Here’s Your Chance to Own a 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a gem amongst American muscle cars. Luckily for muscle car fans, one is currently on sale. Interested buyers will have to act fast, though.

This righteous pony is only on sale for four more days. As of this writing, the current bid is $81,000. The auction concludes on Tuesday, November 26, at 2:30 AM. So don’t hesitate to place a bid because this muscle car classic is going fast in more ways than one.

The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

According to the auction listing on Bring a Trailer, this Firebird’s current owner purchased the vehicle nine years ago. They refurbished the vehicle from 2018 to 2019. That work included removing and taking apart the car’s suspension components, drivetrain, and front end.

Additionally, the seller rebuilt this Pontiac’s engine and transmission. They also media blasted and refinished several components. Afterward, they refinished this Trans Am in white with a blue hood stripe.

According to the listing, this 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is available on dealer consignment. The sale will include a broadcast sheet, refurbishment records, PHS documents, car show awards, a car cover, and a clean California title. The selling dealer is offering this vehicle at no reserve.

Features

In addition to its creamy white paint job, this Trans Am features a shaker hood, front fender vents, a rear decklid spoiler, and dual exhaust outlets. It also comes with a front air dam and spoiler. According to the listing, this Firebird’s windshield, side windows, and windshield are all brand-new.

This Pontiac muscle car rides on 15″ Rally II wheels that its current owner mounted with 245/50 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. Thankfully for interested buyers, the car has power steering. No matter how cool a classic car is, it’s a pain to operate it without power steering. Just ask Jay Leno. Braking comes from power-assisted front discs, as well as rear drum brakes.

Interior

This Pontiac’s front bucket seats have black custom kit vinyl (219) upholstery. It’s a fitting stylistic flourish for a muscle car of this era. Other interior features include a center console, a rear window defogger, air conditioning, and rear shoulder belts.

There is also an AM/FM radio along with a rear-mounted cassette deck, both of which the current owner rebuilt. The gauge cluster includes a 160-mph speedometer, a fuel meter, and indicators for coolant, amperage, and oil pressure.

According to the listing, the Firebird’s five-digit odometer shows 98,000 miles on the vehicle. However, this car’s total mileage is unknown.

Engine

An LS5 455ci High Output V8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor powers this 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. According to the listing, Pontiac factory rated this bad boy to have an output of 305 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque.

A Muncie M22 four-speed manual gearbox coupled with a Safe-T-Trac Differential sends that power to the Firebird’s rear wheels. In addition to rebuilding this vehicle’s engine and transmission, the seller also replaced the fuel tank, wiring harness, exhaust system, and left exhaust manifold.