1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Highlights

• Classic Bandit-style Trans Am, originally gold, now black
• 6.6-litre V8 with automatic transmission
• Recently serviced brakes and transmission
• Factory bucket seats, power brakes, originally specced with air con
• UK-registered with confirmed VIN tag and rare options
• Genuine Fisher T-Top car

The Appeal

You don’t have to squint too hard to picture Burt Reynolds behind the wheel. With its unmistakable nose, gold accents, screaming Firebird decal and roof panels that lift out like it’s 1979 all over again, this Pontiac Firebird Trans Am doesn’t just hint at its heritage—it leans on the horn and lets the world know it’s here.

This one’s the proper black-and-gold Bandit colour scheme with matching gold snowflake alloys and a 6.6-litre V8 under the bonnet. It’s an LHD American-market car that made its way to the UK and has been enjoyed by several enthusiasts over the years. Yes, it’s shows a few signs of age, but this car also oozes the kind of charm you just don’t get from a modern muscle coupé.

History and Paperwork

• UK-registered / imported in 2016
• V5C present
• Chassis VIN tag visible and decodable; confirms high-spec factory options
• 69,000 miles indicated not warrantied
• Seller is a Trans Am enthusiast—selling to make room for new projects

The Condition

• Originally gold from factory, resprayed to black in the iconic Bandit style
• Age-related corrosion visible around the rear window and rear arches (as pictured)
• No signs of welding reported by the owner
• Presents well overall with strong black paint and correct gold decals
• Factory-fitted bucket seats and period CB radio present
• Vinyl shows some age-related wear but overall intact and clean
• Dashboard complete, no significant cracks, all instrumentation in place

The Mechanics

• Last of the American 6.6-litre V8 engine
• Original L80 Oldsmobile 403 6.6L (standard option)
• Three-speed turbo hydro-matic automatic gearbox
• The owner informs us the car drives well, recently driven 10 miles for photography purposes
• Transmission recently serviced
• New brake pads and callipers fitted
• Starts, runs, and holds temperature as it should according to the vendor

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