Photo: eBay seller VailsClassicCars&Parts
1979 was the best year for the Trans Am, as this nameplate recorded its best-ever sales exactly 10 years after its launch.
Pontiac shipped over 117,000 Trans Am examples, with all the other models in the lineup far behind in terms of yearly sales. The runner-up was the base Firebird, whose sales only included 38,642 cars, followed by the Esprit with 30,853 units.
Most Trans Ams left the factory with automatic transmissions, as only 11,659 customers ordered a manual gearbox. The coupe was the most popular choice, followed by the T-Top and the anniversary configuration.
The Trans Am in these photos was also born in 1979, and eBay seller VailsClassicCars&Parts explains that it was purchased by the same man that owns it today.
The car spent its entire life with the same owner, but you can tell it's been neglected for years. It still wears barn dust, and if you wonder how this is possible, there's a good explanation. The Trans Am spent the last 17 years in storage, and the engine under the hood no longer starts and runs.
Unfortunately, we don't get more information about the engine, so it's difficult to tell if it can still be saved. However, the car rolls and steers freely, so you should be able to get it on a trailer easily. A good mechanic can decrypt more engine information with a quick inspection under the hood, so if you want this car, you must arrange an in-person inspection before making an offer.
You don't have to be a professional restoration guy to tell that this Trans Am requires major work. Leaving aside the obvious rust problems, the owner explains that the owner wanted to move this Pontiac to long-term storage, but they hit the car when he parked the car in the garage. The muffler hit the end of the cement, causing a bend close to the rear axle, so you'll want to have this inspected, too.
The paint also exhibits some bubbles, so the Trans Am will require major work in all key areas, including inside, outside, and under the hood. It's a massive project, but considering it's a one-owner specimen that has never been altered, it might be worth a look if your objective is building a collectible.
The Internet will decide its price, as the car landed online for auction. The current offer is $1,000, but the owner also configured a reserve, so the Trans Am will remain where it is until someone manages to trigger it. The car is parked in Greenfield, Indiana, but we'll hear if it has a new home in approximately six days when the auction ends. You'll need a trailer to take this Trans Am to your garage.
Most Trans Ams left the factory with automatic transmissions, as only 11,659 customers ordered a manual gearbox. The coupe was the most popular choice, followed by the T-Top and the anniversary configuration.
The Trans Am in these photos was also born in 1979, and eBay seller VailsClassicCars&Parts explains that it was purchased by the same man that owns it today.
The car spent its entire life with the same owner, but you can tell it's been neglected for years. It still wears barn dust, and if you wonder how this is possible, there's a good explanation. The Trans Am spent the last 17 years in storage, and the engine under the hood no longer starts and runs.
Unfortunately, we don't get more information about the engine, so it's difficult to tell if it can still be saved. However, the car rolls and steers freely, so you should be able to get it on a trailer easily. A good mechanic can decrypt more engine information with a quick inspection under the hood, so if you want this car, you must arrange an in-person inspection before making an offer.
You don't have to be a professional restoration guy to tell that this Trans Am requires major work. Leaving aside the obvious rust problems, the owner explains that the owner wanted to move this Pontiac to long-term storage, but they hit the car when he parked the car in the garage. The muffler hit the end of the cement, causing a bend close to the rear axle, so you'll want to have this inspected, too.
The paint also exhibits some bubbles, so the Trans Am will require major work in all key areas, including inside, outside, and under the hood. It's a massive project, but considering it's a one-owner specimen that has never been altered, it might be worth a look if your objective is building a collectible.
The Internet will decide its price, as the car landed online for auction. The current offer is $1,000, but the owner also configured a reserve, so the Trans Am will remain where it is until someone manages to trigger it. The car is parked in Greenfield, Indiana, but we'll hear if it has a new home in approximately six days when the auction ends. You'll need a trailer to take this Trans Am to your garage.
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