£15,120 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Brightwells • UK • 25 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£15,120 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
UK • 25 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a 'Smokey and the Bandit' tribute car, featuring a 5.0 V8 engine, T-top roof, and numerous upgrades. It has been recently serviced and is in daily use, making it a presentable driver, though not a show car.
Condition
6
The car is in daily use, suggesting it's mechanically sound but likely has wear and tear. The description mentions it has been turned into a tribute car, implying modifications and potential imperfections. The need for suspension and brake overhauls, along with mentions of new parts, indicates that some reconditioning has been done and/or is required, so it is 'Good' condition.
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99,829 miles (via 2025 MOT)
2W87K9N123932
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
OBD292
1979
Auction
£15,120 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Brightwells • UK • 25 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Description Smokey and the Bandit tribute car with removable Targa top; 5.0 V8 power; fabulous exhaust note; new wheels and tyres; in daily use and driven 90 miles to the sale; 10-4 good buddy, yee-ha! When Ford released the wildly successful Mustang in 1964, General Motors jumped on the ‘pony car’ bandwagon by launching its own high-performance hot shots, the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird which shared the same platform.
In 1969 a range-topping Trans Am version of the Firebird was introduced with a special Ram Air engine and performance handling package.
The second generation Firebird came out in 1970, Pontiac shoehorning the massive 455ci big block into the Trans Am resulting in one of the most sought-after performance cars of the era.
In 1973 the Trans Am became available with the iconic Firebird ‘Screaming Chicken’ graphic on the bonnet, now forever associated with the black-and-gold Trans Am famously driven by Burt Reynolds in ‘ Smokey and the Bandit’ .
Built in 197...
Price Analysis vs Other Firebird Trans Ams
£1,966
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£26,459
Median Price (Since 2020)
£367,242
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 4th Jun 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
99,829 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Jun 2025, 99,829 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On 5th Jun 2024, 98,257 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 18th Aug 2020, 98,159 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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