1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in Scottsdale, Arizona

The 1989 Pontiac 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Special Edition was the first car to pace the race in stock form, with no modifications other than safety lights. It was the fastest U.S. production car in the 1980s. There were 1,555 of the 20th Anniversary Edition produced, and this is No. 1,221 in the production sequence. This example has been stored in a climate-controlled environment throughout its life. It is powered by a factory 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine. The Pontiac-modified engines in the TTA came from the factory with a clean-sheet, modified cylinder head to fit under the TTA hood for improved airflow, improved pistons, an air-to-air intercooler and a cross-drilled crankshaft. The reshaped combustion chamber and relocated exhaust ports for improved airflow make a difference in the performance of this exhaust-driven turbocharger. The heavy-duty transmission and shift controls were factory-upgraded, with the whole powertrain factory-tuned for the extra horsepower this car produces. It is an all-original car with the specially marked "Trans Am" original spark plug wires, a leather interior, larger brakes, upgraded suspension components, special baffled fuel tank designed for racing applications, Lexan T-Tops, factory T-Top storage bag and a laminated copy of the original Window Sticker (12x10 inches) plus a new PAS reproduction (8.5x11 inches) showing delivery to The Rodgers Pontiac Co. dealership at in Dayton, OH. Pontiac press releases are also included. All filters and fluids have 22 miles and seven years (June 2019) on them. 2,188 miles (title reads exempt). CARFAX shows General Motors manufacturer safety recall issued on 06/01/1990: Seatbelt buckles.