1979 Pontiac Trans Am W72 4 Speed

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  • Location: Spokane, Washington, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Pontiac
  • Model: Firebird
  • SubModel: Trans Am
  • Type: Coupe
  • Year: 1979
  • Mileage: 40,585
  • Color: Gold
  • Engine size: Pontiac 400
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Gold
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Description

1979 Pontiac Trans AM W72 4 Speed
You are viewing a very nice original survivor unrestored west coast car. 4th owner with the car being well cared for and garaged all its life. Always maintained and treated with care. 40,585 original miles. Highly optioned. Runs and drives excellent. Only 2,917 Pontiac 400 engine 4 speed cars were produced. All other 79’s were Oldsmobile engine automatics. The 4 speed cars were all Pontiac engines and have become very collectable noting the small production number. Nice low mile, original survivor cars like this one are few and far between and are appreciating in value. Original build sheet.

Please read on for more particulars of the car:
Body/Paint:
Body is in very good condition with no dents. No rust. The paint is original with some touch up in a few areas and very presentable and no crazing. Eagle is in very good condition with just a small amount of crazing in the wing area. Weather stripping is original and in amazing condition including the T top.

Interior: Mostly original with headliner, door pulls, rear interior side panels and seat backs replaced. Original AM/FM radio and 8 track in working order comes with the car, but not installed. New stereo installed with new speakers with USB port. Original speakers come with the car. Everything else is original. The car will come with original shift knob. The interior is in excellent condition and shows very nice. Very little wear. AC blows cold and works well. Seat extenders installed and can be removed if wanted. Dash and carpet are original and are in really nice condition. All original parts that were replaced come with the car. Original steering that has been leather wrapped with original steering wheel in excellent condition comes with the car.

Running Gear: Original running gear Pontiac 400, 4 speed trans and stock rear end all in excellent working order. Heater core has been replaced.

Suspension: Stock with WS6 factory option. Tight and firm and rides excellent. New KYB just installed. Rides and handles excellent.

Glass: Original to the car in really nice condition. T Tops are in excellent condition with covers.

Exhaust: New exhaust from the manifold including factory replacement mufflers and X pipe. Tail pipes are original to the car.

Brakes: Original 4 wheel disc brake in very good working order.

Wheels/Tires: The tires are new and have less than 2K miles. Wheels are original in very good condition. Tires are 245/60/15 front and 255/60/15 rear. Original space savor that has never been on the ground with canister never used and factory jack stand. A new set of Year One 17X9 gold flake wheels that look like the originals come with the car with new Firestone Firehawk wide ovals 255/45-17 all the way around.

Items addressed in the last 12 months with 2K miles:

New tires, headliner, console lid replaced, door arm rest replaced, new replacement rear interior and seat panels, new exhaust including mufflers, hood insulation, oil pan gasket replaced, Resto sound AM/FM stereo and speakers with USB port and new shocks.

Summary: This car is a time capsule that looks like a 5 year old car due to being well cared for. Great car to use and enjoy and needs nothing or keep for future appreciation in value. I have over 180 pictures of the car so please contact me and provide your email address if you would like additional pictures. Reasonable price. Great value and a quality car for the money.

Disclaimer: The car is for sale locally. The owner has the right to cancel the auction at any time for any reason. No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied with the car being sold in "AS IS" condition.


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Gary 509 993 6918