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August 17, 2010
2011 Mustang GT Vs. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
Tampa Sports Car Examiner
In continuation of the legendary Ford VS. GM race, a stock 2011 Mustang GT with an automatic transmission was put up against a 2001 Pontiac Trans Am with a manual transmission and minimal bolt on modifications. Which vehicle is better, the 2011 Mustang GT or the 2001 Trans Am? Read more at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
August 9, 2010
Hemmings Find Of The Day: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
By Dan Strohl
Hemmings
Y’know, there just aren’t many instances of a car company taking advantage of pop culture promotion of its cars like the Bandit Trans Am. Off the top of my head, all I can think of are the Graduate Alfa Romeo Spiders and the recent Bumblebee Camaros. Anyway, this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am for sale on Hemmings.com looks from the photos to be an excellent example of the Y82 Special Edition. From the seller’s description:
ws6 performance package ,hurst t-tops, phs documentation, build sheet ,window sticker,matching numbers,complete ground up restoration in 2003,stored in heated garage,hardly driven,400 pontiac motor bored .060 ,speed pro pistons,moly rings,comp cam,edelbrock intake/750 cfm carb,#62 cyl heads off 67 gto motor,still have orig heads,headers,dual exaust,very fast ,turbo350 trans,b-m torque converter,shift kit sub-frame connectors,polygrafite bushings,all new a/c components under hood,too much more to list, this is not a clone or a tribute car or a replica but it is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, true y82 at a realistic price, vin#2w87zn138201. this car is awsome, fast and handles unbelievable. The interior is totally new, even the dash and the decals are perfect, this car is originally from texas.
See more at Hemmings.
July 22, 2010
July 15, 2010
Top Ten Vehicles That Need to Come Back But Can’t Because Their Brands No Longer Exist
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
We got a ton of comments on the list of “Top Ten Vehicles That Need to Come Back”. I didn’t include any of the cars below cause they are all from dead brands. But if we lived in an alternate universe, then yes, all of these rides would need to come back! See the rest of the list after the jump!
Pontiac Trans Am
Duh.
July 9, 2010
Parnelli Jones’ 1969 Boss 302 Trans Am Race Car
powerTV Media
It was February, 1968 when Bunkie Knudsen arrived in Dearborn. Henry Ford II had successfully recruited Knudsen from Pontiac, after Ed Cole was appointed President at GM. In September of 1969, Knudsen was shown the door but the impact he’d had at Ford would continue to be felt for years. Read more…
Photos: Russo and Steele
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July 2, 2010
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June 10, 2010
Lingenfelter’s Latest Trans Am
Bick66
Much like the first Lingenfelter 2010 Camaro-based Trans Am conversion, they’ve brilliantly managed to bring the essence of the early 1970′s Trans Am into the fifth generation. With the Pontiac nameplate having been put to rest, the odds of a production Trans Am are slim to none, but this is one way that Pontiac lovers can keep the dream alive. Under the hood you’ll find an LSX block sporting a very appropriate 455 cid, and an impressive 11.5:1 compression resulting in a healthy output of 655 horsepower and 610 lbs ft of torque. This badass machine is currently running with the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour. See one more picture after the jump, and read more over at LSX TV.
April 12, 2010
Muscle in Melbourne
Tcassa
Hundreds of American muscle cars were on display in the heart of Melbourne, Australia this past Sunday. The day long event, appropriately titled the American Motoring Show, included some of the finest iron this side of the Pacific. Rods, replica Cobras, Studebakers, and countless Pony cars to name a few were all fighting for the passing attention, with my favorite being a beautiful 1934 California Kid tribute. With a relaxed atmosphere, this turned out to be one great show! Loads of pics after the jump!
March 31, 2010
Photo of the Day
By Jen Dunnaway
Editor
Today’s incongruous pairing comes from MaryAnn’s Trans Am ride page. Take a look, and if you find any Photo of the Day candidates, don’t hesitate to drop me a line!
