2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Description

We all know that big horsepower and small price adds up to lots of fun, but few cars delivered the bang for the buck of the late-model F-body. This 2002 Pontiac Trans Am is one of those rare unabused specimens and shows just 53,419 miles, so you know it was never a daily driver. If you missed your chance fifteen ago, here it is again!

There's no mistaking the fourth-generation Trans Am, with its twin nostrils force-feeding the LS1 underneath. Finished in sinister gloss black, which is still the best color for a Trans Am, it looks like a predator even after all these years. Still as shiny as the day it was new, this F-body has been properly maintained and shows little evidence of having been driven aside from the usual polishing marks that are pretty much inevitable with black paint. There are almost no scuffs on the chin spoiler from steep driveways, no chips in the windshield, and even the Trans Am's ultra-aggressive nose is virtually free of blemishes. Not perfect, but pretty darned nice. Trademark round fog lights, color-matched Trans Am badges on the lower doors, the honeycomb taillights help identify what was ultimately a very sophisticated package. There's also a large integrated wing out back, plenty of scoops, flares, and vents in traditional T/A fashion, plus a set of sporty T-tops that make it a blast on sunny days.

GM installed tan leather buckets when it was built, and they naturally remain well preserved in this low-mile Trans Am. The supportive bucket seats are both grippy in the corners and comfortable for all-day drives. Usually these cars start to show wear on the driver's bolster, but it's clear that someone was exceptionally careful whenever they got in and out of the car, because it's still quite nice. Carpets, door panels, and the dash are excellent, and it appears that the back seat has never been used. All 2002 Trans Ams had round A/C vents and orange lighting on the dash, giving it a very high-tech look. And all Trans Ams came only one way: loaded. That means A/C, power windows, power locks, cruise control, traction control, ABS, and power seats, plus keyless entry. Everything works as it should on this one-heck, even the floor mats look like they were just installed yesterday. A powerful AM/FM/CD stereo with equalizer sounds awesome, even at full bore with the T-tops open, but at that point you'll probably want to enjoy the V8's song anyway.

The LS1 engine became famous overnight, and anyone who worried about the passing of the small block torch need not have been concerned. Its aluminum construction shaved precious pounds from the nose of the car, while it cranked out more power than any small block in history. Almost completely untouched, the engine bay of this car is like an anatomy textbook for future restorers, with original markings, fasteners, and decals in 100% factory fresh condition. The only modifications are a Volant cold air intake (the stock air box is included with the car) and an aftermarket MagnaFlow exhaust system which improves the sound and adds a few horsepower by itself. The 4-speed automatic snaps off quick shifts, but this is still a great cruiser and the LS1 can pull down more than 20 MPG on the highway. Underneath, it's obvious that this car has never seen foul weather and it wears factory alloys and 245/50/16 BFGoodrich G-Force radials.

History tells us that the cars that collectors cherish are often the last ones built and the lowest mileage, so here's your second chance. Call today!