VIN:
1G2FW2185KL226808
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 well-known for its roles in two of TV’s most popular series. The second generation starred in The Rockford Files. Then, the third generation would become immortalized forever as Knight Rider’s KITT. You might not know it, but the Pontiac Banshee IV concept car that was used as the inspiration for the Knight 4000 in the Knight Rider 2000 movie was also the car that heavily influenced Pontiac’s fourth-generation Firebird. Don’t believe us? Check out this 1997 Pontiac Firebird Coupe up for sale right now, with under 5,000 miles on the clock. Pull up images of the Pontiac Banshee IV, the Knight 4000, and arrange them side-by-side on your screen. Then, you can see the resemblance, and if that makes you desire this one-owner car, contact us ASAP.
For discerning buyers that want a stunning pony car with a V8, but don’t want to follow the herd and pick a Mustang, the Pontiac Firebird is an ideal choice. Particularly the fourth-generation Firebird, which is a complete refresh in design. This 1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am brings everything you’re looking for in a modern car, without driving a laptop on wheels. With only 17,950 miles on the clock, this Firebird is in impeccable condition, and the current owner reports the car to be completely original. If you’re in the market for a car that steals the show wherever it goes, this is the car to buy.
Hang on, this car’s shape sure does look familiar. Yup, that’s because it’s a third-generation Pontiac Firebird, the car that gave Knight Rider’s KITT its body. What better way for GM to drum up publicity for their third-gen Firebird when it launched in 1982 than for it to be shown on the hit TV show? In fact, GM had to request the show’s creators to not refer to KITT as a Trans Am, because people were walking into Pontiac showrooms and asking to buy a KITT! Well, this particular car won’t get mistaken for KITT because it’s a different color and doesn’t have that iconic nose or digital dashboard! But that doesn’t mean it’s not a fine '80s classic. In fact, there are quite a few third-gen Firebird and Trans Am enthusiasts who prefer their cars in stock form. If that’s you, pick up this 1988 Pontiac Firebird and enjoy its company on long drives. The car’s got just 31,500 reportedly all-original miles under its belt, and comes with maintenance records for peace of mind.
The Pontiac Firebird is well-known for its roles in two of TV’s most popular series. The second generation starred in The Rockford Files. Then, the third generation would become immortalized forever as Knight Rider’s KITT. You might not know it, but the Pontiac Banshee IV concept car that was used as the inspiration for the Knight 4000 in the Knight Rider 2000 movie was also the car that heavily influenced Pontiac’s fourth-generation Firebird. Don’t believe us? Check out this 1997 Pontiac Firebird Coupe up for sale right now, with under 5,000 miles on the clock. Pull up images of the Pontiac Banshee IV, the Knight 4000, and arrange them side-by-side on your screen. Then, you can see the resemblance, and if that makes you desire this one-owner car, contact us ASAP.
For discerning buyers that want a stunning pony car with a V8, but don’t want to follow the herd and pick a Mustang, the Pontiac Firebird is an ideal choice. Particularly the fourth-generation Firebird, which is a complete refresh in design. This 1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am brings everything you’re looking for in a modern car, without driving a laptop on wheels. With only 17,950 miles on the clock, this Firebird is in impeccable condition, and the current owner reports the car to be completely original. If you’re in the market for a car that steals the show wherever it goes, this is the car to buy.
When it was introduced, the Pontiac Solstice was a nominee for the North American Car of the Year award. It was one of the last models built by the company before it was mothballed, which is a shame because, during its five years of production, this small, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive convertible sports car managed to find its way into the hearts of many. Our featured 2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster is reported to be of exceptionally low mileage, with just 37,000 miles on the clock — that’s an average running of just over 2,000 miles per annum. This example features the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter Ecotec engine from General Motors, and puts power to the road via a five-speed manual transmission.
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