Photo: eBay seller Second Generation Pontiac Parts
The 1979 Trans Am broke all records from a sales perspective, as Pontiac shipped over 117K units. It was an amazing performance that confirmed the GM brand was doing the right thing with the Trans Am, transforming it into a major hit just one decade after launch.
The 1979 Trans Am also witnessed a change of strategy regarding the available colors. Pontiac allowed Trans Am buyers to order any color and combination they wanted. Previously, the GM company tried limiting these options, specifically because Pontiac designers didn't believe mixing certain colors made sense.
Nobody wanted the Trans Am to look horrible, so Pontiac blocked buyers from ordering combinations designers didn't believe put the car in a good light. This strategy changed in 1979 when Pontiac launched the D60 option – Color and Incompatibility Trim Override. When dealerships checked this option, Pontiac's designers closed their eyes and allowed buyers to mix colors any way they wanted.
This is how some—let's call them unusual—Trans Ams ended up on the road, even though, theoretically, they weren't previously allowed.
This gorgeous Trans Am rolled off the assembly lines with a Nocturne Blue finish—it's one of the most beautiful colors on the 1979 Trans Am, but as usual, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I know what you think: how on Earth is this Trans Am gorgeous? While I stick with this saying – beauty is in the eye of the beholder – this Trans Am checks all the big boxes for a restoration candidate. It's not an easy project, as it comes with rust in all the key places, including on the fenders, the doors, the trunk, the quarters, and the frame rails. The interior also needs a full overhaul, and I doubt the driver's seat can still be saved.
The engine bay hides better news. The car – all-original and with numbers still matching – comes with a 403 Oldsmobile engine, and eBay seller Second Generation Pontiac Parts says it starts and runs properly. Buyers should be able to take it for short drives, but it's safe to say this Trans Am can't be considered road-worthy yet. It's a project that needs a full restoration, selling with the original paperwork, including the build sheet, the owner's manual, the warranty information, and the AM/FM radio manual.
The car landed on eBay a few hours ago, and the owner also configured a reserve. The $500 offer the vehicle has already received couldn't unlock it, so the Trans Am will need bigger offers before it can leave for a new home. It's parked in Solon, Iowa, and considering its condition, you'll need transportation to take it home should you win the auction. It'll end in six days.
Nobody wanted the Trans Am to look horrible, so Pontiac blocked buyers from ordering combinations designers didn't believe put the car in a good light. This strategy changed in 1979 when Pontiac launched the D60 option – Color and Incompatibility Trim Override. When dealerships checked this option, Pontiac's designers closed their eyes and allowed buyers to mix colors any way they wanted.
This is how some—let's call them unusual—Trans Ams ended up on the road, even though, theoretically, they weren't previously allowed.
This gorgeous Trans Am rolled off the assembly lines with a Nocturne Blue finish—it's one of the most beautiful colors on the 1979 Trans Am, but as usual, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I know what you think: how on Earth is this Trans Am gorgeous? While I stick with this saying – beauty is in the eye of the beholder – this Trans Am checks all the big boxes for a restoration candidate. It's not an easy project, as it comes with rust in all the key places, including on the fenders, the doors, the trunk, the quarters, and the frame rails. The interior also needs a full overhaul, and I doubt the driver's seat can still be saved.
The engine bay hides better news. The car – all-original and with numbers still matching – comes with a 403 Oldsmobile engine, and eBay seller Second Generation Pontiac Parts says it starts and runs properly. Buyers should be able to take it for short drives, but it's safe to say this Trans Am can't be considered road-worthy yet. It's a project that needs a full restoration, selling with the original paperwork, including the build sheet, the owner's manual, the warranty information, and the AM/FM radio manual.
The car landed on eBay a few hours ago, and the owner also configured a reserve. The $500 offer the vehicle has already received couldn't unlock it, so the Trans Am will need bigger offers before it can leave for a new home. It's parked in Solon, Iowa, and considering its condition, you'll need transportation to take it home should you win the auction. It'll end in six days.
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