Pontiac’s ticket into the pony car class, the Firebird debuted in 1967, with a long production run across four generations that sadly ended in 2002. Each generation of Firebird had something special, and the third generation’s claim to fame is screen prominence as KITT on the series Knight Rider. The third generation thus enjoys a strong following, and had a ten-year production run between 1982 and 1992. This 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA is a veritable time capsule to that era, and quite a rare bird as this enthusiast-owner car has done just 17,100 original miles as reported by the seller.
It’s not hard to see why the writers of Knight Rider chose the third-generation Firebird Trans Am as the base for KITT and his evil nemesis KARR. The design was positively futuristic, clean, and crisp in the Eighties, and has aged well over the decades. This 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA doesn’t have the signature black paintwork that KITT would have, showing itself off in a burgundy shade with gold and silver 16-inch wheels. It’s got Trans AM GTA badging, and a prominent rear deck lid spoiler that extends to the base of the rear windshield. All lighting looks clear and functional too. The interior sports a tan color theme with seating for four occupants. The driver seat enjoys partial power adjustment, and the driver faces a set of clear analog gauges. The steering wheel is a four-spoke affair with an early version of multifunction, courtesy of twelve buttons to operate the radio functions. The radio in question is another time capsule, a Delco radio with auto-reverse cassette deck, push-button operation, digital display, and five-band equalizer. You’ve got air conditioning to keep you cool as well. Cruise control is present as well, controlled by the left-hand stalk that also controls the windshield wiper functions.
Whilst early third-gen Firebirds were somewhat strangled in power as they were just recovering from the US emissions regulations of the Seventies, power figures healthily improved into the late Eighties and beyond. This 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA packs a 350ci (5.7L) Chevrolet Tuned Port Injection V8 engine that drives the rear wheels via a four-speed THM700R4 automatic transmission. The power output was rated at around 235hp when new.
1989 Model Year Pontiac Firebird GTA Burgundy exterior Tan interior Automatic transmission 17k original miles reported by seller 16" wheels 5.7L V8 engine 4 speed automatic Cassette Radio w/ equalizer Enthusiast owned
The Pontiac Firebird is an American icon. Four generations have been produced from 1967 to 2002. the Firebird was General Motors' answer to Ford's Mustang ponycar. It is closely related to the Chevy Camaro; in fact, the Firebird and Camaro are basically the same car. They share platforms, engines, and even some interior details. Meanwhile, Trans Am signifies an upgrade package for the Firebird that brings distinctive exterior elements, an upgraded interior, and some mechanical enhancements too. Hence, if you're seeking to add a Trans Am to your collection, check out this second-generation 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. The car comes to you fresh off a full restoration, with a mere 3,500 miles on the odometer since rebirth. Will you take it on, drive it, and cherish it? Because these cars are meant to be enjoyed.
Muscle cars played a big part in Hollywood; their iconic designs graced the big screen in style. Looking back at the most impressive muscle cars in classic Hollywood flicks and, you can't turn a blind eye to the legendary Smokey and the Bandit Pontiac Trans AM. Built to be a movie icon and a performance machine, the Pontiac Trans Am is a hot property in the collectors market. It's time you got in the fun and drove off in this 1978 Pontiac Trans AM we have today. With a reported 93,940 miles on the clock, this Hollywood legend is a performance machine and a movie icon waiting for its new custodians.
Throughout America's automobile history, many car models were introduced and were just one-hit wonders. During the late 1960s, Pontiac, by then part of General Motors, wanted to compete with Ford's latest Pony car, the Ford Mustang. In came the Pontiac Firebird, with its Coke Bottle styling, slit taillights, and quad headlights, which were snatched up by the public in droves. Pontiac went on to produce the Firebird until 2002 with four generations of the iconic car under its belt. The third generation Firebird was produced from 1981 to 1992 and featured a radically new design from its outgoing generation. It, of course, was tremendously helped by the 80's hit TV show, Knight Rider. Up for the taking is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA, of which only 9,765 were built in the US of A and ready for the next owner to relive the good ol' muscle car days.
We often speak of the golden age of muscle cars here, and when it comes to Pontiac’s contribution, it would be hard to recount history without mentioning the iconic 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge. The Judge was an aggressively styled and often brightly-colored package that could only be added to the GTO for the 1969 model year. As for the package’s name, well, it’s a pop culture reference to “Here comes Da Judge,” a recurring catchphrase on the 1960s TV show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. Our featured car is an orange 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge with a 400ci V8 engine under the hood. And, if you’ve been looking for a GTO Judge, this could be one of your best options. Not only has it undergone a complete restoration, this particular example is reported to be offered for sale by the original owner’s family, with the father having purchased the car new.
Undoubtedly, the '60s was the era for muscle cars, but the decades that followed may have garnered a reputation for toning that approach down just a tad. However, this changed in the 2000s with the release of the first-generation tribute Mustang and the rebirth of the Chevrolet Camaro that is now popular from the Transformer franchise. But there was another new-age muscle car that deserves a look, too: this iconic 2006 Pontiac GTO we have today. With a reported 66,000 miles on the clock, this American powerhouse is built to take your weekend drives up a notch and be the talking point at your local car show.
The Pontiac GTO stands as an icon from the muscle car era, representing the collective effort of every major American car maker. Arguably one of the most coveted offerings of its time, the GTO made its debut in 1963 for the 1964 model year, envisioned as a high-performance vehicle aimed at capturing a younger audience. Originally conceived as a sports-oriented variant of the Pontiac Tempest, it quickly evolved into a standalone model. Undergoing a redesign, the 1966 Pontiac GTO embraced a more refined appearance, boasting a coke-bottle design and an impressive hood scoop. Our featured car boasts a frame-off restoration, including a rebuilt engine and transmission, ensuring future longevity with a powder-coated frame and new suspension all around. Nestled under the hood is a potent 389ci V8 engine paired with a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, offering enthusiasts the quintessential American muscle car experience with a mild 195 miles complete since the restoration.
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