1981 Pontiac Firebird

This vehicle is located at our Metro Detroit facility - 3175 Martin Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48390 GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this highly restored and award-winning 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car for your consideration. This Trans Am features a Blueprint 396 cubic inch V8 paired with a 4L80E automatic transmission and a Quick Performance 9-inch rear axle. Recently painted in a beautiful custom Red exterior, this example features a matching Red interior, with each body panel individually removed and painted to achieve a high-quality finish. This Trans Am has outstanding Pace Car heritage and was awarded 1st place in the Modified Class at the 2024 Trans Am Nationals. The glove box door is also signed by John Schinella at the 2024 Trans Am Nationals reflecting the original color intended by GM designer. Performance upgrades include a FiTech fuel injection system, an 850 CFM street/race carburetor, a triple-disc torque converter, a rebuilt front suspension with tubular control arms, an upgraded performance braking system, Borgeson power steering, performance leaf springs with CalTracs traction bars, and a performance exhaust system. Additional highlights include new Recaro seats and carpet, new 17-inch GTA wheels, numerous amounts of documentation, along with a copy of the original broadcast sheet and much more. Drive this one out of our showroom or have us assist with shipping it to you anywhere in the United States! Don't hesitate to call us with any questions or for more information. The 1981 Pontiac Trans Am was part of the second-generation Firebird that had become one of America's most recognizable performance cars. Pontiac's Trans Am had evolved throughout the 1970s, combining aggressive styling with the performance image that helped define the muscle car era. By 1981, the Trans Am featured the distinctive aerodynamic styling of the late second-generation cars, including its long hood, sculpted bodywork, and iconic rear spoiler. The 1981 model year was also notable as the final year of the second-generation Firebird, giving these cars an important place in Pontiac history. Trans Ams from this era remain highly sought after for their dramatic styling, performance heritage, and connection to the muscle car culture of the late 1970s and early 1980s. To see over 80 photos of this car, including the undercarriage please visit our website www.grautogallery.com