£18,167
1979 Pontiac Trans-Am Fire Bird Equipped with the much-sought-after flagship 400 cubic inch high-performance engine
Hampson Auctions • UK • 27 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£18,167
1979 Pontiac Trans-Am Fire Bird Equipped with the much-sought-after flagship 400 cubic inch high-performance engine
UK • 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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83,885 miles
FNC 271T
1979
Auction
2W87K9N161572
LHD
United Kingdom
£18,167
1979 Pontiac Trans-Am Fire Bird Equipped with the much-sought-after flagship 400 cubic inch high-performance engine
Hampson Auctions • UK • 27 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
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 ...
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 3rd Nov 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
136,732 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Nov 2020, 136,732 miles
Passed
On 29th Apr 2019, 136,010 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- exhaust close to brake hose
Failed
On 10th Apr 2019, 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 4th Apr 2017, 13,591 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- ALL BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED
- REAR EXHAUST CLOSE TO REAR TYRES
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