1969 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible

The Trans Am — a true Pontiac muscle machine — started out as a sports-racing car. It was planned as a competitor in the sedan class of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans-American Cup series. Indeed, a shortened version of the name of that racing series was used for the car, and Pontiac paid the SCCA a $5 per car royalty for its use.

This high-caliber and precision-built Trans Am convertible re-creation features a fresh YZ-code 400ci Ram Air III engine with 366hp mated to a rebuilt Muncie M-20 4-speed manual transmission. It’s equipped with a 10-bolt rear axle with Auburn limited-slip differential and custom aluminum driveshaft. The laser-straight body features a correct Ram-Air hood, fender heat extractors, front and rear spoilers and factory-accurate Trans Am callouts. It’s finished in correct Cameo White with Tyrol Blue striping and a white power convertible top.

The Trans Am also had a very sporty interior especially when equipped with an optional center console. The dash and center console were optional with a simulated wood design which gave the Trans Am an upscale look. The Trans Am’s front bucket seats especially the upscale bucket seats that were part of the deluxe interior option were very comfortable. The 1969 Trans Am exterior and interior were attractive and modern enough both could have stayed around unchanged several years into the 1970s decade if Pontiac had not debuted an all new second generation Firebird and Trans Am for 1970.

When you consider all of the wonderful muscle cars that have been around, you have to include the 1969 Trans Am convertible. This is one of the coolest vehicles ever made. This is a huge honor when you consider all of the other wonderful muscle cars out there that have been available through the years. If you were lucky enough to own one back then, you have lots of muscle car history!