Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller cardprince
1979 was a great year for the Firebird, with the Trans Am demand remaining strong. Pontiac produced over 211,000 Firebirds, with the Trans Am accounting for the lion's share with more than 117,000 units.
The engine under the hood was the only option for this model year. The GM brand offered two choices – the famous Oldsmobile 403 and the Pontiac 400. Most Trans Ams rolled off the assembly lines with the 403, with Pontiac producing over 5,600 units boasting the Tenth Anniversary package.
The Trans Am posted on eBay by seller cardprince doesn't sport this special-edition treatment but is still an intriguing project for someone planning a restoration project.
The vehicle has been parked in a tight garage for God knows how long, but despite the tenure away from the tarmac, it still looks like it checks all the boxes for a complete overhaul.
The undersides don't look as bad as expected, but they require urgent attention. The rust hasn't yet gotten through, but the longer the car sits, the bigger the chances for the metal damage to become more severe.
We're not getting a closer look at the interior, but it's safe to assume it doesn't come in tip-top shape. The more important question is whether everything is still there, as the car's current condition would make it easier to return to the road.
The engine under the hood comes with good news, as the owner says the mill has already been rebuilt and is now in working shape.
The car rolled off the assembly lines with a 403. Pontiac produced 30,728 T-Tops with the L80 engine, all fitted with an automatic transmission. Theoretically, the Trans Am should already be prepared for the road, though it's probably safer to assume it's not and inspect the car thoroughly before taking it home.
The owner says on eBay that the vehicle is almost complete and only lacks a wiring harness. However, they didn't answer the big questions, so it's unclear if this Trans Am is still original and whether it's been sitting for decades in that narrow garage.
The eBay auction paves the way for a quick return to the road, as the owner wants to let the car go without a reserve. This means that whoever sends the top bid can take this Trans Am home, so it's now a matter of time until someone saves the Trans Am.
The top offer at the time of press is $4,550, with 15 people fighting to secure the Pontiac. The auction will end in approximately three days, but considering the lack of a reserve, the Trans Am will certainly leave for a new home in a few days. The vehicle is currently parked in Athol, Massachusetts.
The Trans Am posted on eBay by seller cardprince doesn't sport this special-edition treatment but is still an intriguing project for someone planning a restoration project.
The vehicle has been parked in a tight garage for God knows how long, but despite the tenure away from the tarmac, it still looks like it checks all the boxes for a complete overhaul.
The undersides don't look as bad as expected, but they require urgent attention. The rust hasn't yet gotten through, but the longer the car sits, the bigger the chances for the metal damage to become more severe.
We're not getting a closer look at the interior, but it's safe to assume it doesn't come in tip-top shape. The more important question is whether everything is still there, as the car's current condition would make it easier to return to the road.
The engine under the hood comes with good news, as the owner says the mill has already been rebuilt and is now in working shape.
The car rolled off the assembly lines with a 403. Pontiac produced 30,728 T-Tops with the L80 engine, all fitted with an automatic transmission. Theoretically, the Trans Am should already be prepared for the road, though it's probably safer to assume it's not and inspect the car thoroughly before taking it home.
The owner says on eBay that the vehicle is almost complete and only lacks a wiring harness. However, they didn't answer the big questions, so it's unclear if this Trans Am is still original and whether it's been sitting for decades in that narrow garage.
The eBay auction paves the way for a quick return to the road, as the owner wants to let the car go without a reserve. This means that whoever sends the top bid can take this Trans Am home, so it's now a matter of time until someone saves the Trans Am.
The top offer at the time of press is $4,550, with 15 people fighting to secure the Pontiac. The auction will end in approximately three days, but considering the lack of a reserve, the Trans Am will certainly leave for a new home in a few days. The vehicle is currently parked in Athol, Massachusetts.
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