The fourth generation (1993-2002) Pontiac Firebird TransAm was an LS1 powered machine that combined one part GM F-Body chassis with two parts Pontiac "Banshee" styling and 0.5 parts Canadian assembly. Production ended in 2002, but not before they made a "NHRA" edition that included a 1SH code on the build sheet, a power steering cooler, 3.88 gears, and some badges. Find this 2002 Pontiac Firebird TransAm NHRA Edition offered for $5900 in San Antonio, TX via craigslist. Tip from Jeff.
This next car comes as a tip from Art C who writes: Some seriously cheap fun here. 275 hp, 6 speed, posi... strip it and turn it into an auto x toy?? Art is onto something here because this thing should be fun and the missing title shouldn't scare away the guy who wants to race this thing in the 24 Hrs of LeMons. Find this 1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible offered for $1700 in Derry, NH via craigslist.
This next car came in as a tip from Jimmy who writes: Whoa, this guy did most of your work for you. Is this a contributor? I'm not sure...we've got a motley crew of writers around here, but I think this car is way too nice for a DT writer? Find this 1991 Pontiac Trans Am offered for $6,500 in Minneapolis, MN via craigslist. Tip from Jimmy.
Marketing is the art of making something appear to be what it is not. Let's take Sport Beans, for example. They are not sporty, or even beans -- in fact they are jelly beans from the makers of Jelly Bellys, and they are no more appropriate for an athlete to consume than a diabetic...but that doesn't stop them from selling versions that contain caffeine & vitamins -- all shipped in a pouch that says "Gluten Free" and "Made in USA." What this next car needs is some marketing...because a little lipstick would go a long way on this pig. Find this 1980 Pontiac Firebird TransAm LS Swap offered for $5,900 in Irving, TX via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
I can't be sure if I've been given the gift of telling the future...but if there was ever a late model Pontiac that might transcend the plastic body cladding and become a collectible classic...this is it. Find this 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 offered here on eBay for $14,995 or best offer, located in Austin, TX.
An oft repeated story is that the tractor manufacturer Lamborghini started building fast exotics because Enzo Ferrari would not build a special car for Mr. Ferruccio Lamborghini. People do the strangest things when motivated to succeed. Perhaps the builder of this next thing wanted a Lamborghini, but didn't want to pay the crazy premium for a modern exotic or perhaps he wanted to besmirch the good name of Lamborghini...either way, this thing makes a statement. Find this 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago Replica Project offered for $12,000 near Atlanta, GA via craigslist. Tip from Richard.
Find this 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Sky Bird here on eBay bidding for $2,225 reserve-not-met with 2 days to go, located in Dearborn Heights, MI.
Find this 1980 Pontiac Trans Am here on eBay bidding for $15,100 reserve-not-met with 2 days to go, located in Syosset, NY.
If you saw this Screaming Chicken Trans Am for $13,000 just three years ago, you would likely assume it was a typo. You would think, "Surely the seller added an extra zero by accident." Today, the ask might not be too far off. Find this 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo sale in Lincoln, NE for $13,000 via craigslist.
The Pontiac Firebird was the result of GM brand sharing, a situation that arose after Pontiac had designed their own Corvette killer. It was called the Banshee and was a fiberglass beauty engineered under the direction of John Z. DeLorean -- but GM top brass would hear nothing about a car faster than the Corvette and killed the project, of course. As a consolation prize they gave Pontiac a Camaro-based pony car of their own. From the ashes of the Banshee, the Firebird arose and it has always been a bit more special than Chevy. Today's shooting brake version brings the crazy to another level. Find this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Shooting Brake here on eBay
bidding for $4150 with a few hours to go. Tip from Sean.
The Pontiac Trans Am with the 301 PonchoTurbo V8 under the hood has the remarkable distinction of being the last vehicle sold with Pontiac's V8 that was born in 1955. The Poncho V8 alone makes this next vehicle worthy of feature, but the incredible thunderchicken on the hood seals the deal -- it's like somebody offering you a cup cake and you discover it's filled with bacon flavored custard. Mmmm, mmmm. Find this 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo offered for $13,900 near Reno, NV via craigslist. Tip from Andrew M.
If you own a car with the words "Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500" on the doors you are going to have a few conversations that go like this. Random dude: Wow, so that car was used as the pace car at Indy...which year? You: Well...it is actually a commemorative version of the pace car. Random dude: So the folks at Indy paid to have that on the side as advertisement..? You: No...actually the buyer had to pay more for this option... Random dude: Oh. If this kind of exchange gets you excited, you can pick up your own 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition
for $19,495 Buy It Now on ebay in West Jordan, UT with 2 days to go. 