Pontiac thunderbird 19808/7/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Open this coupe's mile-wide doors and you'll find a fully restored interior that blends seamlessly with the car's monochromatic paint! Custom leather and suede wraps PROCAR Rally buckets in front of factory buckets that are finished with PROCAR Rally foam. And everything, from this Pontiac's stainless fuel lines to its stainless Rick's tank, appears to be in good, road-ready condition. That roster of proven hardware rolls on billet Year One Snowflakes, which twist 275/35ZR18 Nitto Invos in front of 295/35ZR18 Nitto Invos. ![]() Outside those pipes, fresh stainless lines cinch gold-detailed Baer 6S calipers, 6-piston up front and 4-piston out back, on a combination of 13 and 14-inch drilled and slotted rotors. At the center of that chassis, custom, coated exhaust stacks a 3-inch crossover in front of coated SpinTech mufflers, heat wrapped tail pipes and 2.5-inch side-splitter tips. Opposite those shocks, a Detroit Speed front-clip centers power rack-and-pinion steering between tubular control arms and modern coil-overs. Those springs float between widened wheel tubs and Detroit Speed shocks. That pumpkin rides Detroit Speed leafs, which, narrowed two inches, provide a 3-inch drop. Behind the Chevrolet Performance small block, a Chevrolet Performance 4L65E 4-speed spins power to a 10-bolt third member that's fitted with a Truetrac differential, 3.73 gears and Currie 31-spline axles. And items like stainless fluid lines, GM plug wires and heavy duty brake components convey a distinct sense of well-thought performance.Īt the bottom of this slick, second-generation Trans Am, solid floorpans reflect solid restoration. Aesthetically, the Satin Black engine bay is detailed with a smoothed firewall, aftermarket fender braces and trick hood supports. And everything communicates well thanks to customized Chevrolet Performance wiring harnesses. A Kwik Performance serpentine drive spins a modern alternator opposite a modern AC compressor. A Be Cool radiator fronts two SPAL cooling fans. Speaking of breathing, the spirited mill funnels spent gases through $2,800 worth of Detroit Speed headers. A racing-inspired ASA cam maximizes intake efficiency through better breathing. A nodular crank, powdered connecting rods and hypereutectic pistons compress that volatile union. That air marries fuel in rectangular-port L92-style heads, which make excellent use of high-rate springs. And despite consistently delivering track-blistering, low-end performance, it revs to 6,600 RPM and regularly achieves over 20 MPG! Up top, a custom air tube and Spectre filter element funnel wind in to a GM throttle body and familiar composite intake. Take a look under the long hood and you'll find 6.2 liters of small block fury! Officially known as the Chevrolet Performance LS376/525, that sweet crate engine twists respectable 10.7 to 1 compression into 525 horsepower and 475 lb./ft. And at the back of the car, a contoured wing frames body-width LED taillights. At the sides of that trim, polished door handles add a little pizzazz while stylish vents and painted mirrors perfectly complement requisite wheel spoilers. At the top of those lights, a broad hood centers a “T/A-6 6” branded scoop in front of tinted glass that's framed in color-keyed stainless. At the front of the car's fastback profile, an aggressive dual-port grille founds simple parking lamps beneath a prominent arrowhead and boxy LED headlights. And today, this handsome Poncho walks a fine line between tastefully contemporary and traditionally flamboyant. Glossy yet menacing, that freshening sports a rich coat of Starlight Black 2-stage which was detailed with intricate Screamin' Chicken decals and a familiar “TRANS AM” callout. Not too long ago, this T-toped coupe was the beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration. Are you a Trans Am enthusiast who's searching for a cool F2 that you can literally purchase and drive straight to the show? We've got the car for you! Combining 525 horsepower with stealthy aesthetics, upgraded convenience, an upgraded driveline and a full Detroit Speed suspension, this Poncho certainly has the performance to back up its outstanding looks. That's precisely the story with this fully restored, LS3-powered pro-touring resto-mod. But, when you do find a gem, it's usually a well done classic that was someone's labor of love. ![]() Think about it, finding a super nice early '80s Trans Am can be challenging. And while that's a bit unfortunate, it also creates a unique market for folks who really invest in the cars. In the collector car world, late '70s and early '80s Trans Ams haven't gained quite as much traction as late '60s and early '70s Trans Ams. Ground Up Built Trans Am Pro-Touring Resto-mod LS3 V8 4spd Auto AC Leather DSE ![]()
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