1979 Pontiac Trans Am

 1979 Trans Am

 Y89 10th Anniversary Daytona 500 Pace Car

4 SPEED WS6 and w72 Special Performance package 

Vehicle Description

1979 10th Anniversary 4 Speed Trans AM - One of only 1,817 to receive the Pontiac W72 400 rated at 220hp. It is the first year the Trans AM window sticker would eclipse $10,000. On the heels of the Smokey & the Bandit phenomena and the success GM experienced with the 1978 Special Edition Corvette, Pontiac decided to celebrate the first decade of the Trans AM with a 10th Anniversary Edition. If that wasn't enough, this car also was the Pace Car used to lead 1979 Daytona 500, the first NASCAR race televised in its entirety, which Richard Petty won. It was also announced that this would be the last year the Pontiac 400ci Engine. Dealers were quick to mark up these cars as much as 100%, an additional $10,000, as collectors scrambled to acquire one. So, there was no shortage of reasons to consider purchasing a special Anniversary Edition Trans AM. This original low mile 10th Anniversary Trans AM, has been well maintained with a concerted effort to keep this car as original as possible. Paint on this 10th Anniversary has been well cared for and that alone is a telling testament to the pampered life this car has lived. This Trans AM is just an outstanding example of an original collector quality car. Comes with the original Florida title. Mileage is documented through Virginia State Police Inspections 

It is ready to Drive, Show and Enjoy!

8291 original mile documented survivor

Full Numbers Matching W72 - Pontiac 400 V8

Borg Warner Manual with Hurst 4 Speed 1 of 1,817 with 4 Speed Transmission Pace Car for the 1979 Daytona 500, special decals added Numbers Matching Throughout Well cared for Survivor Rust Free Virginia Car Factory Air Conditioning Rear Window Defrost Intermittent Windshield Wipers Deluxe true leather seats Dash is excellent - crack free Special Embroidered Logos in the interior Power Windows & Locks Original Digital Radio with Eight Track Player Factory Power Antenna Power Trunk Release Tilt Steering Column Special Red Tinted Gauges & Mirrored Fisher T-Tops no leaks WS6 Handling Package Power Steering & 4 Wheel Disc-Brakes

Clock works Special Tu-Tune Paint & Graphics Special 15x8 Deep Dish Turbo Styled Wheels Excellent Running and Driving Survivor turn key ready

There is just to much to say about the 10th Anniversary Trans AM. There simply isn't enough space to list everything. You will not be disappointed with this car. These cars, especially in the 400-4 speed configuration, are one of your best investment Pontiac's and a true collector car. This is the real deal 1979 10th Anniversary 4 speed car. Serious buyers only please. Don't miss out these cars are steadily running well north of $100,000 this is a good deal for a car that's 42yrs young!!

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