Vehicle Description
1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am The 1982�€"92 Pontiac Trans Am is
still the epitome of '80s cool �€" Hagerty, May 2019 The Hagerty
writers continued: The 1982 update to the Trans Am was a drastic
one. Pontiac managed to shed a full 400 pounds from the outgoing
1981 as well as chop 11 inches in overall length. Pontiac traded
the anemic 301 Poncho V-8 for the similarly poor performing 305
Chevy with optional, yawn-inducing Cross-Fire injection. Where the
Trans Am really started to gain its stride back was with the
introduction of Tuned Port Injection. With the new multi-port EFI
system, Pontiac was finally able to crest the 200 horsepower mark
in 1985. Yes, the dark days of emissions-restricted power were
beginning to fade. Offered here is a 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
in red-and-silver over gray. You can tell when a car's been loved.
This Trans Am has been driven just 21,153 miles, an almost
incredibly low, roughly 600 miles per-year since new. Its
condition, inside and out, is a direct result of owner commitment
and reserved use. Overall, the car's exterior red body paint
retains excellent gloss (paint on the sport side mirrors shows some
minor deterioration). The use of silver (with a fade-out stripe
showing minor chips in front) surrounding the entire lower-body of
the car emphasizes the horizontal dimension of the car's design.
There are no dings, no dents, no other damage anywhere on the sheet
metal. The black rear spoiler is complete (but shows some surface
sun-damage). Lightly tinted cabin glass (and lighting lenses,
including in the pop-up headlights) are clear and uncracked. The
large rear-glass hatch is clear, but the gas struts need to be
replaced. Firebird and Trans Am identification on the car's hood,
front bumper, front fenders, b-pillar, and rear bumper is all
complete, correctly applied, and in excellent condition. The smoked
rear taillight bar is undamaged. Original, angled-5-spoke alloy
wheels are mounted with raised-white-letter Cooper Cobra® Radial GT
tires. Inside, the vertically pleated velour upholstery, in two
shades of gray, has been well maintained and is free of damage or
significant signs of wear. Matching door trim in a square design
theme is similarly well-kept. The combination of high-back front
bucket seats and foldable rear seats makes for flexible
configuration for cargo. Cabin carpeting is dark gray (including in
the cargo area) protected by carpet mats up front. A black,
Firebird-icon-embossed steering wheel frames the black dashboard's
four large, analog instruments including speedometer, tachometer,
and two engine-monitoring gauges. Instrument lenses are clear and
graphic markings are crisp. HVAC controls are located in the
lower-center dash, with the factory audio unit below. The center
console houses the angled t-shifter for the automatic transmission,
and power-window controls with storage under the center armrest.
All switchgear control surfaces in the cabin retain their like-new
condition. Under the hood, the 5-liter V8 commands a properly
organized, nicely clean, stock engine bay. There have been no
performance mods added, no factory-mounted components deleted.
Hoses and wiring are properly routed and undamaged. Viewed from
below, the car's chassis is complete and undamaged. Minor surface
rust shows on some untreated metal, but there is no indication of
body rust. The car's build data-tag and VIN stamping remain as
mounted at the factory. While the more than 145 high-definition
photographs and the short walk-around-and-startup video available
on the GarageKeptMotors website showcase this '86 Trans Am in
detail from every angle, including from below, we expect and
encourage in-person inspections at our Grand Rapids, Michigan
showroom. Please call to arrange an appointment in advance as our
showroom is not open to the public. And feel free to get in touch
anytime by phone or email if you have questions. Everything
Eighties is hot again these days. And what
