2K-Mile 1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am Pace Car Edition

OVERVIEW

This 1980 Pontiac Firebird Limited Edition Turbo Trans Am Official Pace Car with 3,460 kilometers (2,150 miles) on it was built to commemorate the 1980 Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 races. It is powered by a turbocharged 4.9-liter V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission and a Positraction rear end. According to the build sheet, this F-body was originally delivered to Smyl Motors Ltd in St. Paul, Alberta, and it has been with the Canada-based seller for 15 years. Equipment includes removable T-tops, power disc brakes, power steering, and a newer heater core. Finished in Cameo White with multicolor accents over an Oyster vinyl and cloth interior, this Trans Am is now offered with build documentation, owner's booklets, T-top bags, uninstalled pace car decals with instructions, the removed original heater core and gearshift bezel, and Canadian registration.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The Cameo White body is accented with silver trim for the bumpers, mirror caps, and upper body. Additional exterior features include red and black accent striping; a black, silver, gray, and red Firebird hood graphic; front and rear fender flares; quad headlights; "Turbo 4.9" hood decals; removable T-tops; a rear spoiler; and a quad-outlet exhaust system. There are two small dents noted on the trunk.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

The original color-keyed 15-inch aluminum wheels are wrapped in the original 225/70 Goodyear Polysteel Radial raised-white-letter tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The cockpit is fitted with Oyster vinyl and fabric high-back bucket seats up front, matching seats in the rear, and gray materials for the dash, carpeting, and center console. The instrument panel is trimmed with engine-turned aluminum. Amenities include air conditioning, a Delco radio, a passenger-side grab-handle, cruise control, a tilt steering column, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, tinted glass, power windows, a power-opening decklid, a rear defroster, a lighted glove compartment, and a space-saver tire in the trunk. The seller notes that the gearshift bezel has been replaced.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation includes a 140-km/h speedometer, a 6K-rpm tachometer, hood-mounted boost indicators, a clock, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The odometer reads 3,460 kilometers (2,150 miles), which the seller reports to be accurate. They add that the oil pressure gauge reads high.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The turbocharged 4.9-liter V8 was rated at 210 horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque when new. It came factory-equipped with an engine block heater, according to the build sheet. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission and a 3.08:1 Positraction rear end. According to the seller, the engine, transmission, and rear differential are original. They also note that the vehicle runs well and the original heater core and battery have been replaced.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The chassis uses a Radial Tuned Suspension. Steering is power-assisted. Stopping is performed by power disc brakes.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The sale includes build documentation, owner's booklets, T-top bags, uninstalled pace car decals with instructions, and the removed original heater core and gearshift bezel.