• This vehicle is located at our Metro Detroit facility - 3175
Martin Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48390 •
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this highly restored and
award-winning 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car for your
consideration. This Trans Am features a Blueprint 396 cubic inch V8
paired with a 4L80E automatic transmission and a Quick Performance
9-inch rear axle. Recently painted in a beautiful custom Red
exterior, this example features a matching Red interior, with each
body panel individually removed and painted to achieve a
high-quality finish. This Trans Am has outstanding Pace Car
heritage and was awarded 1st place in the Modified Class at the
2024 Trans Am Nationals. The glove box door is also signed by John
Schinella at the 2024 Trans Am Nationals reflecting the original
color intended by GM designer. Performance upgrades include a
FiTech fuel injection system, an 850 CFM street/race carburetor, a
triple-disc torque converter, a rebuilt front suspension with
tubular control arms, an upgraded performance braking system,
Borgeson power steering, performance leaf springs with CalTracs
traction bars, and a performance exhaust system. Additional
highlights include new Recaro seats and carpet, new 17-inch GTA
wheels, numerous amounts of documentation, along with a copy of the
original broadcast sheet and much more. Drive this one out of our
showroom or have us assist with shipping it to you anywhere in the
United States! Don't hesitate to call us with any questions or for
more information.
The 1981 Pontiac Trans Am was part of the second-generation
Firebird that had become one of America's most recognizable
performance cars. Pontiac's Trans Am had evolved throughout the
1970s, combining aggressive styling with the performance image that
helped define the muscle car era. By 1981, the Trans Am featured
the distinctive aerodynamic styling of the late second-generation
cars, including its long hood, sculpted bodywork, and iconic rear
spoiler. The 1981 model year was also notable as the final year of
the second-generation Firebird, giving these cars an important
place in Pontiac history. Trans Ams from this era remain highly
sought after for their dramatic styling, performance heritage, and
connection to the muscle car culture of the late 1970s and early
1980s.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including the undercarriage
please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless noted in our description, we only have one key for
the vehicle. It is the responsibility of the buyer to either
inspect the vehicle personally or via a 3rd party, to ensure
satisfaction to the condition and value, prior to purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed
or Implied. All sales final. If you want verification on any items
working please ask. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve
the right to charge a 3.5% processing fee on any credit card sales
of over $2,500.
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