The Trans Am sales peaked at over 117K units in 1979 and then nosedived, especially as the entire Firebird recorded a significant drop. Follow us: 1981 witnessed approximately 71K units rolling off ...
The big news in 1981 for Pontiac Trans Am buyers was the introduction of the Daytona Pace Car edition. This new model sported limited-edition black graphics, a blacked-out roof, Recaro seats, and red ...
Pontiac’s first turbocharged muscle car arrived just as the classic V8 era was running out […] ...
As the 1970s wound down, the golden age of American muscle—dominated by high-displacement, fuel-thirsty V8s—faced an ...
In 2010, Thomas Eyeington bought a derelict 1981 Pontiac Trans Am (TA) with a tired Poncho 301 and TH350. His plan: Build a modern high-tech hot rod for his son Alexander's 16th birthday. Tom swapped ...
The second-generation Firebird debuted in 1970 as a coupe-only design featuring a fastback profile and a distinctly European flair. Those cars were made until 1981, losing steam when ...