NUMBER'S MATCHING 403 V8, AUTO TRANS, FACTORY CORRECT COLORS, VERY CLEAN '79 T/A

In 1979, he Trans Am was still an apex predator with nothing else on the road able to match its combination of brute horsepower and striking styling. These are the hot collector cars of the near future as enthusiasts who grew up behind the wheel rediscover their youth, nd this gorgeous Platinum silver example is a relatively unusual piece that's just a blast to drive.Looking for all the world like a clean, ell-maintained survivor, his is one stylish 'Bird. Has it been painted? Yes, ut it was a while ago and there are obvious signs that this car has been loved from day one. The steel bodywork is straight, he doors fit like they did on the showroom floor, nd even ground effects are in good order. Code 15 Platinum was a very popular color in 1979, nd it's aged well, ith the contrasting black and red graphics poping off the bright surface without looking as dated as some of the other combinations. It's not perfect, ut it's extremely nice with an honest look that has nothing to hide, hich I think I prefer to outright perfection. All the other Trans Am styling cues look great 30 years later, ncluding the ducktail spoiler and blacked-out taillights that stretch across the back of the car. Even the glass still shows a proper light Soft-Ray tint of factory original equipment.For a car famous for wretched excess, he code 75 Dark Carmine vinyl interior is flashy yet tasteful with the bright silver bodywork. The pleated vinyl seat covers look sporting yet refined, nd are wrapped around supportive buckets that hug you in place. Coordinated red door panels provide continuity, rapping around into a matching dash with an engine-turned fascia. It appears to be a fairly seamless blend of original and reproduction parts, nd it's hard to know where the line is, hich is a good thing. All the gauges are crisp and well-marked, nd this sucker's been upgraded with a modern AM/FM/CD stereo radio in the dash, hich feeds a set of speakers neatly mounted on the rear package shelf to fill the car with sound. The trunk is also quite tidy with black carpets that give it an upscale, inished look that's not totally correct but suggestive of this car's easy life. You could still get your choice of engines in 1979, ut the top performer when linked with an automatic transmission was this number's matching 403 cubic inch Oldsmobile V8. Effortless in everything it does, t makes great muscle car sounds and still carries enough horsepower to be a genuine thrill on the street. It's mostly stock save for routine maintenance items, nd it would be hard to tell anyway since everything is pretty well buried under the air cleaner and hood scoop. A replacement exhaust system sounds suitably and probably adds a few horsepower at the same time. With the quick-shifting TH350 3-speed automatic gearbox, cceleration is only a gentle squeeze of the accelerator away and the suspension is a good combination of sporting and comfortable. The underside shows off a lifetime in a warm climate and the positively gorgeous "snowflake" alloy wheels are now fitted with 255/60/15 BFG radials all around. Very nicely preserved, his Trans Am is a sure-fire future collectable that remains a ton of fun today. Don't wait, all today!