{"id":1977936,"date":"2026-09-18T16:52:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T20:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1979-pontiac-trans-am\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T08:52:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:52:24","slug":"1979-pontiac-trans-am","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1979-pontiac-trans-am\/","title":{"rendered":"1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"font-semibold pb-1 text-2xl leading-[52px] [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[30px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\">1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am<\/h1>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm last:mb-0\">Feast your eyes on one of the most instantly recognizable American performance cars of the late 1970s\u2014a genuine 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, complete with the unmistakable aggressive styling, sweeping long hood, muscular flared fenders, and the legendary Trans Am attitude that made it a screen and street legend. Verified by its VIN as a factory K-code car, this Trans Am carries the Oldsmobile-built 403 cubic-inch V8\u2014a torque-rich powerplant purpose-built for effortless, commanding cruising. The 1979 model year marked a landmark chapter in Trans Am history, introducing the dramatically redesigned front and rear styling that gave these cars one of the most distinctive looks of the entire second-generation Firebird run. 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Features<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list-inside list-disc py-1.5 pl-6 text-sm [&amp;_ol]:py-0 [&amp;_ol]:pl-4 [&amp;_ul]:py-0 [&amp;_ul]:pl-4\">\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">Driver-focused cockpit delivering the confident, wrapped-around feel that defined the Trans Am experience<\/li>\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">Classic second-generation Firebird dash layout with era-correct instrumentation<\/li>\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">A comfortable, inviting cabin built for long stretches of open-road cruising<\/li>\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">The kind of authentic, period-correct atmosphere collectors seek in a genuine Trans Am<\/li>\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">An engaging space that pairs vintage character with everyday drivability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-semibold pb-0.5 text-xl leading-[40px] [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[21px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\">Additional Info<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list-inside list-disc py-1.5 pl-6 text-sm [&amp;_ol]:py-0 [&amp;_ol]:pl-4 [&amp;_ul]:py-0 [&amp;_ul]:pl-4\">\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">A genuine <strong class=\"font-semibold\">factory K-code 403 Trans Am<\/strong>\u2014an increasingly desirable specification among collectors<\/li>\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">Represents the <strong class=\"font-semibold\">landmark 1979 model year<\/strong>, celebrated for its dramatic restyling and standout presence<\/li>\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">A signature piece of <strong class=\"font-semibold\">second-generation Firebird heritage<\/strong> and late-1970s American performance history<\/li>\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">Equally at home as a weekend cruiser, a proud show entrant, or a collectible cornerstone of a growing collection<\/li>\n<li class=\"[&amp;&gt;p]:inline\">The rare blend of iconic styling, torque-rich V8 character, and genuine provenance that makes the &#8217;79 Trans Am so sought-after<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Feast your eyes on one of the most instantly recognizable American performance cars of the late 1970s\u2014a genuine 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, complete with the unmistakable aggressive styling, sweeping long hood, muscular flared fenders, and the legendary Trans Am attitude that made it a screen and street legend. 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