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1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

Sold for $40,000 on 11/4/21comments-icon41Comments
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is powered by a 6.6-liter V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in white over black vinyl. The car was acquired by the seller in May 2019 and is said to have undergone a refurbishment under prior ownership that was completed in the late 1990s. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a Comp Cams camshaft, power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, 15″ wheels, a shaker hood, glass T-tops, and air conditioning. Service in May 2021 is said to have included replacing the heater core and the antenna mast, recharging the air conditioning, and changing the oil. This Trans Am is offered with a car cover, a set of T-top storage bags, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

The body left the factory finished in Cameo White and is said to have been repainted during the refurbishment. Exterior features include a shaker hood with a Trans Am hood decal, removable T-top roof panels, front fender vents, front and rear spoilers, a taillight louver, and quad chrome exhaust tips. The seller states the power-antenna mast was replaced under current ownership.

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

Snowflake-style 15″ alloy wheels are wrapped in 225/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. Braking is provided by four-wheel power discs, and stabilizer bars are fitted front and rear.

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

The cabin is trimmed in black vinyl with a matching dash pad, door panels, and carpeting. Amenities include air conditioning, a rear-window defroster, embroidered carpet mats, and a Delco AM/FM radio. Service in May 2021 reportedly included recharging the air conditioning and replacing the heater core.

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

The leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel fronts an engine-turned instrument panel housing a 100-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5k-rpm redline and an inset clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 22k miles and is said to have rolled over once. Approximately 500 miles were added by the seller, and total mileage is unknown.

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

The 400ci V8 is said to have been rebuilt during the refurbishment and features a Comp Cams hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft and a single Rochester four-barrel carburetor. An oil change was reportedly performed in May 2021.

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, both of which are said to have been rebuilt during the refurbishment. The seller notes corrosion on the underbody, and additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below.

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals the following production information:

  • 79 – 1979 model year
  • 02A – Built during the first week of February
  • 2FS87 – Pontiac Firebird two-door coupe
  • N – Norwood, Ohio assembly plant
  • 19N – Deluxe black vinyl
  • 11L – Cameo White lower body paint
  • 11U – Cameo White upper body paint
  • A51 – Bucket seats
  • CC1 – T-top roof
  • WS4 – Trans Am package

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $40,000 by VitaminC
Auction Ended November 4, 2021 at 12:12PM PT
Bids 46
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Dkobe
Location: Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 2W87Z9N144019
  • 22k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 400ci V8
  • 4-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Limited-Slip Differential
  • White Paint
  • Black Vinyl Upholstery
  • Comp Cams Hydraulic Camshaft
  • 4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes
  • 15" Snowflake-style Wheels
  • Air Conditioning
  • Power Steering
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #58875