Photo: eBay seller ohhbigmike
The 1979 Trans Am was a hit in all regards, but from a sales perspective, the car reached new heights that not even Pontiac believed were possible a decade earlier.
Pontiac sold over 117K Trans Ams ten years after the launch of the nameplate. The Trans Am was the best-selling model in the Firebird lineup, and the 1979 model year witnessed another unveiling – the Tenth Anniversary Trans Am. It was a special car with Platinum paint and two-tone Charcoal, mirrored T-Tops, leather seats, and a huge decal on the hood.
Getting your hands on the Tenth Anniversary Trans Am wasn't cheap, as the car could be had for over $10K – it was also the first Firebird whose price surpassed this psychological milestone.
The 1979 Trans Am in these photos isn't an anniversary model but is one of the 34K Trans Ams that rolled off the assembly lines with a T-Top and an automatic transmission. It sports an L80 403 engine – Pontiac produced over 30,000 Trans Ams with a T-Top in the non-SE configuration with the same engine.
The car was recently pulled from storage, and you can tell it needs a complete restoration. It's been sitting for many years, but it doesn't mean it's a wreck. It looks doable, and the first piece of good news comes from its condition. We get the typical rust suspects, and the hood also requires some attention – eBay seller ohhbigmike claims it was damaged, and replacing it is the best option.
The interior looks good and complete, so this Trans Am didn't previously serve as a donor. It still has an engine – the 403 starts, runs, and drives.
There are no signs of non-original parts, but buyers are strongly recommended to check the car in person or order a third-party inspection. The engine works, but it must be gone through before being considered roadworthy.
The odometer is the next big surprise on this Trans Am. The car has only 32,000 miles on the clock, but it's unclear if this is the original mileage. If it is, the Trans Am is "definitely" worth restoring, especially because it still wears an all-original setup.
Everything on this Trans Am suggests the car is doable, and turning it into a daily driver should be an easy project. However, someone who wants a tip-top Trans Am should get a clearer picture of everything, especially as many key details are uncertain or missing completely. The owner hopes to get $17,800 for this Trans Am, and buyers can see it in person in Riverside, California.
It's not ready for the road, so a trailer is needed to take the car to your garage if you reach a deal with the owner.
Getting your hands on the Tenth Anniversary Trans Am wasn't cheap, as the car could be had for over $10K – it was also the first Firebird whose price surpassed this psychological milestone.
The 1979 Trans Am in these photos isn't an anniversary model but is one of the 34K Trans Ams that rolled off the assembly lines with a T-Top and an automatic transmission. It sports an L80 403 engine – Pontiac produced over 30,000 Trans Ams with a T-Top in the non-SE configuration with the same engine.
The car was recently pulled from storage, and you can tell it needs a complete restoration. It's been sitting for many years, but it doesn't mean it's a wreck. It looks doable, and the first piece of good news comes from its condition. We get the typical rust suspects, and the hood also requires some attention – eBay seller ohhbigmike claims it was damaged, and replacing it is the best option.
The interior looks good and complete, so this Trans Am didn't previously serve as a donor. It still has an engine – the 403 starts, runs, and drives.
There are no signs of non-original parts, but buyers are strongly recommended to check the car in person or order a third-party inspection. The engine works, but it must be gone through before being considered roadworthy.
The odometer is the next big surprise on this Trans Am. The car has only 32,000 miles on the clock, but it's unclear if this is the original mileage. If it is, the Trans Am is "definitely" worth restoring, especially because it still wears an all-original setup.
Everything on this Trans Am suggests the car is doable, and turning it into a daily driver should be an easy project. However, someone who wants a tip-top Trans Am should get a clearer picture of everything, especially as many key details are uncertain or missing completely. The owner hopes to get $17,800 for this Trans Am, and buyers can see it in person in Riverside, California.
It's not ready for the road, so a trailer is needed to take the car to your garage if you reach a deal with the owner.
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