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1967-2002
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
If they bring it back, we will buy them.
Pictures of our eleven (11) cars!!!!
Click on the cars to see them all
Coming soon, updated pictures of our 14 cars.
I hope many of you
will remember me, my name is Gilbert. For many years, I tore up the eBay
web site with winning bids on all kinds of Firebird and Trans Am items. I
not only had the largest Firebird toy collection around, but I also collected
all Pontiac memorabilia. I spoke with many fellow bird watchers, and
enjoyed the hobby. Well, bad health hit me several years ago, and I sold
all of my real cars, and only kept the toys. I dropped off the map as they
say.
Then came the year 2004. Better health, and new medication came along.
Then something happened that would change my life. Better than any drug,
or money, or dream. I was having dinner with my parents, on my dad's
birthday. We were talking old times, me of my old cars, and life with my
first Trans Am. My father then started talking about his first car.
Guess what. It turned out to be a Pontiac. A 1949 Pontiac he had
bought after he got back from Korea. Then he paused in his speech, and
said something that stopped me dead in my tracts. He said, "you know,
there isn't a day that doesn't go by that I don't think about that car".
The reason it hit me so hard, is that is what I felt every day also. As I
looked at my dad, I knew what I had to do. I knew that I did not want to
be sitting here twenty years from now, saying the same thing to my kids.
It still ate at me that I had always been sorry that I had sold my 1979 Trans Am. That was my first new car, purchased in Westminster CA at Bob Longpre Pontiac in 1978. I bought it the first week the new 1979 Trans Am cars came out. It was nocturnal blue, with light blue trim, and was my pride and joy. I joined several clubs, and went to several car shows and events, including what they called a Trans A Rama back in those days. Over a hundred Trans Ams went to the event, and I had some great times.
Those were the best times of my life. The plates on my Trans Am read "TA DEVIL". But when the real life issues happened, and I had to sell all my Trans Am cars.
The very next day, I started looking for my lost years
and begin to look for a 1979 Trans Am. Not just any Trans Am, but one
that would bring back the joy and pride I had in my first Trans Am.
I found a few that were
close, but they were not in the best of shape, and the price of these cars
had started to rise. I
searched for just under six months looking for the right Trans Am to replace the legend. All the cars I saw left me feeling like I would never find the perfect one.
I could settle for some of them, but I knew I would not be happy in the long
run. So I had to face the facts. If I was going to find the car to replace my original one, only the best was going to work for me. And I knew I was going to pay what ever it took to
get that car when I found it. I found it on eBay, listed in Seattle
WA. It was in mint shape, with only 46,000 miles. It had all the
options, including the famous WS-6 package. The only non original item
is the after market CD player, installed using the original radio face
plate. Two additional speakers were added to the front, not causing
any damage, and the rear speakers were also replaced with new speaker
grills. All the new speaker grills were painted using the correct GM
camel color, and look great. This was the one. It spoke to me, and I just knew this was the one
from the pictures posted. I waited till the end of the auction, and
bid ten thousand over the current bid. I was not going to lose out on
this car. I won the bid, lucky for me not the full 10K over current I
had bid, and got ready for Firebird Fever to set in. I bought a plane
ticket, overcame my fear of flying for that day, and flew to Seattle.
When I saw the car, life started over again. I drove it home, having
the time of my life doing so. At every gas station, I had the
attendant comment on the car. I had people come up to me to tell me
stories of the car they had back in the 70's. I felt like Burt
Reynolds. So radio blasting, and T-Tops off, I was south bound and down,
coming home to Southern California.
Here is the car that jump started my life again. B eautiful
Nocturnal Blue, with tan trim and interior, I located this winner on eBay in
October of 2004. In showroom condition,
the miles are just
over 45,000. I flew up to Seattle WA from Southern CA, and drove it
home, with no issues. It has all the
options, including the WS-6 performance package.
It has all the
power options, including the rare power antenna on the front fender.
This was usually reserved for the 10th Anniversary cars only, and very few
non Anniversary cars have them. The
paint is all original, as is the hobnail interior.
This is the first car I bought when I
started getting back into buying and starting my mini collection. I am
the second owner, and this car has never seen rain. I love it.
Pontiac documentation
was included.
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
WS-6
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We now attend car shows and enjoy weekend
drives only. The paint is like glass, and the interior is still like new.
The best
showings so far have been the Pontiac Oakland Western Regional events in 2005
and 2008. We took
first place both years in the stock 1970-1981 Trans Am class.
