During the last two years of its run, pontiac offered a special engine and appearance package known as the turbo trans am. Nov 07, 2015 drivetrain guide for pontiac firebird and trans am restorations 7081 november 7, 2015 by pontiac diy the camaro and firebird share many of the same drivetrain components, particularly the rear axle assembly. Pontiac cars for sale in bolingbrook, il autotrader. Jul 04, 20 read up on, and investigate, the interesting and rare 1980 1981 pontiac firebird trans am turbo. National parts depot continues to offer the best restoration parts available for your pontiac firebird trans am. Not all great turbo cars from the early 80s were buicks after all. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the second generation pontiac trans am. This car was ordered with the highperformance lg4 5. Founded in 1926, pontiac cars have long been sought after for their performance and todays cars are no exception. Tons of money spent on this 1980 pontiac trans am custom. Drivetrain guide for pontiac firebird and trans am. Sep 01, 2015 i am currently restoring a 1977 pontiac trans am, and i purchased this book in hope of gaining further insight on my restoration which is progressing at a turtles pace.
The infamous 19801981 pontiac trans am turbo ate up. However it had black, instead of charcoal, accents. The exterior paint, trim and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. The infamous 19801981 pontiac trans am turbo ate up with motor. Find out how much a 1977 pontiac firebird trans am is worth and pontiac firebird trans am used car prices. Get the best deals on pontiac trans am cars when you shop the. This was the same car as used in smoky and the bandit 2.
Those black and gold ses of 197681, the gold edition ta of 1978, the 10th anniversary for 1979, the indy pace car of 1980 and the nascar pace car for 1981 added exclusivity. Due to the increasing emissions restrictions, pontiac dropped all its large displacement engines, including. Are you trying to find 1980 pontiac firebird values. Since then, weve expanded to provide parts and products for each model year ever produced, from the first 1967 to the final 2002 model to roll off the assembly line. Apr 08, 2008 the little sticker under this 1980 pontiac firebird trans ams trans am decal says indianapolis motor speedway, identifying this as one of 5,700 replicas of the 1980 indy 500 pace car. Used pontiac trans am for sale second hand car ads reezocar. Find 1979 to 1981 pontiac trans ams for sale on oodle classifieds. Are you trying to find 1981 pontiac firebird values. The 455 engine was available in the l75 325 hp 242 kw version and the ls5 335 hp ho version, which was the standard, and only engine option, for the trans am.
Search preowned 1980 pontiac firebird listings to find the best local deals. Used 1980 pontiac firebird for sale with photos cargurus. We try to add new parts for sale to this page every week. My grandmother has a 1980 pontiac transam with 85,318 miles on it. While there is a lot of good information in this restoration guide, its geared more for the novice. I have information all across this site from vin number and cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. This 1980 pontiac trans am turbo special edition car originally had a 4. Search preowned 1981 pontiac firebird listings to find the best local deals.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The nascar trans ams of 81 featured a redesigned screaming chicken used with the turbo hood. We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck. Great condition with no rust, dents, repairs or filler. Pontiac trans am for sale pontiac trans am classifieds.
The pontiac firebird was an american automobile built by pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model. But by 1975, the trans am had become more of a styling and touring car than anything else. She says it has a 301 v8 and that it is a pretty rare engine. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 4 1981 firebird models in phoenix. For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you can visit this link. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. The pontiac firebird trans am is a coupe with 2 doors and a front mounted powerplant which delivers its power to the rear wheels. The white turbo rims accented the overall design of the car. There are 23 1980 pontiac firebird trans ams for sale today on.
