1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching L80 403ci V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. Finished in Platinum Silver Metallic over a black velour cloth interior, this classic is now offered by the selling dealer with PHS documentation, T-top bags, and a clear title.

Highlights

• 51,338 original miles according to the title
• Reportedly numbers-matching drivetrain
• Power options include antenna, steering, and four-wheel disc brakes

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Massachusetts

EXTERIOR

• Platinum Silver Metallic paint 
• T-tops 
• Shaker hood scoop
• Front spoiler
• Rear spoiler 
• Rear louvers 
• Power antenna 
• Front fender air extractors
• "Screaming Chicken" hood decal 
• "Trans AM" decals 
• Dual color-matched remote side mirrors 

Updates 

• Exterior was repainted approximately five years ago 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch PMD wheels 
  • Chrome beauty rings 
• 235/70 Cooper Cobra Radial G/T raised white letter tires 

INTERIOR

• Black velour cloth upholstery 
• Bucket seats
• Center console with automatic shifter 
• Air conditioning 
• Cruise control 
• Power steering 
• Tilt steering column 
• Delco AM/FM stereo 

Updates

• A/C system has recently been overhauled 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 100-mph speedometer
  • 6,000-rpm tachometer with clock 
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature 
  • Voltage 
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 51,338 miles
  • True mileage according to title 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• L80 403ci V8
  • 185 horsepower at 3,600 rpm 
  • 320 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm 
  • 7.9:1 compression ratio 
  • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• Fluids changed in 2025
• A/C system overhauled 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Upgraded suspension 
• Power four-wheel disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• 79 - Model year 
• 12B - Second week of December, 1979
• 19B - Black cloth 
• 15L - Platinum Silver Metallic lower paint 
• 15U - Platinum Silver Metallic upper paint 
• W - Water based paint 
• A51 - Bucket seats 
• CC1 - Fisher T-tops 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• This Pontiac is free from any substantial imperfections according to the seller 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• PHS documentation 
• T-top bags