Vehicle Description
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
By 1953, the research team had produced the Firebird XP-21, later
referred to as the Firebird I, which was essentially a jet airplane
on wheels. It was the first gas turbine-powered car tested in the
United States. The design is entirely impractical, with a
bubble-topped canopy over a single-seat cockpit, a bullet-shaped
fuselage made entirely of fiberglass, short wings, and a vertical
tail fin. A small version adorns the top of the Harley Earl Trophy
given each year to the winner of the Daytona 500
This rounded off version of the iconic Firebird Trans Am right out
of 1999 remains in very nice condition, never having always been
garage kept and sporting a mere 18,957 actual miles. It is a one
owner car that has recently had the AC serviced, the knock sensors
replaced, and the cooling system was just flushed.
Exterior
Deep dark factory applied Black base coat and clear coat adorn the
straight panels of this car. Virtually no chrome is present and all
composite bumpers and front and rear parts come together to form
this aerodynamic Trans Am version. The lines of this car blend
seamlessly to form the final shape, all smooth and aerodynamic. A
few very minor faults on the bottom edge of the driver's door and
touch ups on the rocker fairings, but one must look hard to notice
them. A T-top roof with removable smoked glass panels leads back to
the rear greenhouse glass that sweeps down the hatch to meet the
pedestal mount spoiler that wraps its thin edges around the base of
the glass. Chrome finished and nicely polished chrome factory
wheels in 16-inch format are wrapped by like new 245/50R16's on all
4 corners.
Interior
Charcoal gray bliss awaits us with a swing of the door. This hue
mixes together in the door panels with their molded armrests and
speaker surrounds in varying shades of charcoal gray along with
some perforated vinyl for the inserts...sexy! Inside, high back
leather covered buckets for the front and a 2 plus 2 bench in back,
offer up comfy seating for 4. In the center a charcoal gray console
races toward the dash, housing a glovebox, cup holders and the
leather wrapped shifter on the way. As we rise upward, sculpted
lines abound where temp wheels and a killer AM/FM/CD player with a
built in eq are factory installed. Above are 3 eyeball vents to
funnel air anywhere you want. A semicircular arch is in front of
the steering wheel and underneath its padded visor we see 2 in
trisecting circular gauges and a lineup of V shapes just below to
convey all the vocals to the driver. Above is a black liner that is
looking just terrific highlighting the T-roof option.
Drivetrain
A 5.7 liter LS1 V8 which puts out 305hp is under the hood. This
sits in a super clean and shiny environment with little to no
corrosion and presents all in unmolested factory format. This mill
is electronically fuel injected and has a Tremec T56 6-speed manual
transmission and a 10 bolt 3.23 Positraction equipped rear
axle.
Undercarriage
Some light surface rust on the usual suspects, but floor pans and
rockers as well as most of the underside is a nice original painted
steel with a dusting of the factory black showing. Independent coil
spring suspension for the front, and torque arm with coil springs
for the rear. Power disc brakes are all around and single exhaust
feeds to the OEM muffler with dual outlet tailpipes.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, smooth driver and some nice power. Overall, a good
low milage car with blistering acceleration, surefooted handling
and bias free braking. Oh and did I mention the sweet note from the
exhaust? Well now I did. A fully functional skate that easily
handled our test track, but with the drive kept short to prevent
racking up excess miles.
Right out of 1999, this single owner black bird is ready to have
its key turned and driven away for more fun. It's your turn in this
Firebird Trans Am to be lighting the tires up.
2G2FV22GXX2234595
2-Canada
G-General Motors
2-Pontiac
FV-Firebird Trans AM
2-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 320hp
X-Check Digit
X-1999
2-St. Therese, Quebec, Canada
234595-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
