For Sale: 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Newfield, New Jersey

South Jersey Classics is proud to present this exceptional 1981 Pontiac Trans Am survivor showing just 13,248 original miles since new. Delivered new by Vic Cox Motors Inc. in Arlington, Washington and assembled at the Van Nuys, California plant, this West Coast car spent the vast majority of its life in Washington State under single ownership until 2021. After the original owner passed away, his widow famously traded the car to her dentist in exchange for extensive dental work, a unique and well documented piece of its history that accompanies the car along with numerous retained yearly registrations. The Trans Am has now had only three careful owners total and is accompanied by its original window sticker showing an MSRP of $11,358.23, two original build sheets, dealer literature, and a clean Carfax verifying actual mileage.

Finished in its factory Dark Brown Metallic exterior over Camel Tan interior with factory Custom Velour bucket seats, this Trans Am retains what is believed to be its original paint which presents beautifully with excellent gloss, straight panels, and consistent gaps. There is no rust, no bubbling, and no evidence of past body repair, and the underside remains exceptionally solid having benefited from early undercoating during its life in the Pacific Northwest climate. The bumpers, trim, and weatherstripping remain in impressive original condition and the car sits on correct factory N89 Turbo Cast aluminum wheels wrapped in properly sized tires. The trunk is clean and solid retaining its original mat, jack, and rear speakers, further reinforcing how untouched this car remains.

Inside, the Camel Tan Custom Velour interior is remarkably preserved and immediately reflects the extremely low mileage. The original seat upholstery shows virtually no wear, the dash remains crack free, and the engine turned dash bezel presents like new. The original digital cassette stereo remains in place and the dash was never cut for aftermarket equipment. Door panels, carpet, package tray, and trim pieces are all excellent, while the headliner was professionally replaced and blends seamlessly with the preserved interior. All gauges, lighting, wipers, horn, rear defroster, clock, cigarette lighter, blower motor, power windows, and the distinctive driver side front fender power antenna function as intended. The interior remains odor free and still carries the unmistakable feel of a preserved original car.

Power comes from the numbers matching 4.9L T/A 301 4 barrel V8 which remains in the car with the VIN present on the engine block. The engine bay is highly original with factory hoses, clamps, vacuum lines, decals, and markings still visible throughout. The car starts easily, runs smoothly, and delivers a refined driving experience noticeably tighter and quieter than typical higher mile examples. Around four years ago approximately $3,800 was invested in preventative servicing including fuel tank replacement and fuel system service, carburetor, shocks, tires, fuel sending unit, fuel pump, battery, spark plugs, transmission service, sway bar links, and front brakes. The factory four wheel power disc brakes stop straight and confidently while the original type exhaust produces a correct mild tone.

This Trans Am is well equipped including the desirable WS6 performance package, limited slip rear differential, power steering, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, rear defroster, lamp group option, remote deck lid release, heavy duty alternator, rear spoiler, custom interior package and factory four wheel disc brakes. The handling and road manners are noticeably improved thanks to the WS6 package and the car drives exactly how a properly preserved low mileage example should.

Highly original survivor Trans Ams of this caliber rarely surface, especially with documented history, original paperwork, matching drivetrain and such well preserved cosmetics. Only original once, this car stands as a true time capsule example of Pontiac performance at the dawn of the 1980s and represents an increasingly collectible and difficult to duplicate opportunity for the enthusiast seeking authenticity over restoration.

South Jersey Classics is a 10,000-square-foot classic and specialty collector automobile dealer, featuring 50+ vehicles. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Newfield, NJ. Our Dealership is on US Route 40 just off New Jersey Route 55, Exit 39B heading towards Elmer, NJ; conveniently just 40 Minutes East of Philadelphia, 40 Minutes West from the Major New Jersey Shore Points, and 30 minutes North of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Our Showroom is conveniently accessible from all major Southern New Jersey Roadways including New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, I-76, NJ Route 42, NJ Route 55, US Route 40, Atlantic City Expressway, and New Jersey Parkway. Our website is www.SJClassics.com and our phone number is (856) 521-0832. Don't hesitate to contact us anytime for more information or to come to see the vehicle in person. Please be sure to view all of our HD photos directly at our website www.SJClassics.com for the best viewing experience