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1979 was the best year in Trans Am history, with sales skyrocketing from the previous year and the Firebird production reaching new heights.
The WS6 demand was so strong that Pontiac couldn't even align the production with the avalanche of orders it received. The carmaker decided to launch the WS7 package specifically to meet the demand in 1979, pulling the four-wheel disc brakes but still offering the larger sway bars and the wider 8-inch wheels.
Pontiac eventually produced over 211K Firebirds, with the Trans Am accounting for approximately 117K units. The coupe was the top choice, followed by the T-Top.
A 1979 Trans Am T-Top wearing the WS6 package landed on Craigslist earlier this week with one big goal: find a new home and get a complete restoration.
The car was fitted from the factory with the WS6 package, and documents shared by the owner confirm it rolled off the assembly lines with loads of options. For example, the Trans Am was equipped with custom air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, custom-colored seatbelts, and a heavy-duty battery.
Pontiac painted the car in Solar Gold and installed a Camel Tan custom cloth interior with bucket seats. The engine in charge of propelling the Trans Am was and still is the 403 4-barrel unit with a Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission.
The best thing about this unrestored Trans Am is that it's still incredibly original. In addition to the original paint with an awesome patina, the original engine, and 61K original miles on the clock, the vehicle also sports the build sheet, the PHS documents with the window sticker, both original keys, and even the original keychain from the dealership when the first owner picked it up.
The V8 starts and runs properly, and while the Trans Am doesn't seem to require urgent work, its long-term goal is a complete restoration to return to tip-top shape. The body already exhibits the typical rust damage, and you should inspect the undercarriage for similar metal problems. It's still complete, so the restoration job shouldn't pose any particular challenges. You'll probably spend most of your time dealing with the metal issues, as everything else appears to be in much better shape.
A Trans Am with the original engine and so many other goodies doesn't sell cheaply. The owner believes a $15K price tag is fair, and considering the car still runs and runs, it's probably a reasonable expectation. It's already prepared to serve as a daily driver, but considering its main selling points, the Trans Am should end up in someone's garage, where it can eventually receive a complete restoration to factory specifications.
You can find the Trans Am waiting for the next owner in Royal Palm Beach, Florida.
Pontiac eventually produced over 211K Firebirds, with the Trans Am accounting for approximately 117K units. The coupe was the top choice, followed by the T-Top.
A 1979 Trans Am T-Top wearing the WS6 package landed on Craigslist earlier this week with one big goal: find a new home and get a complete restoration.
The car was fitted from the factory with the WS6 package, and documents shared by the owner confirm it rolled off the assembly lines with loads of options. For example, the Trans Am was equipped with custom air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, custom-colored seatbelts, and a heavy-duty battery.
Pontiac painted the car in Solar Gold and installed a Camel Tan custom cloth interior with bucket seats. The engine in charge of propelling the Trans Am was and still is the 403 4-barrel unit with a Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission.
The best thing about this unrestored Trans Am is that it's still incredibly original. In addition to the original paint with an awesome patina, the original engine, and 61K original miles on the clock, the vehicle also sports the build sheet, the PHS documents with the window sticker, both original keys, and even the original keychain from the dealership when the first owner picked it up.
The V8 starts and runs properly, and while the Trans Am doesn't seem to require urgent work, its long-term goal is a complete restoration to return to tip-top shape. The body already exhibits the typical rust damage, and you should inspect the undercarriage for similar metal problems. It's still complete, so the restoration job shouldn't pose any particular challenges. You'll probably spend most of your time dealing with the metal issues, as everything else appears to be in much better shape.
A Trans Am with the original engine and so many other goodies doesn't sell cheaply. The owner believes a $15K price tag is fair, and considering the car still runs and runs, it's probably a reasonable expectation. It's already prepared to serve as a daily driver, but considering its main selling points, the Trans Am should end up in someone's garage, where it can eventually receive a complete restoration to factory specifications.
You can find the Trans Am waiting for the next owner in Royal Palm Beach, Florida.
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