However, drives mike musto gets behind the wheel of one to explain what makes this rarity so special. Search preowned 1993 pontiac firebird trans am listings to find the best local deals. After a pontiac firebird appeared in 1977s smokey and the bandit, the cars 1979 model became the bestselling firebird in history with 211,453 sold. Pontiac classic cars firebird trans am for sale car and. Pontiac officially called it the trans am hood decal and introduced it as. Pontiac built just 360 1999 trans am 30th anniversary edition convertibles equipped with an automatic transmission. Pontiac engineering cars and the 1969 trans am page 3 examines the custom firebirds that are mistakely called a prototype to the 1969 trans am, including the 1968 superteen firebird, the i dream of jeannie 1969 firebird, and others. Scala trans am by richard carlyon firebird red book by motorbooks international, peter c. The pontiac firebird was an american automobile built by pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model. This is an original 1983 trans am converted to a knight rider alien knight rider car one of a kin.
Designed as a pony car to compete with the ford mustang and mercury cougar, it was introduced on february 23, 1967, simultaneous with gms chevrolet division platformsharing camaro. Despite everhigher prices, output rose again as pontiac sold one trans am for every three firebirds. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1979 pontiac firebird. Ive read lots of books about muscle cars and pontiac in particular. Give your modern vehicle a portion of classic muscle car style. Gto red book pontiac gto 19641974 motorbooks international. Pontiac firebird trans am cars for sale in australia. Find 1978 pontiac trans ams for sale on oodle classifieds. The latest on the warehouse and what is new in our world.
Trim levels offered were coupe, esprit, formula and trans am. Firebird book definitive rotella guide pontiac restoration. July 73 and roger huntingtons book, american supercar results that are consistent with a 3,850 pound car plus driver and the engine equipped with a. The 1979 pontiac firebird trans am seen here is largely original.
Although not apparent at the time, the pontiac firebird trans am, along with the chevrolet corvette, would be the only american high performance cars that would remain in continuous production since their inception. Learn more about the 1976 pontiac firebird trans am. Hitmans pontiac trans am site original information. As our readers pointed out in the comments, sammy hagar wrote trans am in 1979, so hes good our book. Floridabased trans am worldwide has revealed a wild project that combines gm alpha underpinnings, 1970s pontiac firebird trans am looks, and 1,000 hp of supercharged v8 muscle.
Feb 16, 2018 the 1979 pontiac firebird trans am seen here is largely original. Mar 19, 2016 the 1979 pontiac firebird trans am you see here is a rare 10th anniversary edition, just 7,500 of them were made and its unknown how many have survived to the modern day. See more ideas about firebird trans am, trans am and firebird. Detailed features and specs for the used 1990 pontiac firebird trans am including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.
For a chevy it would be 123379 for a 6cylinder 1969 camaro coupe and. The pontiac firebird was an american automobile built by pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Pontiac firebird trans am without 3rd brake light 1982, rear window louver by willpak. These were the lowcompression large displacement performanceoriented trans ams of the 1970s that defied all the odds and delivered exactly what the performance buyer. Indeed, a small company called trans am specialties is responsible for changing the ta in a powerfull optioned car. This also coincided with the release of the 1967 mercury cougar, fords upscale, platformsharing version of the. From 199397, all firehawks were based on firebird formulas, while from 1999 the firehawk could be had as a formula or a trans am. Jon, i havent seen any other team pics with that removable front, but i have seen a photo of a 69 penske car that had a tube locator where the front radiator support to subframe bushes would normally be. This shop manual book features procedures for maintenance and adjustments, minor service operations, removal and installation of components excluding the body. The restorers guide original series schild, jim on. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. Trans am revives the dead with 1,000hp modernday firebird. The nftac offers, magazines, emagazines, technical advice, member recommendations on service, body and parts sources, registration of your firebird or trans am, a tradition of service.
The 1971 trans am was a continuation of the 1970 trans am, but it was also the beginning of a trend of the pontiac didnt get the memo the muscle car era was over trans ams. This 1974 pontiac trans am super duty for sale has a 455 c. Since then, weve expanded to provide parts and products for each model year ever produced, from the first 1967 to the final 2002 model to roll off the assembly line. Pontiac uses 223379 to start their serial number even though the trans am is a v8 car. The trans am and firebird were distinctly different than their cousin, the chevy camaro, and many trans am and firebird models became standout muscle cars of their era. The 3rd generation of firebirds consisted of three models. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Aug 15, 2012 i remember the first time i looked at a 69 firebird trans am and the serial number through me for a loop.
The name firebird was also previously used by gm for the general motors firebird 1950s and early 1960s concept cars. The super sleek 1976 pontiac firebird limited edition trans am commemorated pontiac s 50th anniversary. Classic industries offers a wide selection of pontiac firebird parts, including pontiac firebird interior parts and soft trim, pontiac firebird exterior sheet metal, pontiac firebird moldings, pontiac firebird emblems, pontiac firebird weatherstrip and unique accessories. Production figures, option codes, running changes, model year changes and variances, rarity, collectability, interviews with engineers, and more are thoroughly covered in what is. This time capsule 1979 pontiac trans am has been driven. Most are written by dispassionate or sloppy authors and include incorrect photo captions, and. The trans am s ground effects were restyled as well, and were made available on the base model firebird, but na on the formula. The pontiac firebird trans am with a turbocharged v8 is a largely forgotten muscle car today. Classic industries has offered restoration parts for the iconic pontiac firebird and trans am since 1991. However, drives mike musto gets behind the wheel of. Please rest assured when purchasing from hippodeals. Jul 15, 2007 original pontiac firebird and trans am 19672002. Aug 20, 2017 truck load of used gm parts has arrived. The most desirable slp firehawk from a collectability standpoint would be one of the 29 1997 models equipped with the lt4 v8 out of the corvette grand sport, but any firehawk would be considered a real find.
