1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

Description

Now that third-generation Trans Ams are rising in value and considered to be bonafide collectables, this 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA is the crème de la crème. An incredible survivor with just 28,503 believed original miles, this T/A is a blast to drive and gets loads of admiring looks out on the road. From any angle it is an extremely well-preserved T/A in great colors and a long list of factory options.
The GTA was perhaps the ultimate expression of Pontiac performance in the '80s. A V8 engine, flashy rims wrapped in big tires, big brakes, big wing – it didn't mince words and stood unabashedly for all-out performance. The fact that the F-body shape was still working so well more than nine years after its debut, speaks highly of the original design, and few will argue that this isn't a great-looking modern muscle car. With extremely low miles, it is one of the finest Trans Am examples we have ever featured. With the pedigree of the low-production GTA, it is a very special classic car indeed. This rare bird looks great wearing gorgeous Code WA9535 Flame Red Metallic paint (a factory-correct respray) that appears professionally applied in the not-too-distant past, clean ground-effects and an aggressive wing that perched over smoked Plexiglass taillights. With its vented hood and hidden headlights, it is the nastiest '80s coupe this side of a Corvette. The GTA was the most potent F-body on the street and today it will definitely catch folks by surprise.
The interior boasts deeply bolstered gray cloth buckets that are both supportive and comfortable, and show the kind of gentle use that this car has received. Of course, being the 1980s, there's a monochromatic black finish on all the dash and center console surfaces, but like the bodywork that was simply the fashion at the time and it is all in excellent condition. The GTA also came loaded with just about everything, including A/C, power windows and locks, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and power mirrors and automatic transmission. An upgraded Delco-Loc sound system with Bluetooth cleverly matches the original dash design. The neatly tailored hatch area shows practically zero wear and still includes the original space-saver spare and jack assembly underneath.
Rare GTA Trans Am
28,503 miles from new
5.7-Litre tune port engine
700R4 automatic transmission
Upgraded suspension
4-wheel disc brakes
Cold factory air conditioning
Factory 16-inch gold WS-6 wheels
Upgraded retro stereo

The 5.7L TPI L98 V8 was a desirable engine in 1989, and putting it in an F-body made it competitive with the mighty Mustang 5.0. With 225 horsepower on tap, it was a strong runner and the bulletproof Chevrolet tuned-port fuel injection system is famous for torque output. The engine bay is tidy and incredibly well-maintained, with easy service access and signs of regular maintenance throughout. Underneath, the 700R4 4-speed automatic shifts quickly enough to make it seem like second gear is connected to your right foot, and it slices through traffic with ease thanks to the engine's fat torque curve. The exhaust system with Magnaflow muffler gives it an unbeatable note up-and-down the throttle, and with power steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes, and an upgraded suspension that includes recently added UMI Performance control arms and springs with a QA1 rear sway bar, this GTA is an absolute blast to drive. And for the perfect '80s performance look it rolls on its original, WS6-spec gold mesh alloys wearing 245/50/16 Cooper Zeon Sport performance radials.
The ultimate low-profile high-profile car, this rare 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA offers something for everyone, especially if your first love is performance. Call today!