Original owner stephen martin asked the buyer of his 1976 trans am to. Find great deals on ebay for 1979 trans am and 1980 trans am. Originally released in 1976 as part of pontiacs 50th anniversary celebration, the special edition featured a couple of firsts for trans am. This was ordered on 55 coupes and all 8 convertibles trans ams came polar white with. This has been the most reliable car ive ever owned. So great was its success it soon usurped the beloved gto which first was introduced during the 1964 model year the gto started the muscle car movement. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and. Unfollow 1979 trans am to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In addition we carry 4 wheel disc inlays and also custom ones such as bandit 4 wheels disc, and also special edition. It was an anomaly in that it hailed from an era when performance cars were generally. Mar 20, 20 when pontiac debuted the 1969 trans am, its only intention at the time was to offer a limited edition highend version of its firebird model. After that i decided to get an older car that wasnt tied down by all those electronics, and by chance found a 1976 firebird esprit on ebay.
Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. Jim barry and his wife belle live a comfortable suburban life in new jersey. The 400 was standard in the trans am and the 455 was optional for both 1975 and 1976 models. When we say a stock steering system at unisteer, we mean more than that. Special edition trans am made iconic with the 1977 release of smokey and the bandit i always have quite a few people ask me if their car is a special edition or not. Pontiac firebird trans am collector car market value and pricing. Backdating the drivers championship to the inaugural season, 30 different drivers took titles, with multiple championships. You 1979 1980 1981 trans am or firebird had a specific option which was color coded door handle inlay decals. Firebird red book motorbooks international red book series glory days when horsepower and passion ruled detroit. Pontiac trans am classic cars for sale in phoenix used. Although pontiac designers bill porter and norm inouye created the iconic firebird decal in 1970, pontiac didnt start slapping it on the hood until 1973 at the urging of designer john schinella. The series has in fact gone by a variety of different names through the years too many to list, some linked to sponsors, some not. The pontiac firebird was an american automobile built by pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model.
Classic industries offers a wide selection of body components for your pontiac firebird. Gateway classic cars of scottsdale is proud to present the ultimate year with a rare 2000 mecham po. Also recommended thorne smiths night life of the gods. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. In the 1966 rule book there was no dedicated transam section. So you know its something special when you can find one that looks this good, and still has its original 400ci motor and its. The championship was an international series established by the american motorcyclist association as a pilot event to help establish motocross in the united states. Michael lamm for his book the fabulous firebird published in 1979. The special edition was back in 1979 for its 3rd run, 4th if you count the 1976 limited edition trans am. The trans am series presented by pirelli home facebook. Cmc has another rare special edition trans am in our showroom. How the pontiac trans ams screaming chicken got its wings.
Pontiac trans am anniversary editions firebird nest 1967. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Collector car value report 1976 pontiac firebird transam 400185hp 8cyl4v at. New listing1976 pontiac transam y82 special edition. We service and repair the 1979, 1980 and 1981 gm 2700 etr and similar model delco radios exculsively. The shot above is the widest angle showing the most of the car out of the nine pictures the seller posted when they listed the car for sale. The 1976 pontiac trans am is one of those perfect year cars. Receive new listings by email 1975 pontiac trans am. Why cant some sellers back far enough away from the car when they take pictures. I cant get past the body issues though, and theres no telling whats hiding under that paint. For those of you that dont remember, or werent born yet, in the 70s there was a 12 race series, after the us national mx series, and after the world championship grand prix series that combined the top american riders. With that said, to be a definitive guide, it needs twice the number of pages.
Collector car value report 1976 pontiac firebird trans am 400185hp. Gto red book pontiac gto 19641974 motorbooks international. I had glanced at the book in at a couple of book stores and noticed some nice articles and pictures pf anniversary trans ams. Topper is a wellrespected man whose life is in a dreary rut. What started out as a low production special edition performance firebird in 1969 soon grew into a phenomenon in the 1970s. Up for auction is a 1979 firebird trans am and a 1976 firebird trans am, both are in need of restoration, i was going to make one good car out of the two, but plans have changed, the black one has the olds 403 and the red one has the pontiac 400, both ran when parked years ago, i have the full set of snowflake wheels some centerlines and some enkei. The transam series is an automobile racing series that was created in 1966 by sports car club of america scca president john bishop. Pontiac trans am classic cars for sale in phoenix used cars. For those of you that dont remember, or werent born yet, in the 70s there was a 12 race series, after the us national mx series, and after the world championship grand prix series that combined the top american riders with the top european riders. Tips for your trans am and how to articles search trans am on ebay. Carid offers an entire line of highquality 1976 pontiac firebird performance parts that can upgrade your car to deliver the power, handling and braking you want. If you love the look of a classic ta, but want all the best upgrades, its time to pay attention.
