{"id":1975777,"date":"2026-07-11T15:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T19:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1979-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-7\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T15:35:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:35:43","slug":"1979-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-7","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1979-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-7\/","title":{"rendered":"1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition \u2014 Rare W72 400 4-Speed, 1 of 1,817<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here is a rolling monument to late-&#8217;70s American swagger, presented exactly the way discerning collectors dream of finding one \u2014 a genuine 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition, one of just 1,817 ever produced. Most 10th Anniversary cars left the factory with the Oldsmobile 403 and an automatic. Not this one. This is the holy-grail combination: the legendary, ultra-rare W72 Pontiac 400 backed by a Borg-Warner Super T-10 four-speed with a factory Hurst shifter. Pontiac stockpiled a handful of these true 400ci engines just to give the anniversary car the send-off it deserved, making this the absolute last year you could pair a real Pontiac big block with a clutch pedal. Slide into those silver leather &#8220;spacesuit&#8221; seats, pop the T-tops, and imagine adding this iconic screaming-chicken legend to your own collection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genuine 10th Anniversary Edition \u2014 1 of only 1,817 produced, and a bona fide collector grail<\/li>\n<li>Ultra-rare W72 Pontiac 400 V8 paired with a Super T-10 four-speed \u2014 the last year for a real Pontiac big block and a manual<\/li>\n<li>Factory WS6 handling package with four-wheel disc brakes and Positraction for confident, sure-footed performance<\/li>\n<li>Just 64,480 original miles, wearing its iconic two-tone Platinum\/Charcoal scheme with the unmistakable &#8220;Super Bird&#8221; hood decal<\/li>\n<li>Original build sheet included \u2014 documented provenance that serious collectors treasure<\/li>\n<li>Loaded with factory features: T-tops, shaker hood scoop, power everything, tilt wheel, and cold A\/C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Engine &amp; Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>W72 Pontiac 400 cubic inch V8 \u2014 the coveted, high-output big block that defines this car&#8217;s legend<\/li>\n<li>Borg-Warner Super T-10 four-speed manual with a factory Hurst shifter for crisp, engaging, hands-on control<\/li>\n<li>Factory WS6 handling package delivering the sharp, buttoned-down road manners these cars are famous for<\/li>\n<li>Four-wheel disc brakes providing straight, confident stopping power at any speed<\/li>\n<li>Positraction rear end putting the power down cleanly for strong, satisfying acceleration<\/li>\n<li>Fires up with a genuine rumble, shifts tight, and the shaker scoop dances with every blip of the throttle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exterior<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two-tone Platinum\/Charcoal 10th Anniversary paint scheme that catches the sun like a polished mirror<\/li>\n<li>Iconic &#8220;Super Bird&#8221; hood decal spreading its wings across that unmistakable Trans Am nose<\/li>\n<li>Functional shaker hood scoop reinforcing the car&#8217;s aggressive, purpose-built character<\/li>\n<li>Removable T-tops that seal tight when needed and stow in the trunk when the sky is clear<\/li>\n<li>Purposeful, planted stance that commands attention at every cruise night and collector gathering<\/li>\n<li>A genuine head-turner wearing one of the most recognizable liveries Pontiac ever produced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Interior<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Factory silver leather &#8220;spacesuit&#8221; seats in incredible shape \u2014 a cockpit that feels straight out of NASA<\/li>\n<li>Red-illuminated instrument cluster glowing back at you, working perfectly and looking the part<\/li>\n<li>Power windows, power locks, power steering, and power brakes for genuine everyday comfort<\/li>\n<li>Cold air conditioning, freshly converted to modern 134a, keeping the cabin comfortable in any climate<\/li>\n<li>Tilt wheel, factory tachometer, clock, and trunk release rounding out the well-equipped cabin<\/li>\n<li>A driver-focused environment built for spirited runs and top-off, open-road cruising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition \u2014 1 of 1,817 produced<\/li>\n<li>W72 Pontiac 400ci V8 engine<\/li>\n<li>Borg-Warner Super T-10 4-speed manual transmission with factory Hurst shifter<\/li>\n<li>Factory WS6 handling package<\/li>\n<li>Four-wheel disc brakes<\/li>\n<li>Positraction rear end<\/li>\n<li>64,480 original miles<\/li>\n<li>Two-tone Platinum\/Charcoal 10th Anniversary paint scheme<\/li>\n<li>Iconic &#8220;Super Bird&#8221; hood decal<\/li>\n<li>Functional shaker hood scoop<\/li>\n<li>Removable T-tops<\/li>\n<li>Factory silver leather &#8220;spacesuit&#8221; seats<\/li>\n<li>Red-illuminated instrument cluster<\/li>\n<li>Power windows<\/li>\n<li>Power locks<\/li>\n<li>Power steering<\/li>\n<li>Power four-wheel disc brakes<\/li>\n<li>Cold air conditioning converted to 134a<\/li>\n<li>Tilt wheel<\/li>\n<li>Tachometer<\/li>\n<li>Clock<\/li>\n<li>Trunk release<\/li>\n<li>Original build sheet included<\/li>\n<li>Additional photos and video available upon request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition \u2014 Rare W72 400 4-Speed, 1 of 1,817 Here is a rolling monument to late-&#8217;70s American swagger, presented exactly the way discerning collectors dream of finding one \u2014 a genuine 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition, one of just 1,817 ever produced. 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