Vehicle Description
Some people wanted to play Smokey and the Bandit when buying a
black Pontiac in the late 1970s. But this is your chance to own
something more than the movie star car in this 1979 Pontiac
Firebird Trans Am, because this black beauty was restored with a
hot 455 motor, performance suspension, and upgraded interior.
We could continue to make movie references about a black Trans Am
with gold trim, but the simple fact is that these were so cool
looking that they were destined to be legendary even without
Hollywood. Never designed to be a subtle machine, the super slick,
deep Starlight Black is the perfect outlaw hue, especially with the
recent respray of its factory-correct color. The chin spoiler and
Endura front bumper doesn't show any evidence of run-ins with steep
driveways or parking curbs, making this a car that can hold its
head high at car shows. But what makes this one really grab
attention is bold and iconic hood bird front and center. And when
you look at this coupe's lowered stance and large 17-inch
Centerline wheels, you know it's something extra special.
Inside is a great mix of originality and upgrades all done in a
deep, dark black to match the exterior. If you've looked at other
second-generation T/As, you know those front seats are quite
different. These are buckets borrowed from a fourth-generation
Firebird. So you get to keep the correct lineage, but now the seats
have much more modern bolstering for better all-day comfort. This
has great features like power locks, power steering, and a tilt
wheel. Plus, there are provisions for plenty of luxury options such
as air conditioning and power windows. You'll love resting your
right arm on the center console, and you left one is instantly
attracted to the iconic three-spoke sports steering wheel. While
you get to face the cool machined aluminum dash, everyone gets an
upgrade with the AM/FM/CD stereo with XM and iPod controls for the
best modern music in this classic.
That hood scoop might say 6.6, but there is a much larger beast
lurking in the engine bay. The mighty 455 cubic-inch V8 was gone
from the option list in '79, but this T/A received a big heart
transplant during its restoration two years ago. That means you now
get the cool updated look of the later second-generation coupe,
with a core from a time when muscle cars still had real muscle.
This enhanced setup is announced to the world with an extra
intimidating growl thanks to a Borla dual exhaust system with
performance X-pipe. All this power is sent through a stout TH350
three-speed automatic. The Trans Am was known to be one of the best
handling cars of its time, so this one knows how to go around
corners. This is enhanced by thick rear sway bars front & rear,
upgraded Wilwood front disc brakes, and grippy BF Goodrich gForce
performance tires.
Complete with factory buildsheet, this is one fire-breathing
screaming chicken that has the performance to live up to its
aggressive movie star looks. A complete package like this is always
an attractive buy, so don't miss out, call now!