Barrett-Jackson - 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am - 37 Original Miles

[SpeedSpeak2me]

1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions

Sold* at Scottsdale 2023 - Lot #1299.1 1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM

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Drive, resto-mod, museum?

Lot #1299.1 - Time has stood still with this 37-actual-mile survivor 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Sold new at Caldwell-Knap Pontiac in Jackson, MI, it remained in Michigan until recently. The car is powered by the original L80 6.6-liter 403ci V8 engine backed by an automatic transmission. It is equipped with air conditioning, power steering and brakes, cruise, power locks, limited-slip rear axle, optional hood decal and 15x7-inch snowflake wheels still wrapped in the original tires. The manufacturer's Window Sticker and mileage statement is still on the passenger's-side window and dealer inventory tags remain from 1979. That distinctive new-car smell is still present. Loaded with options, this car is finished in the standout color of Starlight Black and has the popular Carmine Red interior.

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[Pewter-Camaro]

I’d engine swap it and drive it. ?

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

That red interior ….

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

That red interior ….

is fucking MONEY!!

 

[Huggerorange73]

This is a time capsule.

Would 100% leave as is and admire it.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

This is a time capsule.

Would 100% leave as is and admire it.

LS swap, ebay turbo, and a trans done by Carl. Done.

 

[Huggerorange73]

LS swap, ebay turbo, and a trans done by Carl. Done.

Not this car man.....you do that shit to a beat down TA....this thing is fucking pristine.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Not this car man.....you do that shit to a beat down TA....this thing is fucking pristine.

I would totally buy some Burt Reynolds attire and drive this fucking beauty!

 

[guspech750]

is fucking MONEY!!

 

[Aircal]

Museum piece. Not drivable in it's current state. Just let it sit and look pretty. Even has original tires from 79. Sure is pretty.

 

[cdh027]

Yeah, theres not much you can do with it at this point. trailer it to shows and jerk off to it in your 10 car garage.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Would not own.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

So, the auction starts tomorrow (1/20) and runs till 1/29. Anyone know how the lot number coincides with which day it'll be up for auction? Curious to see if it makes it on any of their live TV coverage to see what it does.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Sold for $220,000.

 

[1quick]

I wouldn’t even be interested in something like this, should be in a museum

 

[Mr_Roboto]

Maybe I'm crazy or paranoid but the under hood condition seems less than perfect for a 37 mile car....

 

[Blood on Blood]

Drive the piss out of it

 

[Z28Camaro]

37 miles, ok. Even if true it’s the turd Oldsmobile 6.6! Known for an exceptionally large bore vs stroke and…? not much else. I say this as a guy that liked big block Pontiacs for a while.

I remember a guy in high school in North Pole, Alaska that had one of these. Looked just like this one:

Took us up to 140 on the Richardson pretty good back in ‘96.

 

[Z28Camaro]

I wouldn’t even be interested in something like this, should be in a museum

 

[Mr_Roboto]

37 miles, ok. Even if true it’s the turd Oldsmobile 6.6! Known for an exceptionally large bore vs stroke and…? not much else. I say this as a guy that liked big block Pontiacs for a while.

I remember a guy in high school in North Pole, Alaska that had one of these. Looked just like this one:

Took us up to 140 on the Richardson pretty good back in ‘96.

Yeah the olds 403 leaves something to be desired for sure. I would probably get a set of early 70s heads and toss em on, then a cam. (after the exhaust/intake stuff of course.) Then again the real trick with an Olds is to get a 350 Diesel then bore the fuck out of it and toss in a 425 crank. That's an exercise in cubic dollars and finding obscure parts these days I'd think.