1979 Pontiac Anniversary Trans Am
The magnificent and virtually new 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition featured here is finished in the anniversary color combination of Platinum Silver with Charcoal Gray accents and medium gray leather interior. This incredible Pontiac has been driven a mere 6 actual miles from new! It was meticulously preserved and stored in a climate-controlled facility assuring that this 1979 Pontiac Anniversary Trans Am remained in new condition. The investment potential of this great American classic will grow beyond imagination!
In 1979, Pontiac celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Trans Am by creating a truly special edition based on their second-generation design. It was painted silver and a two-tone charcoal, which was complemented by red, silver, and charcoal stripes. On the hood, the biggest bird ever to be fitted to a T/A was included. So large was the bird that the wingtips were a separate decal fitted to the fenders. A new “turbine” smooth, brightly polished dished aluminum wheel was specific to the anniversary edition, as were new Firebird decals placed on the B-pillars replacing the metal emblems affixed to standard Trans Ams.
The base engine on the 1979 Trans Am was the Olds 403 (6.6-liter) V8 and rated at 185 horsepower, while the more powerful options included the 301 (4.9-liter) with 150 horsepower and the Pontiac 400 (6.5-liter) producing 220 horsepower.
The interior was treated to more luxury and thought than any previous Trans Am. The color scheme from the exterior was naturally applied to the interior. Most items were finished in a light grey/silver hue, including the steering wheel. A new seat was designed and covered in silver leather with some vinyl accents. When Pontiac designers were insistent about producing an embroidered bird with six different colors, a special machine was imported from France to do the sewing. Even though few (if any) Trans Am buyers were worried about road and engine noise, the anniversary model has specially designed carpets to reduce these sounds. Options included (and most were fitted) with mirrored T-tops, power windows, power door locks, a remote trunk opener.
Pontiac promoted the Trans Am as “Our best of breed,” whether or not it flaunted a “screaming eagle decal.” Brakes would receive more attention as the 1980s approached, and four-wheel discs became optional on Formulas and Trans Ams for the first time.
Remember the saying, “ a car is only original once?” Well, this is one of those rare collector car opportunities that usually only comes once in a lifetime and gives a whole new meaning to that statement. Just think you could be the one to put mile number seven on this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
