Engine b
Engine
6.6 Liter V8
Trans b
Transmission
4-Speed Manual
Gauge b
Mileage
16,968
Paint b
Exterior
10th Anniversary Silver/ Charcoal
Interior b
Interior
Gray Leather
Key b
Stock #
JV-152460

Highlights

  • SEE IT LIVE at BARRETTJACKSON SCOTTSDALE January 2024
  • This Car will Cross the Block Friday January 26th LOT # 969
  • 1979 PONTIAC TRANS AM 10th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION
  • ONLY 16.968 ORIGINAL MILES!
  • UNRESTORED TIME CAPSULE
  • 6.6 LITER V8 400 w/ 4 BARREL CARB
  • 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • FACTORY OPTIONS INCLUDE:
  • FACTORY T TOPS
  • CHAARCOAL FIREBIRD HOOD DECAL
  • CUSTOM DOOR PANELS w/ BADGING
  • FLOOR CONSOLE
  • REAR SPOILER
  • REAR STABILIZER BAR
  • 323 POSITRACTION REAR AXLE
  • 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES
  • LIMITED EDITION INTERIOR & INTERIOR BADGING
  • CAST ALUMINUM T/A TURBO FLOW WHEELS
  • TILT STEERING WHEEL
  • RADIO NOISE SUPRESSION SYSTEM
  • CUSTOM LAMP GROUP
  • DUAL HORNS
  • U17 INTRUMENT CLUSTER
  • ELECTRIC CLOCK
  • POWER ANTENNA
  • DUAL REARR SPEAKERS
  • BLACK TAIL LAMPS
  • 63 AMP GENERATOR
  • POWER DOOR LOCKS
  • TINTED GLASS
  • POWER WINDOWS
  • BUCKET SEATS
  • POWER DECK LID
  • HANDLING ASSIST
  • FRONT & RR MATS
  • BLACK MOLDINGS
  • FRT AND REAR WHEEL SPOILERS
  • PULSE WINDSHIELD WIPERS
  • SPORT MIRROR PACKAGE

Description

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary was built in Van Nuys, California, and delivered new to L J Pontiac Motor Company in Pueblo, Colorado. This unrestored survivor Y89 Trans Am shows only 16,000 original miles, documented by a factory build sheet recovered from under the rear seat and a complete Pontiac Document Services packet.

This Trans Am is powered by its optional original W78 6.6L Pontiac 400CI Engine (highest horsepower option for 1979), M21 4-Speed Close-ratio Manual Transmission with a G80 Posi-traction 3:23 Rear Axle. The option list also includes C60 Air Conditioning, W72 Performance Package, WS6 Special Performance Package, WS4 Trans Am, A31 Power Windows, A01 all Tinted Glass, AU3 Power Door Locks, A51 Bucket Seats, CC1 Hatch Roof, D55 Hood Decal, D53 Hood Decal, C49 Rear Defogger, F41 Suspension, J65 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, NK3 Formula Steering Wheel, N33 Tilt Steering Wheel, N90 Cast Aluminum Turbo Flow Wheels, U75 Power Antenna, U80 Dual Rear Speakers, Y89 10th. Anniversary Limited Edition Package.

Finished in its original two-tone shades of platinum and grey exterior with a special 10th-anniversary Decal package featuring the iconic phoenix hood graphic and Mirror Tinted T-tops. The interior is finished in silver leather with front bucket seats and a leather-wrapped 4-speed shift knob.

The 1979 Y89 Trans Am was the first Trans Am to be priced over $10,000, with the original MSRP for this unit coming in at $10,969.55. Out of 117,108 Trans Ams produced in 1979, only 1,817 10th-anniversary Pontiac 400 4-Speed cars were produced, which is 1.55% of total production. Documents included with the sale include a copy of the PHS documents package, the original build sheet, and a copy of the original window sticker.

VEHICLE SUMMARY:
1979 PONTIAC TRANS AM 10th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION
ONLY 16.968 ORIGINAL MILES!
UNRESTORED TIME CAPSULE
6.6 LITER V8 400 w/ 4 BARREL CARB
4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FACTORY OPTIONS INCLUDE:
FACTORY T TOPS
CHAARCOAL FIREBIRD HOOD DECAL
CUSTOM DOOR PANELS w/ BADGING
FLOOR CONSOLE
REAR SPOILER
REAR STABILIZER BAR
323 POSITRACTION REAR AXLE
4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES
LIMITED EDITION INTERIOR & INTERIOR BADGING
CAST ALUMINUM T/A TURBO FLOW WHEELS
TILT STEERING WHEEL
RADIO NOISE SUPRESSION SYSTEM
CUSTOM LAMP GROUP
DUAL HORNS
U17 INTRUMENT CLUSTER
ELECTRIC CLOCK
POWER ANTENNA
DUAL REARR SPEAKERS
BLACK TAIL LAMPS
63 AMP GENERATOR
POWER DOOR LOCKS
TINTED GLASS
POWER WINDOWS
BUCKET SEATS
POWER DECK LID
HANDLING ASSIST
FRONT & RR MATS
BLACK MOLDINGS
FRT AND REAR WHEEL SPOILERS
PULSE WINDSHIELD WIPERS
SPORT MIRROR PACKAGE

PLEASE NOTE: SALE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE APPLICABLE SALES TAX, LICENSE, REGISTRATION FEES AND $499 SERVICE AND RECONDITION FEE.