£18,167
1979 Pontiac Trans-Am Fire Bird Equipped with the much-sought-after flagship 400 cubic inch high-performance engine
United Kingdom • 27 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Pontiac Trans-Am Firebird, imported to the UK in 2014, features a rebuilt 6.6-litre V8 engine with a mild camshaft upgrade, performance suspension, and a bespoke exhaust system. It also includes striking 18-inch Year One billet alloy wheels and a modern Pioneer stereo.
Condition
7
The car presents beautifully, having benefitted from a full body respray and a host of mechanical upgrades. The description mentions slight wear being visible which puts it into the Very Good category.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
2W87K9N161572
Chassis No:
Odometer:
83,885 miles
FNC 271T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
MOT – Exempt A true slice of American muscle car history, this 1979 Pontiac Trans-Am Firebird presents beautifully, having benefitted from a full body respray around eight years ago and a host of mechanical upgrades since.
Imported to the UK in 2014, this example is equipped with the desirable and rarer 6.6-litre V8, known as the Pontiac 400 engine.
It has undergone a professional rebuild, during which it was fitted with a mild camshaft upgrade, enhancing both performance and the signature V8 soundtrack.
The car’s suspension has also seen a full overhaul, with upgraded performance-rated springs, struts, leaf springs, body bushings, and track rod arms, providing a more planted and responsive driving experience.
A bespoke, hand-made exhaust system complements the upgraded powertrain, offering a deep and purposeful tone.
Visually, the Trans-Am sits on striking 18-inch Year One billet alloy wheels wrapped in brand-new tyres.
Inside, a modern Pioneer stereo system has been discreetly ...
Points of note
£3,331
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£26,476
Median Price (Since 2020)
£367,242
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 03 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
136,732 miles
Registration Date
1979-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 04 2020 with 136,732 miles
Passed
On Apr 29 2019 with 136,010 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- exhaust close to brake hose
Failed
On Apr 10 2019 with 136,007 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Minor:
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- exhaust rubbing on rear axle and brake pipe
Passed
On Apr 04 2017 with 13,591 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- ALL BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED
- REAR EXHAUST CLOSE TO REAR TYRES
Passed
On Nov 25 2015 with 13,854 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN A COIL
Passed
On Nov 14 2014 with 127,000 miles
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