Shortly after getting my 1979 T/A, I went after one of the old birds, and found this 1969 Firebird 400. The 1969 has always been my favorite early bird, so this was the one
I really wanted. I found it on a classic car sale site on the
internet in December of 2004. All stock, with many options, including some rare ones, it sports 88K original miles.
I am the third owner, and was delivered new here in Southern California back in
1969. Pontiac documentation was included.
1969 Pontiac
Firebird 400
Next it was my son's turn to get his first real car. He found this 2000 NHRA
Trans Am on eBay, and it was on the way in late December of 2004. Arriving
December 24, 2004 from Texas, it is in great shape. All options, including T-Tops on this rare bird.
He is the second owner of this car, and has added many upgrades on this car.
Pontiac documentation was included.
2000 NHRA
Pontiac Trans Am
A s my daughter graduated college in January of 2005, it became her turn at her dream car.
Showing that I raised my kids right, she went after a newer Pontiac, an Impulse Blue 2004 GTO. Found on
eBay in April 2005, and belonging to a young actor from Hollywood, it came with only 4,000 miles, and all
the options.
We are the second owners of this car, and all Pontiac documentation was
included.
2004
Pontiac GTO
On May 5 of 2005, I saw this car on
eBay. Just like my first car, Dark Blue with light Blue trim. It looked like a nice daily driver, and I needed one, so I bought it. It was trucked in the last week of May
2005, arriving June 3, 2005. This car has just over 100K, but has T-Tops and the famous WS6 handling package.
Not a show car, but you cant beat driving to work in a classic 1979 Trans Am
like this.
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Sold
My daughter and son wanted a second car they could share, so they wouldn't have to drive their T/A or GTO to work or school. Again turning to
eBay, we found this mint, stock 1988 Fiero GT, with 53K. My kids flew up to Colorado in July
of
2005, and drove it back home, with no problems. Everything works, including the A/C that they used driving back home. It was over 100 degrees in Las Vegas on the drive home.
This car turned out so nice, that they don't use it as a daily driver.
Car shows and events only now. Best showing so far is second place
finish in a local Pontiac show.
1988 Pontiac
Fiero
I am not sure why, but I was still looking at cars on
eBay in May of 2005, when this car caught my eye. It's a 1985 Trans Am roadster, made by Auto Form Corp. back in the 80's when Pontiac stopped making the Firebird convertibles. Sporting the classic black with gold trim design, the rear seat area is now covered with bullet like head backs, like the batmobile. In great shape with only 74K, it now becomes the 10th Pontiac we own here in our house. It arrived safe and sound
in July 2005 after the Fiero arrived.
We are the second owners, and
Pontiac documentation was
included.
1985 Pontiac Trans Am
Convertible Roadster
I bought this car in December 2005 on eBay to be a daily driver. I really
wanted a Firebird 400, but could not afford it at the time. I tried to
be happy with it, but it just wasn't the same. I kept it and drive it
once in a while, but I will be selling it this year. I might get that
Classic Firebird driver, or just use it be buy gas for the other cars. I need
loan money just to fill the cars up now!!
1971 Pontiac
Le Mans 400
This car has always interested me. Pontiac has always been so far ahead
of the curve when it comes to options on it's cars. This 1989 Grand Prix Turbo L/E
follows this proud tradition. Powered by a McLaren Turbo Charger, it does
0 to 60 in about 5 seconds with very minor modifications. This car has
that, so it becomes a daily driver for us in May of 2006. Found of eBay,
the car was shipped in June 2006. We are the third owners, and
has just over 100K miles.
1989 Pontiac
Turbo Grand Prix
Sold to buy the 2002 GTP
below
When Pontiac brought back the ram air hoods with the 4th generation
birds, I fell in love with them. It looks evil and powerful just parked.
Once again on eBay, I saw this car in September of 2006. A 1996 Firebird Formula LT1 WS-6, with 6
speed. It had 116K miles, but the owner had kept the car up nice, and it had
just been serviced. Always looking for a bargain, my kids and I drove up
to Oregon November 4, 2006 and made the 1000 mile drive back with no issues. My plan is to use this car for small weekend trips, to the likes
of Monterey, San Francisco, Palm Springs, San Diego, or any where we can drive
with the T-Tops off, and radio blasting.
1996 Pontiac
Formula WS-6
Sold to buy the 1999
Firehawk below
One of my original cars back
in the late 70's and early 80's was a green 1969 Firebird 350 Convertible.
