Photo: eBay seller victimz
It's hard not to like a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, and the sales figures show that the original model was a hit in every way. Pontiac produced over 117,000 Trans Ams in 1979, the model's best year ever despite being only 10 years old.
The record 1979 sales weren't surprising. The Trans Am gradually increased its customer appeal, so sales started rising gradually earlier in the same decade.
The Trans Am started its foray into the automotive world with baby steps and mixed news that made some people believe it'd be a flop. The 1979 release barely sold 3,196 units, and the next two years saw major drops. In 1971, Pontiac shipped only 1,286 cars.
The 1979 Trans Am performance was the perfect way to celebrate the model's 10th anniversary, and one of the cars that shipped this year landed on eBay earlier this week. Its goal is simple: find a new home and get a second life.
The car has been sitting for at least ten years, albeit some photos suggest the off-the-road tenure might have been longer. It's a project requiring attention in all the big areas, but eBay seller victimz says the car continues to sport the full package. The car is complete, original, and unrestored – buyers will need one short clarification about the "complete" promise; some parts are missing in the pictures, including one door panel, so ask the seller to make sure they are still around somewhere.
The Trans Am looks surprisingly solid for a car that has been parked for more than a decade. It's rust-free, and even the floors and the trunk pan are clean. Buyers should order a complete restoration if they can't see the car live, but all photos suggest the rust won't be a major concern.
The owner says the car qualifies for a restomod or LS swap, but you still get the original Olds 403 engine. However, the original engine no longer runs, as the owner says the mill hasn't been started in a long time.
Fixing this Trans Am looks like an easy deal, including for someone who's now making the first steps in the restoration business, but bringing it back to factory specs and retaining the magic combo highlighted in the title isn't a job for the Average Joe.
The car comes with obvious problems, including wrinkles on the hood, so check this Trans Am in person, and you'll be able to determine its restoration chances more accurately.
Meanwhile, anyone can secure this Trans Am with a $6,000 bid. It's a bit too optimistic, but the owner listed the car on eBay with a no-reserve auction, so a single offer is all it takes for the Trans Am to find a new home. You'll need a trailer to bring this Trans Am home.
The Trans Am started its foray into the automotive world with baby steps and mixed news that made some people believe it'd be a flop. The 1979 release barely sold 3,196 units, and the next two years saw major drops. In 1971, Pontiac shipped only 1,286 cars.
The 1979 Trans Am performance was the perfect way to celebrate the model's 10th anniversary, and one of the cars that shipped this year landed on eBay earlier this week. Its goal is simple: find a new home and get a second life.
The car has been sitting for at least ten years, albeit some photos suggest the off-the-road tenure might have been longer. It's a project requiring attention in all the big areas, but eBay seller victimz says the car continues to sport the full package. The car is complete, original, and unrestored – buyers will need one short clarification about the "complete" promise; some parts are missing in the pictures, including one door panel, so ask the seller to make sure they are still around somewhere.
The Trans Am looks surprisingly solid for a car that has been parked for more than a decade. It's rust-free, and even the floors and the trunk pan are clean. Buyers should order a complete restoration if they can't see the car live, but all photos suggest the rust won't be a major concern.
The owner says the car qualifies for a restomod or LS swap, but you still get the original Olds 403 engine. However, the original engine no longer runs, as the owner says the mill hasn't been started in a long time.
Fixing this Trans Am looks like an easy deal, including for someone who's now making the first steps in the restoration business, but bringing it back to factory specs and retaining the magic combo highlighted in the title isn't a job for the Average Joe.
The car comes with obvious problems, including wrinkles on the hood, so check this Trans Am in person, and you'll be able to determine its restoration chances more accurately.
Meanwhile, anyone can secure this Trans Am with a $6,000 bid. It's a bit too optimistic, but the owner listed the car on eBay with a no-reserve auction, so a single offer is all it takes for the Trans Am to find a new home. You'll need a trailer to bring this Trans Am home.
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