Dressed in an outstanding color scheme that pairs factory correct
Flame Red Metallic paint with a signature gold "Screaming Chicken"
hood logo, this 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA represents its
model in its strikingly aerodynamic third generation form. That
attention grabbing paint combo, contrasted by a set of
factory-correct wheels that come by way of its upper tier GTA
(Grand Touring American) status really draw you in, and while at
very close range you may find some subtle evidence of passing years
here and there, make no mistake, this classic is an absolute head
turner. Better still, with an unusually low 42,638 miles under its
belt, this Firebird is ready and waiting for plenty more asphalt
enjoyment.
All the outward signs show that this Pontiac has seen consistent
sheltering over its lifetime. The interior is in clean shape, with
the surfaces of its black vinyl upholstery showing no tearing or
noticeable stains and the carpeting still looks fresh and
well-fitted. Pontiac got adventurous with its dash configurations
when the Trans Am's third generation arrived, and this specimen
ably demonstrates that trend. Check out the AM/FM/Cassette stereo
at the center of the dash, with its integrated equalizer offering a
multitude of knobs to get the interior sound to your liking. Or the
assembly of factory gauges in their digital configuration that
marked a big change from previous aesthetic norms. The
functionality inside these doors has held up well over the years,
so the factory air conditioning is blowing strong and cold, and the
sound system is still in fine form.
More than 35 years after it started attracting attention on the
showroom floor, this Firebird continues to run in
confidence-inspiring fashion. It's powered by a factory-correct,
350-cubic-inch V8 with tuned port fuel injection that fires up on
command and provides solid acceleration. It teams with a 4-speed
700R4 automatic transmission whose responsiveness leads to the
conclusion that a shift kit was likely installed sometime in the
recent past. Several key mechanical components were recently
replaced, so this classic is well-positioned for plenty of future
service. Power steering makes this Pontiac easy to maneuver, while
power disc brakes at all four corners bring it to prompt, fade
resistant stops.
HIGHLIGHTS
• FACTORY-CORRECT 350-CUBIC-INCH V8
• TUNED PORT FUEL INJECTION
• 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC 700R4 TRANSMISSION
• RECENTLY REPLACED ECU, FUEL INJECTORS, ROTOR AND CAP
• UPGRADED REAR SUSPENSION
• POWER STEERING
• 4-WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES
• FACTORY-CORRECT FLAME RED METALLIC PAINT
• GOLD "SCREAMING CHICKEN" HOOD DECAL
• SPECIAL EDITION PONTIAC GTA WHEELS
• FACTORY-CORRECT BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR
• DIGITAL GAUGES
• AM/FM/CASSETTE STEREO WITH BUILT-IN EQUALIZER
• POWER WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS AND MIRRORS
A veritable rolling homage to the '80s that's still running at the
top of its game, this 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA is ready
to offer its nostalgia-inducing awesomeness to its next lucky
owner. Call today!
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