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£25,727

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Macho T/A

Bring A Trailer • US • 11 Jul 2025

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Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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£25,727

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Macho T/A

US • 11 Jul 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Macho T/A is a limited-edition model with a 403ci V8 engine. It features a recent refurbishment but has some known mechanical and cosmetic issues that need attention.

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Condition 

6

The car has had a refurbishment, including a repaint and reupholstering. However, the horn doesn't work, the rear speakers are missing, the AC needs work, the oil pressure gauge is intermittent, and the selling dealer recommends replacing the exhaust system. The odometer also has a discrepancy.

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27,000 miles

2W87K9L138835

1979

Auction

Automatic

LHD

United States

£25,727

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Macho T/A

Bring A Trailer • US • 11 Jul 2025

Market Position:

Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

TMU 403ci V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Starlight Black Paint Black Vinyl Upholstery 15" Snowflake Alloy Wheels WS6 Package DKM Steering Wheel Pushbutton Radio Records & Documentation This 1979 Pontiac Firebird is #26 of a reported 96 Trans Am examples converted to Macho T/A specification when new.

Changes were carried out by DKM Performance of Phoenix, Arizona, and highlights included Hooker headers, shortened front springs, and revised distributor timing along with special graphics, body moldings, and serialized badging.

Power is from a 403ci V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential, and a three-year refurbishment completed in preparation for the sale included a repaint in Starlight Black, reupholstering the cabin, and overhauling various mechanical systems.

This Trans Am Macho T/A is now offered by the selling dealer with build documentation, recent records, and an Ohio title.

The car is said to have been finished f...

Price Analysis vs Other Firebird Trans Am Machos

£10,848

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£27,810

Median Price (Since 2020)

£35,286

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