Incredible 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Has Just 682 Original Miles
What might be the lowest-mile 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in existence figures to rake in big bucks at auction.
These days, low-mile classic cars seemingly come out of the woodwork, which in many cases is understandable, while other finds tend to be a bit more obscure. After all, who – decades ago – had the foresight to stash a car away for many years with the anticipation that it would become a valuable investment one day? The latest example of this phenomenon comes to us from Mecum’s Kissimmee auction, where this amazing 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is going up for grabs with just 682 miles on the clock – a stunningly low number for a car of this type.
In fact, this particular 1979 Pontiac Trans Am might just be the lowest-mile example we’ve ever come across, which is saying a lot. It’s unclear how it managed to survive all these years while barely being driven, but the result is a car that’s as close to a new 1979 Trans Am as we’ll probably ever get – at least one that hasn’t been restored in some manner.
In totally original condition, this Trans Am is also well-equipped, with the right engine – GM’s T/A 6.6 version of the 400 cubic-inch four-barrel V8, which is mated to a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission. It was the last year the 400 was offered in any vehicle, and in this guise, produced a respectable for the era 220 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque.
On the outside, this silver beauty is in immaculate condition and fitted with T-tops, with additional options including the special performance package, special handling package, and Saf-T-Track limited-slip differential. Otherwise, this classic fire chicken features a host of amenities including power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, the lamp group, a Rally gauge package, power windows, and power door locks.
Prospective buyers will likely want some documentation to go along with this gem of a find, and they’ll get that in the form of the original Manufacturer’s Statement of Ownership (MSO), the original bill of sale, a two-page factory window sticker, and original delivery paperwork. Cars like this just don’t surface for sale very often, which would seemingly justify this one’s sky-high auction estimate of $125,000-$150,000, though we imagine that someone will happily dish that out for the chance to own a truly special machine.
Photos: Mecum Auctions
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