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A true survivor of a car with only 78k believed-to-be original miles, this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am 10th Anniversary is in near-perfect mechanical condition. An Illinois car since new in 1979, this Trans-Am is a rare bird, one of only a couple thousand 10th-Anniversary Trans-Ams ever built. Along with its special 10th Anniversary paint treatment, graphics, and wheels, this '79 Trans-Am is also a fantastic example, well-optioned with ice-cold factory A/C, a working AM/FM/8-Track player stereo, T-Tops and more. Powered by a believed-to-be original Oldsmobile 403 C.I. (6.6 Liter) V8 that breathes through a "Shaker" hood intake and a 4-barrel carburetor, this '79 Trans-Am sure is quick. Behind the 403 sits a reliable TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, allowing for seamless shifting and a smooth ride. The exterior is simply stunning, featuring a tri-color combination of silver, black, and red laid out over laser-straight bodylines. The floors, frame, trunk and jambs on this '79 Pontiac are all rock-solid and present wonderfully. Opening the large twin doors and stepping into the interior feels just like stepping back into 1979, as the comfortable, original cloth & leather bucket seats are perfect for long-distance cruising and listening to tunes on the working factory-installed radio. This '79 Trans-Am is absolutely loaded with options, and all of them work besides the clock. They include power steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes, factory gauges & tachometer, a working original AM/FM/8-Track stereo system, power windows, power locks, ice-cold factory A/C, a remote driver's mirror, "dual-sport" mirrors, factory T-Tops, a Shaker functional hood intake, working cruise control, a working rear defroster, and a sweet-sounding dual exhaust system. In addition, the car rides over stock 15" Pontiac "Salad-Shooter" wheels over Wide-track RWL tires for an eye-catching period correct look. This '79 Trans-Am runs and drives like a brand new car, a fantastic example of original Pontiac performance. It won't last long in our showroom, and we'd love to see you drive it away.
VIN and Cowl Tag decode as follows:
VIN- 2X87K9L164285
2: Pontiac Motor Division
X: Trans-Am 10th-Anniversary Edition
87: 2-door "Sport Coupe"
K: 403 C.I. (6.6 Liter) Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel carburetor
9: 1979 model year
L: Los Angeles, California GM Assembly Plant, U.S.A.
164285: Serial number; 64,285th 1979 GM vehicle built at Los Angeles Assembly
COWL TAG-
79: 1979 model year
03B: Production date in the 2nd week of March, 1979
2FS87: Pontiac Firebird 2-door "Sport Coupe"
L: Built in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
196602: Fisher Body unit number, no relation to VIN
152: "Silver Leather" interior trim
15L: "Platinum Poly Metallic" lower exterior paint
16U: "Dark Charcoal" upper exterior paint
W: Water-based paint
A51: Bucket seats
CC1: Fisher Body T-Tops
X: 10th Anniversary Trans-Am
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1979 Pontiac
Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition
Description
A true survivor of a car with only 78k believed-to-be original miles, this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am 10th Anniversary is in near-perfect mechanical condition. An Illinois car since new in 1979, this Trans-Am is a rare bird, one of only a couple thousand 10th-Anniversary Trans-Ams ever built. Along with its special 10th Anniversary paint treatment, graphics, and wheels, this '79 Trans-Am is also a fantastic example, well-optioned with ice-cold factory A/C, a working AM/FM/8-Track player stereo, T-Tops and more. Powered by a believed-to-be original Oldsmobile 403 C.I. (6.6 Liter) V8 that breathes through a "Shaker" hood intake and a 4-barrel carburetor, this '79 Trans-Am sure is quick. Behind the 403 sits a reliable TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, allowing for seamless shifting and a smooth ride. The exterior is simply stunning, featuring a tri-color combination of silver, black, and red laid out over laser-straight bodylines. The floors, frame, trunk and jambs on this '79 Pontiac are all rock-solid and present wonderfully. Opening the large twin doors and stepping into the interior feels just like stepping back into 1979, as the comfortable, original cloth & leather bucket seats are perfect for long-distance cruising and listening to tunes on the working factory-installed radio. This '79 Trans-Am is absolutely loaded with options, and all of them work besides the clock. They include power steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes, factory gauges & tachometer, a working original AM/FM/8-Track stereo system, power windows, power locks, ice-cold factory A/C, a remote driver's mirror, "dual-sport" mirrors, factory T-Tops, a Shaker functional hood intake, working cruise control, a working rear defroster, and a sweet-sounding dual exhaust system. In addition, the car rides over stock 15" Pontiac "Salad-Shooter" wheels over Wide-track RWL tires for an eye-catching period correct look. This '79 Trans-Am runs and drives like a brand new car, a fantastic example of original Pontiac performance. It won't last long in our showroom, and we'd love to see you drive it away.
VIN and Cowl Tag decode as follows:
VIN- 2X87K9L164285
2: Pontiac Motor Division
X: Trans-Am 10th-Anniversary Edition
87: 2-door "Sport Coupe"
K: 403 C.I. (6.6 Liter) Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel carburetor
9: 1979 model year
L: Los Angeles, California GM Assembly Plant, U.S.A.
164285: Serial number; 64,285th 1979 GM vehicle built at Los Angeles Assembly
COWL TAG-
79: 1979 model year
03B: Production date in the 2nd week of March, 1979
2FS87: Pontiac Firebird 2-door "Sport Coupe"
L: Built in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
196602: Fisher Body unit number, no relation to VIN
152: "Silver Leather" interior trim
15L: "Platinum Poly Metallic" lower exterior paint
16U: "Dark Charcoal" upper exterior paint
W: Water-based paint
A51: Bucket seats
CC1: Fisher Body T-Tops
X: 10th Anniversary Trans-Am
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Specs
- Year
- 1979
- Make
- Pontiac
- Model
- Trans Am
- Sub Model
- 10th Anniversary Edition
- Miles
- 78,554
- Vin
- 2X87K9L164285
- Stock
- 23117
Basic
- Engine Size
- 403 V8
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Transmission Type
- 3 Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Engine
- Body Color
- Platinum Silver Metallic
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- Basecoat/Clearcoat
Body
- Interior Color
- Silver
- Secondary Interior Color
- Maroon
- Seating Type
- Bucket
- Seat Material
- Leather & Cloth
- Shifter Type
- Floor
Interior
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