How the pontiac trans ams screaming chicken got its wings. It still has its original sixpointsix liter v8 engine, gm turbohydramatic three fifty threespeed automatic transmission, and. Catalog of firebird id numbers, 196793 cars and parts magazine matching numbers series. Step 1 section accessories apparel air fuel body convertible electrical engine. Thanks to phs online for some of these statistics pontiac firebird history 1st generation 19671969 introduction. All models 6000 aztek bonneville catalina fiero firebird g3 g5 g6 g8 grand am grand le mans grand prix gto le mans montana montana sv6 parisienne safari solstice sunbird sunfire torrent trans sport vibe chieftain firebird trans am grand ville star chief tempest trans am ventura.
Firebird and trans am muscle portfolio 19731981 by brooklands books catalog of firebird id numbers 19671993 by cars and parts pontiac firebird 1967200 photo history by george w. New for the entire 1975 firebird line, including the trans am, was a wraparound rear window. Oct 21, 2019 the pontiac firebird trans am with a turbocharged v8 is a largely forgotten muscle car today. Finished in polar white over a blue interior, this 1970 trans am underwent a complete rotisserie. For 1982, the new firebird and camaro had been completely restyled, with the windshield slope set at a dramatic, more. This time capsule 1979 pontiac trans am has been driven just. A firebird formula is a firebird that is and can be just as good as any trans am.
The used 2002 pontiac firebird trans am is offered in the following styles. This trans am has in 1987 been fitted with the early performance pontiac 6. The 198292 pontiac trans am is still the epitome of 80s cool. This fullcolor history chronicles pontiacs firebird and trans am from 1967 to today. Production figures, option codes, running changes, modelyear changes and variances, rarity, collectability, interviews with engineers, and more are thoroughly covered. Pontiacs trans am can fairly be considered a dinosaur, considering that the market for muscle cars has all but dried up and its type is near extinction.
Video 1979 pontiac firebird trans am knowledge base. Oct, 2017 the 1979 pontiac firebird trans am was a final holdout before new emissions and fuel economy regulations seriously dewinged the firebird in the 1980s, and this example is one exceptionally rare bird. In 1982, with elliott forbesrobinson behind the wheel, a pontiac would win the series championship for the first and only time. The firebird hit the market as a response to the ford mustang and mercury cougar. By the time the 1976 pontiac firebird trans am hit the market, trans ams had found their niche. The official trans am series rule book is periodically updated, and changes are made to it. Mehgo mens pontiac trans am firebird short sleeve tshirt. The super sleek 1976 pontiac firebird limited edition trans am commemorated pontiacs 50th anniversary. For a chevy it would be 123379 for a 6cylinder 1969 camaro coupe and 124379 for the same year v8 camaro coupe. The model was offered with two enginetransmission choices either the pontiac l78 400 cubic inch with the 4speed manual transmission, or the oldsmobile l80 403 cubic. The transam series is an automobile racing series that was created in 1966 by. These louvers are designed to visually enhance the look of the car while protecting. Pontiac uses 223379 to start their serial number even though the transam is a v8 car.
Fbodywarehouse offers the 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 trans am and firebird owner a huge selection of interior paints and dyes. Pontiac trans am, 50 years by tom glatch 9780760357668. The 1979 model also introduced a new aerodynamic frontend and fullwidth tail lamp treatment. The national firebird and trans am club was founded in 1984 in chicago to serve the interests of firebird, trans am and formula owners throughout north america. Having watched first the ford mustang and then the chevrolet camaro enter into the pony car market, pontiac finally got into the act in the middle of 1967. No rust or filler, has some minor dents on wheel lip. See more ideas about pontiac firebird, pontiac, trans am. Jan 1, 2018 2017 state of the warehouse summary our annual report to our clients on the performance of the company in calendar year 2017 sep 27, 2017 used gm parts have arrived. The firebird was offered with both six and eight cylinder engines, like the mustang and camaro, and was based heavily on the. It proved such a hit that the company modeled the 197779 special edition model after it. Pontiac firebird trans am actron scan tools and code. The trans am and firebird formula received a new fiberglassconstructed, flat, wraparound wing, the trans am and gta received updated twopiece tail lights with pontiac scripted in orange across the panels, and the. In fact, when the highperformance wars in detroit subsided in the early 1970s, the trans am remained as the sole surviving muscle car.
This 1998 firebird cloned to be like the 7072 trans am has a worked 1970 pontiac 455 v8 implant, r. Weitere motorvarianten waren unter anderem ein v8 mit 184 kw 250 ps oder 210 kw 285 ps. The second generation pontiac firebird trans am is a car that many seem to either love or hate, it was made an icon thanks to its appearance in the 1977 cult classic smokey and the bandit and in recent years the collectibility of the model has started to climb the 1979 pontiac firebird trans am you see here is a rare 10th anniversary edition, just 7,500 of them were made and its. I remember the first time i looked at a 69 firebird transam and the serial number through me for a loop. Pontiac classic cars firebird trans am for sale car and classic. Firebird red book motorbooks international red book series glory days when horsepower and passion ruled detroit. Pontiac stylists created a front end that included the twin openings that was a traditional pontiac visual cue. The firebird was the base model, equivalent to the camaro sport coupe. Straight out of the movie smokey bandit with burt reynolds, the trans am bandit has not been made by pontiac, let it be said once and for all.
Firebirds became an extremely popular car, but then the trans am came along offering more horsepower, more performance, a better package, and a bad look. Buy a discounted hardcover of pontiac trans am online from australias leading online bookstore. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The 1979 pontiac firebird trans am was a final holdout before new emissions and fuel economy regulations seriously dewinged the firebird in the.