I have some pictures of it here on my site, and was a very stock, very low
optioned car. It had a manual top, base hub caps, and drum brakes.
But I still liked that car, the way the engine smelled, the fresh air when
driving, etc. So I
found this car online in April of 2007, and called right away. Two days
later I had paid for it, and 10 days later it was in my garage. This
one is the top of the line, with the 400 Motor, Power disc brakes, power windows,
power antenna, rally II rims, deluxe interior, working A/C and Power top.
This will be a show car after we clean and polish, and replace a few trim items.
1969 Pontiac
Firebird
400
Convertible
Still online, I found this site called Craig's List. A local want ad
type service, I saw this 1 998
Firebird Formula LS1 in May of 2007. After talking to my son, we agreed to
go share the cost of this car. He had been driving my older Bonneville SSEI
supercharged car, but his Trans Am has the LS1 engine, and he loves that engine.
This car has 88K original miles, and always dealer serviced. The owner
spent over 3K on the car just before he sold it, changing all belts and hoses,
and servicing
all items like new brakes, air conditioner, and required maintenance items. My son has
been driving it to school and word since then. Keep posted, cause even if
my son says he is not going to change anything, I say that all the time, and I
always do~!
1998 Pontiac
Formula
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Still on Craig's List in April of 2008, this nice Firehawk called out to me.
This car has 60K original one owner miles, and always dealer serviced. The owner
had this car as a company car!!. Man, am I working for the wrong company.
I will keep this car original, but have some plans to upgrade a few items.
I sold the 1996 Formula to get this car. Keep checking back, this car is
going to be super nice in a few months when we are done with it.
1999 Pontiac
Trans Am Firehawk Convertible
Still online, still on Craig's List, this Grand Prix joined us in July of
2008.
This car has 56K original one owner miles, and always garaged. It comes
with a long list of options, including moon roof, leather interior, chrome rims,
and heads up display. It drives like a new car, and even smells new
inside. The engine is the stock 3800. We sold our
1992 Bonneville SSEI and upgraded to this ride. I really enjoy the ride,
and quality of the car. This becomes my daily driver for now.
2002 Pontiac
Grand Prix GT
Craig's List is going to break me. As I was enjoying my new 2002
Grand Prix GT, I ran across an ad for this 2002 Grand Prix GTP supercharged
coupe the following month in August of 2008. Sure, it was nice, and a great price, but I figured it had high
mileage or issues. Guess what?? It was a one owner, elderly couple,
car with only 15K miles. That's right, they put just over 2K a year on it.
I spent two days talking with Dan at Costa Mesa Pontiac and GMC before I decided
I wanted it. I listed and sold my 2001 Bonneville SLE in one day, and one
day later I was taking this car home to join his GT brother. I am so
impressed with how these two Grand Prix cars drive.
2002 Pontiac
Grand Prix GTP
Original owner, Southern California car, this documented Special Edition
Smokey and The Bandit Trans Am is going to be a father and son project over
the next few years. As time, work, school, and money permits, we are
going to bring this car back to show room condition. Right now it just
sits, and get driven a few miles every week. It's time will come soon.
1977
Trans Am S/E
And the really bad news, I still look for cars on
eBay every day. What will be next?
Maybe one of these, I like these cars!!!
1977 L/E Can Am with Shaker Scoop
400 Pontiac Motor
1989 Trans Am
Turbo Charged Pace Car
Feel free to ask us any questions about any of our cars!
U pcoming
car shows or cruises we will be at!!
Upcoming
Car
Shows
 
Buick - Oldsmobile - Pontiac
Car Show
October 19, 2008
Enderle Center -
17th
Street and Yorba St., Tustin, CA off the 55 Freeway
Sunday,
November
2, 2008
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Ricky & Ronnie's
Cruise-In Diner
1301 Sepulveda Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501 |
You never know who you might see~~
Past car
shows we have attended
Click on the
picture below
Click below for pictures of my past Trans Am and Firebird cars.
TA DEVIL (1979 Trans Am)
MSE TA (1982 MSE Trans Am)
1969 Firebird Convertible
Trans Am Club and Trans A Rama
All other past cars
| I have also been collecting Firebird and Trans Am toys since 1979. I was credited by several toys publications several years ago with having the largest Firebird Trans Am toy collection in the world. So I am adding pictures of my toys, so you can see what is out there. Please feel to ask question, or make any comments. Please enjoy the
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Visit my toy website below
The most complete toy history of the firebird Trans Am in the
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Site Updated on:
Saturday, October 18, 2008
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