1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

Up for sale is a beautiful all original 10th Anniversary Trans Am. She only has 59. 00 original miles and original body panels. straight. solid and true.   Completely original and unmolested. Starts and drives fine. I also have a lot of interior parts (about $2k worth) ready to install. These include (mostly from Year One): a new trunk divider. a new package tray. new t-top inside trim moldings. new speaker enclosures. 2 new ashtrays. a new vanity mirror all from Year One. Also included is a new interior sound deadener. new carpet. new floor mats. interior plastic prep and paint (correct 10th anniversary color from Year One). replacement headlight bezels. new center console box kit. new seat cushion foam. and several parts from swap meets (rear tail light assembly. side mirrors. other stuff). The original wheels are in excellent condition with no curb rash.   The tires are in great condition.   There are no sags in the suspension and she corners very hard.   She has the original t-top covers. and compact spare tire with inflator.   The power antenna doesn't work. and the remote trunk actuator needs a new solenoid.     Garage kept. under cover. Clean title.

Here's some history that I swiped from another ad:

By 1969 the Pontiac Firebird was a mere two years old and had debuted to moderate success. Looking to expand its clientele. Pontiac decided to up the ante a bit by offering an F-Body with an optional Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package. Ten years later the Trans Am had a large fan base. To commemorate that ten year anniversary. Pontiac decided to offer its first Special Anniversary Trans Am. And when it was all said and done. they had assembled 7. 00 of what fans call 'the silver car'.

Today this silver Screamin' Chicken sits a true survivor with only 59. 00 actual miles registering on its odometer.

Before we get too much further. let's take a look at the original build sheet to show just how highly optioned these special cars really were:

AU3: Electric Door Locks
A01 : All Tinted Glass
A31: Power Windows
A51: Bucket Seats
A90: Power Deck Lid
BS1: Insulation Package
B18: IP Assist Handling
B37: Front & Rear Floor Mats
B89: Black Reveal Molding
B97: Wheel Spoilers
CC1: Hatch Roof
CD4: Pulse Windshield Wipers
C49: Electric Rear Defogger
C60: Air Conditioning
C95: Dome/Reading Lamp
D34: Visor Mirror
D35: Sport Mirrors
D53: Hood Decal
D55 Floor Console
D80: Rear Spoiler
D92: Tape Deck Stripe
F41: Rear Stability Bar
GU5: 3. 23 Axle Ratio
G80: Posi-traction Axle
JL1: Pedal Trim
J65: 4-wheel disc brakes
K15: Fuel Return
K81: 63-amp Generator
NA5: Standard Emissions
NK3: Formula Steering Wheel
N33: Tilt Steering Wheel
N65: Space Saver Spare Tire
N90: Cast Aluminum Wheels
QGR: P225/70R15LTR
TR9: Lamp Group
TT5: Quartz Lamps
T93: Black Tail Lamps
UA1: Heavy Duty Battery
UN9: Radio Suppression
UP8: Standard Radio Provisions
U05: Dual Horns
U17 Instrumentation
U25: Luggage Compartment Lamp
U29: Courtesy Light
U35: Electric Clock
U75: Power Antenna
U80: Dual Rear Speakers
WS4: Trans Am
WS6: Special Performance Package
WV7: Charcoal Graphics
W72: Performance Package
YR1: Custom Front Seats
YS1 Custom Rear Seats
YT1: Custom Door Panels
15L: Gray and Sliver Anniversary paint

You would never guess that this Firebird is nearly 40 years old. The body looks absolutely stunning and is covered in the original two-tone paint. The Silver lower paint is separated from the Charcoal upper paint by a small red accent line. At the front of the body is a special massive screaming chicken decal that rests on the hood. The black. white and red decal flows seamlessly with the standard silver and charcoal paint. Above the decal is the shaker hood that has the lettering 6. 6 Litre on either side. Behind the front tires you will also find Trans Am decals with special 10th anniversary badging. On the roof you will find the standard T-tops. At the back of the car is a slick rear spoiler and more Trans Am badging.

Pop the hood on this Firebird and you'll be greeted by an original 6. 6L 403ci V8. With just over 200 horsepower. this was and is still a wickedly fun car to drive. Due to emission standards. 1979 was the final year that Pontiac offered all of its larger displacement engines. Starting in 1980. the largest engine was the 305ci V8. Spent gases travel down the original headers to and out the original dual exhaust. Power 4-wheel disc brakes are responsible for slowing the Firebird. while the entire car rides on special 15x8 cast aluminum wheels that have been wrapped in BF Goodrich Radial T/A's.

Open the door to this Trans Am and you'll find a very well preserved silver leather interior that features firm bucket seats. The Firebird logos are stitched into both door panels and in the rear bucket seats. An aluminum dash panel houses all the instrument gauges and the electronically tuned digital display AM/FM Stereo with an 8 track player. This is where you'll also see the odometer that reads 59. 00 miles. Power windows. power door locks. Soft Ray glass. custom seat belts. and an electric rear defroster are also present in the interior.

Ultimately Pontiac's decision to create a special ten year anniversary Firebird Trans Am was a true success. Pontiac sold over 116. 00 Firebird Trans Ams in 1979. which still stands today as the record. This special anniversary edition is an amazing time capsule that can still be enjoyed day in and day out. Don't miss your opportunity to bring home a very rare production car that pays tribute to the first generation Firebird Trans Am.

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