Photo: eBay seller mopar6930
1979 was Trans Am's best year, as its production numbers went through the roof after a slow start in the first years of the decade.
1979 witnessed over 117K Trans Ams rolling off the assembly lines, with the total Firebird production exceeding 211K units.
Customers could equip the Trans Am with the L37 301 four-barrel – it was the first time when the car was available with a small-block engine, the 400 V8 donated by Pontiac – the last year when this option was offered on the Trans Am, and the Oldsmobile 403 listed as the standard mill for this model year.
The final days of the 400 led to low sales, as only 8,672 buyers installed this engine on their Trans Ams.
The example you see in these photos rolled off the assembly lines with the 403 under the hood, and the same V8 is still in the car today, in charge of putting the wheels in motion. The original engine is a major selling point for a Trans Am buyer interested in keeping the car stock, especially when it comes in working condition.
According to the seller, the engine "runs really strong, and the automatic transmission shifts as it should." You'll have to inspect everything in person if you're interested in taking this Trans Am home, and you should also put it on a lift to inspect the undercarriage despite the no-rust claims.
The owner says the Trans Am still wears the original paint, though it's not a perfect 10. Someone who wants to turn the car into a museum-grade example will need to do some bodywork, as the Trans Am comes with a bunch of dings and scratches. The paint is also fading "from the desert sun over the years," the owner explains, as the Trans Am is an original Arizona car.
The interior shows its age, with some tears on the front seats, but seller mopar6930 says they'll include a set of front and rear covers in the sale.
Otherwise, everything on this Trans Am makes it ready for a complete restoration. It's unclear if anything is missing, but this is unlikely, as the car looks like it's been stored in proper conditions and used as a daily driver (or at least driven regularly).
The battle for the Trans Am is already underway, with the top offer currently at $8,700. The owner also enabled a reserve, so despite 19 people joining the digital fight, the car can't yet leave for a new home. The auction will end in six days, so we'll find out if the Trans Am receives a second chance later this week.
You can find it in person in Las Vegas, and you'll probably be able to drive it anywhere.
Customers could equip the Trans Am with the L37 301 four-barrel – it was the first time when the car was available with a small-block engine, the 400 V8 donated by Pontiac – the last year when this option was offered on the Trans Am, and the Oldsmobile 403 listed as the standard mill for this model year.
The final days of the 400 led to low sales, as only 8,672 buyers installed this engine on their Trans Ams.
The example you see in these photos rolled off the assembly lines with the 403 under the hood, and the same V8 is still in the car today, in charge of putting the wheels in motion. The original engine is a major selling point for a Trans Am buyer interested in keeping the car stock, especially when it comes in working condition.
According to the seller, the engine "runs really strong, and the automatic transmission shifts as it should." You'll have to inspect everything in person if you're interested in taking this Trans Am home, and you should also put it on a lift to inspect the undercarriage despite the no-rust claims.
The owner says the Trans Am still wears the original paint, though it's not a perfect 10. Someone who wants to turn the car into a museum-grade example will need to do some bodywork, as the Trans Am comes with a bunch of dings and scratches. The paint is also fading "from the desert sun over the years," the owner explains, as the Trans Am is an original Arizona car.
The interior shows its age, with some tears on the front seats, but seller mopar6930 says they'll include a set of front and rear covers in the sale.
Otherwise, everything on this Trans Am makes it ready for a complete restoration. It's unclear if anything is missing, but this is unlikely, as the car looks like it's been stored in proper conditions and used as a daily driver (or at least driven regularly).
The battle for the Trans Am is already underway, with the top offer currently at $8,700. The owner also enabled a reserve, so despite 19 people joining the digital fight, the car can't yet leave for a new home. The auction will end in six days, so we'll find out if the Trans Am receives a second chance later this week.
You can find it in person in Las Vegas, and you'll probably be able to drive it anywhere.
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