1979 Pontiac Firebird

1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Why This Car Is Special In 1979 Pontiac debuted the 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Trans Am. Along with its special paint treatment, graphics, wheels, and more, this 79 Trans Am would be among the last offered with the 6.6 403 cubic inch engine. As a collectible car from the 1970s, the anniversary Trans Am stands out in terms of desirability and value. We have a striking looking 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition here at Skyway Classics that is a combination of beautiful styling, superb handling, and strong Pontiac V-8 performance that makes It highly coveted by collectors and performance traditionalists alike. Features 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Special paint treatment, graphics, wheels 6.6 403 cubic inch engine verified by the 5th digit in the VIN number K = 403 Cubic Inch 4-bbl Four-barrel carburetor Blue painted engine and heads Blue valve covers Power steering Power disc brakes Air conditioning Shaker hood scoop TH350 three-speed automatic transmission Silver leather interior Handsome center console housing the 3-speed automatic transmission Grey simulated leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel Engine-turned instrument panel inlay special red lighting instruments inspired by aircraft Rally Gauge cluster which included both a clock and tachometer Power windows Matching side door panels and rear seats Grey carpet Silver-and-charcoal scheme Super Bird on the hood wing tips extended to tops front fenders 10th Anniversary badging and decals, gray/red pin stripping Shaker hood T-Tops Ground effects and wheel opening spoilers on the sides Air extractors on the front fenders Rear spoiler BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires raised white letter tires Iconic Turbine Pontiac factory mag wheels Mechanical Under the hood is the 403 cubic-inch V8 engine verified by the 5th digit in the VIN number K = 403 Cubic Inch 4-bbl V8 that we are told it came with that fires up readily and inhales deeply with the four-barrel carburetor, exhaust, blue painted engine and heads, blue valve covers, power steering and power disc brakes, air conditioning, correct shaker hood scoop, and everything else on the engine looks as it did when it was built and sits in a very clean and detailed engine compartment with the TH350 three-speed automatic transmission that makes this Trans Am easy to shift. The chassis rides and handles firmly with that TA package and sway bars as it rides on BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires raised white letter tires on the iconic Turbine Pontiac factory mag wheels. Interior Take a seat inside our TA and youre greeted by a silver leather interior and a handsome center console housing the 3-speed automatic transmission. It has the twin front bucket seats, grey simulated leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel, engine-turned instrument panel inlay with special red lighting for the instruments inspired by aircraft, the Rally Gauge cluster which included both a clock and tachometer, power windows, and air conditioning, matching side door panels and rear seats, grey carpet, and even a grab strap on the dash. Exterior The big difference on our 79 10th Anniversary Trans Am is the never-before-seen silver-and-charcoal scheme with a super bird on the hood with its wing tips extended onto the tops of the front fenders. A new cast-aluminum turbo 15 x 8 inch wheel design was in the package as it also included 10th Anniversary badging and decals, gray/red pin stripping and decals, the shaker hood, T-Tops, ground effects and wheel opening spoilers on the sides, air extractors on the front fenders, and a rear spoiler. The tail panel appeared to be one continuous blacked-out unit with the taillamp lenses flanking the centrally positioned fuel-filler door, cloaked in matching trim. Conclusion The 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition we have at Skyway Classics has the looks, performance, and the optional packages that make the Trans Am into what many already considered an excellent performer to exceptional, propelling it toward supercar status. Come see our 1979 Trans Am that could compete with virtually any new vehicle on American roadways then, and is an icon now. So give us a call at 941-254-6608. Disclaimer Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.