Aluminum WheelsGold Accented I
Panel Trim PlateGold Striping amp; DecalsSpecial Performance
Package ($281) consists of:Cast Aluminum 8" Wheels225/70R15WL Steel
Belt Radial TiresPower Brakes, Front amp; Rear DiscsSpecial
Handling PackageCustom Trim Group ($187) consists of:Custom Velour
Bucket SeatsCustom Velour Rear SeatDoor Handle OrmanentationPedal
Trim PackageCustom Interior AppointmentsCustom Color Keyed
BeltsControlled Cycle Windshield Wipers ($41)4.9L Trans Am 301 4
BBL V8 engine ($350)L37 amp; W72 (Not available in CA)Body Side
Moldings ($46)Air Conditioning ($566)Heavy Duty Battery ($23)Cruise
Control ($112)Engine Block Heater ($16)Softy Ray Glass All Windows
($68)Additional Acoustical Insulation ($34)Lamp Group ($22)Front
amp; Rear Mats ($27)Delco AM/FM Radio/Cassette ($285)Rear Deck
SpoilerFormula Steering WheelStarlight Black PaintTrim Black
ClothTrim Appointments BlackLimited Slip DifferentialGauges, Rally,
Clock amp; IP TachSport MirrorsStowaway Spare TirePower
SteeringWindshield Reveal moldingBacklite Black MoldingBucket
SeatsConsoleColumn MountedDimmer SwitchHigh Energy Ignition
SystemShakerhoodConcealed Windshield WipersSpecific Black
TaillampsFront Center Air Dam amp; Front amp; Rear Wheel OpeningAir
DeflectorsFront Fender Air Extractors This is one very striking,
unique and attractive all American muscle car and this must surely
be one of the very nicest unabused example's left available
anywhere of this 1980 legendary 2nd generation Trans Am model with
only 14K original miles!
