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1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

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Sold for $15,750 on 8/15/22comments-icon52Comments
No Reserve: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

This 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is finished in red over gray cloth upholstery and is powered by a fuel-injected 5.7-liter V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes 16″ diamond spoke wheels, air conditioning, power windows and locks, factory aerodynamic bodywork, the WS6 suspension package, and a later-model CD stereo. The car is said to have been registered in New York since new and was acquired by the seller in February 2022. This third-generation Firebird Trans Am shows 59k miles and is now offered at no reserve with a window sticker, a build sheet, manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New York title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The car was factory-finished in Bright Red (81U) and is said to have been repainted to repair clear coat damage under previous ownership. Exterior details include silver lower-body cladding, Trans Am door handle badging, fog lights, dual exhaust outlets, a rear spoiler, and window tint.

No Reserve: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Black-finished 16” GTA style wheels with polished lips wear 245/50 Falken Ziex tires that show 2020 production date codes. The car was equipped from the factory with four-wheel disc brakes and the WS6 Performance Suspension Package.

No Reserve: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The cabin features power-adjustable front sport seats and a contoured rear bench upholstered in gray cloth with color-coordinated door panels and carpeting. Appointments include cruise control, power accessories, air conditioning, and a later-model CD stereo.

No Reserve: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer. Auxiliary gauges are mounted in the center of the dashboard. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 59k miles, only a handful of which were added during current ownership.

No Reserve: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The 5.7-liter L98 V8 features Tuned Port Injection along with an aftermarket exhaust system and was factory rated at 225 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. Service in early 2021 is said to have included replacing cooling, fuel, and ignition system components.

No Reserve: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. Corrosion can be seen on the underbody components.

No Reserve: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The window sticker shows initial delivery to Dyer Motors of Riverhead, New York, along with optional equipment and a total MSRP of $19,363. A build sheet and manufacturer’s literature are also included in the sale.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in New York. A gap in entries between 1987 and 2001 is noted.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $15,750 by bharrison
Auction Ended August 15, 2022 at 11:11AM PT
Bids 28
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BaT Essentials

Seller: volvoguy1
Location: Huntington Station, New York 11746
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 1G2FW2188JL206163
  • 59k Miles Shown
  • 5.7-Liter L98 V8
  • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Bright Red Paint
  • Gray Cloth Upholstery
  • 16" Factory Wheels
  • Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Aftermarket Exhaust System
  • WS6 Performance Suspension
  • Power-Adjustable Front Sport Seats
  • Air Conditioning
  • Power Windows & Locks
  • Later-Model CD Stereo
  • Window Sticker
  • Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #81518