1979 pontiac firebird trans am special edition

Otherwise, the cars were very similar to the models in both looks and performance. Though it had been a Firebird staple up to that point, would be the last year the engine was offered. The Trans Am was growing more and more popular with each passing year, and had been the best selling Firebird since By , it sold more than all other Firebirds combined. The 10th Anniversary edition of the car came in a special silver color that had never been available before.

The base model was the only Firebird that included the six-cylinder engine, and it was the second most popular Firebird for the year. The Esprit had been introduced in and was marketed as the luxury model of the Firebird. It came with its own special trim line as well as a standard V8 engine. Production for the year was at 30, The Firebird Formula also included the base V8, and also had an upgraded suspension to split the difference between the base model and the sportier Trans Am model.

Though it was the lowest selling Firebird, production was still at a very respectable 24, in When the Trans Am was first introduced, it was only available in one color scheme, but as its popularity continued to grow exponentially, Pontiac designed more and more Trans Am models to meet growing demand. Total production was at ,, which was well over half of the , total Firebirds produced throughout the model year.

Along with fellow GM product the Camaro , the Firebird was one of the only pony cars left on the road by , though the Mustang was redesigned that year to become more sporty than the Mustang II, which had been introduced in Camaro, meanwhile, had a total production of , While sales of the Firebird were staggering, would mark a high for the car, and production would drop by more than , cars the following year. Solid Florida car. It has shinny finish and great decals. Interior is excellent shape, great clean upholstery, all functional gauges, perfect dash bezel, full power options and tilt wheel.

This is an awesome driving car and one you can enjoy cruising or at your local car show. Air Conditioning to keep you cool in the summer and those removable T-Tops that are a must on a late 70's TA. All of this adds up to the right car at the right price. Don't let this one slip through you fingers!