It does not interfere with the interior comfort and packages close to the headliner and back window glass. Popular mechanics article about joe oldhams 1976 trans am. When pontiac debuted the 1969 trans am, its only intention at the time was to offer a limited edition highend version of its firebird model. Pontiac offered the 455 through the 1976 model year, but the engine could.
The pontiac firebird trans am s engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 7. Were talking about the super duty trans am, that gorgeous 1976 firebird limited edition or one of the other models released during pontiacs heyday in muscle cars. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The trans am series was created in 1966 by sports car club of america scca president john bishop. Best books of 1976 the best books published in 1976. Aug 29, 2016 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the trans am sedan championship, or trans am, which held its first event in march 1966. Mar, 2011 these are select pages from the 1966 scca rule book, pertaining to trans am and also what they considered sedans which would include darts, mustangs and the like. The trans am series presented by pirelli april 15 at 11. Shop for the perfect 1976 trans am gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Despite pontiac producing over 47,000 trans ams in 1976, this 50 th anniversary edition really was unusual at the time. The trans am series is an automobile racing series that was created in 1966 by sports car club of america scca president john bishop.
The series has in fact gone by a variety of different names through the years too many to list, some linked. Auction results and sales data for 1979 pontiac firebird. Starlight black paint and hurst hatches, which were early ttops added postassembly at hurstcampbell industries. In the 1966 rule book there was no dedicated trans am section. This fully restored 1976 pontiac trans am is powered by a 455. These are select pages from the 1966 scca rule book, pertaining to transam and also what they considered sedans which would include darts, mustangs and the like. Find pontiac trans am classic cars for sale in phoenix on oodle classifieds. Pontiac trans am anniversary editions firebird nest. In 1976, pontiacs firebird brochure referred to the screaming chicken. This carousel red 1976 pontiac trans am with a pontiac 400 v8 with numbers matching engine a. Kitt the black ttop from knight ridder car posters tin signs. Commonly referred to as the gold editon, some of the features include gold trim on the honeycomb wheels, gold grille lingers and headlamp bezels, gold dash, steering center cap, plus other features not listed.
The second generation 1970 1981 pontiac trans am was a car that dazzled all who came into contact with it. The following is a list of trans ama champions, from 1970 to 1978. A new book from david bull publishing brings back all the speed, excitement and intrigue of this classic road racing series during its greatest years in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It never intended or expected this model to explode in popularity a few short years after its introduction. Oct 02, 2011 the pontiac trans am needs no introduction. Pontiac trans am performance times old car memories. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get the best deals on pontiac trans am cars when you shop the largest online. So you know its something special when you can find one that looks this good, and still has its original 400ci motor and its fourspeed.
Record sales of the trans am and firebird proved to gm that the decision to pull the plug need not be exercised. The firebird facts and trans am truths wilsons auto. Throughout the years, some of the greatest names in motorsports have participated in the trans am series. Find out how much a 1979 pontiac firebird is worth and pontiac firebird used car prices. We offer a wide variety of colors from tock to custom. In this application it produces 200 bhp 203 ps149 kw of power at 3500 rpm, and maximum torque of 448 nm 330 lb. The series was based on a 500cc engine displacement formula, although the first year of the event featured both 250 and 500cc events. Mar 19, 2010 if i remember correctly, in 1976, saddleback was the final race of the transama series.
Pontiac firebird parts body components trunk components. A very well integrated design met with the still beating heart of an american muscle legend. Originally known as the trans american sedan championship, the name was changed to the trans american championship for 1967 and henceforth. It was offered as the trans am performance and appearance package.
Commonly referred to as the gold editon, some of the features include gold trim on the honeycomb wheels, gold grille lingers and headlamp bezels, gold dash, steering center cap, plus other features not. The transam series was created in 1966 by sports car club of america scca president john bishop. So, i figured i would devote a page to help you find out if your car is a special edition or just looks like one. If i remember correctly, in 1976, saddleback was the final race of the transama series. Already ford and chevrolet were scratching their respective heads, wondering what had the bean counters done. This 1978 pontiac firebird trans am has all the best stuff you want. It was the first time that the firebird was released with ttops is the most infamous firebird in history. Originally known as the transamerican sedan championship, the name was changed to the transamerican championship for 1967 and henceforth. A new book from david bull publishing brings back all the speed, excitement and intrigue of this classic road racing series during its greatest years in. This book tells the entire story of these immensely popular cars, whether you are into the second generation of fbody regular models, formula 400 performance. The ghost of marion kerby teaches him of lifes possibilities. Pontiac 197681 firebird trans am flat wall emblem metal art sign.
Pontiac officially called it the trans am hood decal and introduced it as option. A specific section for ta cars as viewed separately from other sedans began with the 68 rule book. This vehicle has a 2 door coupe type body with a front located engine powering the rear wheels. Original owner of 1976 pontiac trans am buys it back after 32 years.
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