Special edition trans am made iconic with the 1977 release of smokey and the bandit i always have quite a few people ask me if their car is a special edition or not. For some perspective the 10th anniversary trans am pontiacs most expensive standard offering for 1979 averaged. So, needless to say, the trans am name was very good for the pontiac brand. Read up on, and investigate, the interesting and rare 19801981 pontiac firebird trans am turbo. Year, make and model 1980 81 pontiac turbo trans am. Jan 31, 2018 the 19801981 trans am turbo has been the recipient of unfair bashing by some car collectors and auto journalists and this even includes those within pontiac car collector circles since the trans ams before it and many after it had better performance numbers. Vin codes firebird 19701981 analyzing the serial number or vin vehicle identification number. The little sticker under this 1980 pontiac firebird trans ams trans am decal says indianapolis motor speedway, identifying this as one of 5,700 replicas of the 1980 indy 500 pace car. The big 455cid v8 disappeared after 1976 and 1979 saw the final pontiac 400 v8s. Displaying 6 total results for classic 1981 pontiac trans am vehicles for sale. In 1981 it underwent some changes and offered a conservatively rated 200 hp 149 kw and 340 lb. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. While it handled great, performance had become a thing of the past.
There are 10 1981 pontiac firebird trans ams for sale today on. Search preowned 1981 pontiac firebird trans am listings to find the best local deals. This 1974 pontiac trans am super duty for sale has a 455 c. By 1981, details regarding the forthcoming thirdgen firebird were about the. Our unmatched commitment to providing quality parts for your firebird trans am is what sets us. It was a v8 engine with a displacement of 301 cubic inch which produced an officially factory rated 210 hp 157 kw and 345 lb. Doing so still gives us a production run from 1973 to 1981 of a whopping 451,420 trans ams. Auction results and sales data for 1977 pontiac firebird trans am.
Auto transmission this 1980 trans am is equipped with a 4. In 1979, ta model year production exceeded 100,000. Those black and gold ses of 197681, the gold edition ta of 1978, the 10th anniversary for 1979, the indy pace car of. Quality parts for pontiac firebird, trans am, formula, and esprit. Louis is proud to present this wonderful 1980 pontiac trans am indianapolis 500 pace car edition for sale in our st. Current owner has had this car for 4 years and the only t.
Used 1981 pontiac firebird for sale in phoenix, az. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1981 pontiac firebird. Not all great turbo cars from the early 80s were buicks after. Pontiac firebird for sale in colorado springs, co autoblog. Read my column on oversteer for more about why this trans am is such a bargain. Shop 1981 pontiac firebird vehicles for sale in phoenix, az at cars. Mid1976 brought a limited edition trans am, which set the style for the incredibly popular trans ams to follow. Oh is n from 1972 to 1980 this would be the fifth vin digit, for 1981 it is the. Dont let the numbers fool you, the turbo trans am is a desirable car for any. The 8 cylinder, overhead valve turbocharged engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 4. Pontiac firebird news and information pontiac firebird pricing and specspontiac car dealers. Looking for a pontiac firebird for sale within 25 miles of colorado springs, co. Snap this up 19801981 pontiac firebird transam turbo. Other custom coach convertibles steas industries 19801981 custom coachworks 1980 american convertible company 1980.
See the value of your car and get a cash offer in minutes. This unit provides power and torque figures of 200 bhp 203 ps149 kw at 4000 rpm and 459 nm 339 lbft46. Rare find 1980 pontiac firebird trans am number match 4. The 19801981 trans am turbo has been the recipient of unfair bashing by some car collectors and auto journalists and this even includes those within pontiac car collector circles since the trans ams before it and many after it had better. The pontiac g6, for example, was available in three different body styles including the aggressive gxp guise, while the pontiac g8 delivered genuine fun with its rearwheeldrive design and. Feb 15, 2017 read my column on oversteer for more about why this trans am is such a bargain. So, i figured i would devote a page to help you find out if your car is a special edition or just looks like one. Find 1981 pontiac trans ams for sale on oodle classifieds. She bought it brand new in 1980 with 4 miles on it, and everything on it except the tires is all original.
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I am currently restoring a 1977 pontiac trans am, and i purchased this book in hope of gaining further insight on my restoration which is progressing at a. Oct 23, 2012 yet most pontiac fans eventually warmed up to the idea of a chevrolet smallblock v8 being the trans ams sole power source. Low retail value this vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The car was lightly enjoyed and maintained its whole life. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1981 pontiac firebird classics for sale near you. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 4 1981 firebird models nationwide.
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