1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe 2-door 5.0l - Low Mileage Survivor on 2040-cars

This 1985 Trans Am is one of a kind. It was assembled in the third week of October 1984 as an early 1985 model, but because Norwood/Ohio plant ran out of the right production parts during the model year change, they "created" a wild mix: Exterior already shows the new 1985 changes (restyled air dams, vents, tail lights) and the new '85 dashboard (with grit pattern gauge design), combined with '84 vinyl bucket seats interior. The 305 H.O. (205 hp with Premium gas) is attached to a THM 700R4 (4speed) automatic box, which officially wasn't available anymore for 1985 H.O. - of 44.028 Trans Am made altogether for the 1985 model year, 1.665 were listed as "High Output" version.

I bought this beautiful, award winning 1985 Trans Am early last year with less than 32.000 mls from the second owner who drove it only to classic car events. The first owner once stored the Pontiac in a garage for almost 13 years of the 22 years he owned it and created a wonderful clean time capsule. (vehicles history is well documented and complete).
But every car guy will confirm you just don't store a car that long without having some flaws coming along - so I had to do some improvements on this Firebird: The 4 barrel carburetor (Quadrajet) was totally refurbished, all hoses were replaced. The Alternator was renewed, also headlights (converted from sealed beam to stronger H4), foglights, headliner, hood insulation, rear wheel brakes (completely incl. emergency brake cable), brake lines (now all stainless steel), all system liquids/fluids changed, water pump renewed, also the windshield washer pump and even the flasher relay.
Soon I found myself cruising around town every night with this classic 80's T-Top Bird and even enjoyed a roadtrip to the west coast, and honestly there wasn't one single day without getting thumbs up or compliments - this Trans Am really wows the crowd and causes a stir, which makes me think it better should be kept as a show/hobby car than a summertime daily driver.
That's why I rather see it in somebody's hands who won't drive it every day and treats it the way it deserves.

The body and floor panels are all clean, the V8 looks and runs like brand new (engine was refined this summer). The four speed automatic shifts smooth and soft, the original exhaust rumbles like in the good old muscle car days. Everything works fine, even the (original!) concealed headlight motors, cruise control and A/C (blows ice cold, was refilled this spring). Nothing is worn out or cracked, no filthy smell (non smoker car). If you know cars, then you also know about GM's quality issues especially in the 80's - one reason why so many of these stylish, sleek Firebirds became extinct. You'll have to dig deep finding a better Trans Am than this one, especially in this rare H.O. version. This Trans Am is just turn-key ready to go – get in and enjoy the summer!