Vehicle Description
Trans Ams are red hot right now. So yes, you're far from the only
person looking to get your hands on a cool T-top Pontiac. Which
means if you're going to get your hands on one for the long term,
make sure it has a true pedigree. That's why we love this 1979 10th
Anniversary Edition that is thoroughly original inside and out, and
comes with a ton of documentation.
When you want a collector-grade car, you want it to have been owned
by collectors. The low mileage (averaging less than 1,400 miles
annually) and careful ownership through the years means this
anniversary car feels like a true survivor. It's much more than
just having the Platinum Silver paint show all signs of being
factory original. In fact, all the pieces particular to this car
seem to be in place. It starts up front with the wide air dam that
sets off the aggressive appearance. On the hood is a special
version of the "screaming" hood bird that's exclusive to these
cars. It's wider than normal, and it helps set up the charcoal
accent color that runs from the shaker hood, around the doors, and
ends at the pinstripe behind the T-tops. And speaking of the
pinstripe, this red and black dual line also runs across the wheel
houses to match the bold Trans Am decal on the fenders. Plus, it
also provides another color separation line on the bumpers and door
mirrors. This was truly a unique package that was expensive to
coordinate in the 1970s, and no factory likely would even try to
attempt it today. The package is even the debut of the now-iconic
turbo-style aluminum wheels. So to recreate all these features is
exceptionally expensive, and to find a car with all these surviving
elements is near impossible.
Someone knew this was a special car the moment it rolled out of the
showroom, and as a result the silver leather upholstery is in
outstanding condition. In fact, Pontiac was so eager with this
anniversary edition that every surface inside the car is some hue
of silver or gray - all of this is exceptionally well-preserved.
The only part that is not a precious metal are the bold Trans Am
logos stitched into the door panels - another sign of Pontiac's
investment in these cars. The driver gets a leather-wrapped
three-spoke steering wheel, and beyond that, the dash is covered in
the T/A's hallmark machine-turned aluminum panel. The original
gauge pack glows red like an aircraft, and even the factory
tach/clock combo works perfectly. Just about every feature
available was standard equipment on special edition, including
power windows, power locks, cruise control, electric rear defogger,
and provisions for air conditioning. This one is so original, you
even still have the factory AM/FM/8-track stereo (Smokey and the
Bandit soundtrack cartage sold separately.)
The 403 cubic-inch V8 has an authentic appearance right down to the
factory shaker hood that everybody remembers so well. The block is
still covered in factory-correct Pontiac Blue paint, and it looks
like this powerplant has been treated to good regular maintenance.
This motor makes great muscle car sounds out of the upgraded
Flowmaster dual exhaust, and it moves the car with authority. The
Trans Am has a reputation for not only being quick, but also as one
of the best all-around handling sports cars of its day. Plus, this
one has long-haul comfort, thanks to a GM TH350 three-speed
automatic transmission and power steering. Finishing off this
driver-friendly package are four-wheel disc brakes, and the proper
appearance and grip of Goodyear Eagle GTII tires.
Documentation includes the original window sticker, title history,
owner's manual, and original bill of sale that goes through the
expensive list of standard equipment on this special edition.
Impressive, right? If you want a Trans Am that will always have
distinction, all you have to do is call today!
