Vehicle Classifieds - 1979 Pontiac Trans Am - Great Driver ready for an LSx swap!!




krwyellowZ28
05-22-2012, 10:12 PM
Update 3/11/2013:
I've been up to my neck with the LS1/4L60e swap in my 1970 GTO, and with house projects, the GTO, and my bike, I just don't see me doing much with the '79, so I'll throw it up for sale again for this spring. The car is currently stored under a cover, in a zip-up car glove, so it is currently not viewable, but will be as soon as the salt is washed off the roads.


Original ad:

1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit. 301 V8 and TH350 automatic, all #'s match, factory AC and cruise, 97,xxx original miles, very original car down to the stock single exhaust with catalytic converter. White with black interior and T-tops.

This car is a conversion by Cars & Concepts (similar to Regency or Choo Choo Customs today). Aftermarket items from 1979 include:
- Trans Am rear spoiler
- Trans Am splitter exhaust tips
- Rear window louvers
- Chrome trailer hitch >> its a good conversation starter
- Power antenna and Pioneer Super Tuner cassette player
- Shaker hood

Aftermarket items I added in the last 3 years:
- 1987 Trans Am steering wheel
- 17x9 Year One snowflake rims with good tires
- Lowered the car with Bilstein shocks and Eibach front springs

This car is very clean and NEVER HAD ANY RUST or bondo ever. I use it as a nice weather daily driver and it always starts right up. I bought it with plans of an LS1/T56 swap for better DD use, but I just don't see that happening any time soon.

Cons:
- Hole worn in carpet under passenger floor mat (not visible when mat is in place, and otherwise the carpet looks nice.)
- Paint is at least 20+ years old and shows some wear. It is great for a driver (which is why I bought the car), but it would need to be repainted to be a show car.
- AC and cruise is all there, but currently not working.
- Slight exhaust leak from driver side exhaust manifold.

Asking $6,800 obo. Not interested in trades other than towards a nice C5 Vette and please no low balls... I don't need to sell the car. Call or text 309-three seven zero-3209.

What it looked like when I bought it in 2010:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/0611001911a.jpg

What it looks like now:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/2012-05-08_20-03-18_638.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/2012-05-08_20-00-04_629.jpg

100% original rock solid underside:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/2012-10-13_17-56-35_132_zpsf9794028.jpg

Original and perfect trunk:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/2012-10-13_17-49-33_808_zpsba593ecc.jpg

Bottom lip of the driver's door... the passenger side looks the same:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/2012-10-13_17-47-41_974_zps317b8ca9.jpg

The mighty 301:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/2012-10-13_17-57-19_585_zpsd2a51174.jpg

All original interior except steering wheel:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/2012-10-13_17-47-17_780_zps4c89c99d.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/2012-10-13_17-46-46_317_zps2280346d.jpg

The driver seat has some wear, but this pic makes it look a LOT worse than it is in person:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/krwyellowz28/1979%20Firebird/0903001611.jpg

This car is begging for an LS swap and to be driven, not collecting dust. I get thumbs up every time I drive it... now it just needs the power to back up the look. Serious inquiries only, please.

Thanks for looking,

Kyle


SEB
05-22-2012, 10:30 PM
Man that is a Sharp Car GLWS!

krwyellowZ28
06-04-2012, 09:10 AM
Thanks. Its a perfect platform to start with to make a strong LS swap daily driver.


RacingTiger03
06-04-2012, 09:25 AM
wow! I'm trying to sell my car and start building a '72 Firebird.. this made me think twice. Bump for a very nice car, wish it was the year I was after!

krwyellowZ28
03-11-2013, 03:32 PM
I've been up to my neck with the LS1/4L60e swap in my 1970 GTO, and with house projects, the GTO, and my bike, I just don't see me doing much with the '79, so I'll throw it up for sale again for this spring. The car is currently stored under a cover, in a zip-up car glove, so it is currently not viewable, but will be as soon as the salt is washed off the roads. The ad has been updated with miles and price.