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47k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

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Sold for $11,250 on 2/2/24comments-icon57Comments
No Reserve: 47k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

This 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Bright Red over Camel leather upholstery. Features include a limited-slip differential, the WS6 Special Performance Package, a Y99 Rally Tuned Suspension, 16″ gold-finished diamond-spoke aluminum wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, a rear spoiler, pop-up headlights, fog lights, a Delco cassette stereo, power windows, power locks, air conditioning, cruise control, and front bucket seats. The seller purchased the car in 2023 and under current ownership, a fluids service and tune-up are said to have been performed. This Firebird Trans Am shows 47k miles is now offered at no reserve with the owner’s manual, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Tennessee title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 47k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

The car is finished in Bright Red (81) and features a rear spoiler, fog lights, hood vents, power-adjustable side mirrors, dual exhaust outlets, and pop-up headlights. The right door was refinished under previous ownership, and the seller notes that the power antenna is inoperable in addition to a dent on the left rear quarter panel.

No Reserve: 47k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

The 16″ gold-finished diamond-spoke aluminum wheels are mounted with 245/50 Kuhmo Ecsta tires. Braking is provided by power-assisted vented disc brakes at each corner. The car came equipped from the factory with power steering and the WS6 Special Performance package, the latter of which added larger front and rear stabilizer bars.

No Reserve: 47k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

The cabin features front bucket seats and individual rear seats trimmed in Camel leather, and amenities include a Delco cassette stereo with a graphic equalizer as well as power windows, power locks, air conditioning, cruise control, and a rear window defogger.

No Reserve: 47k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

The leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel is mounted on a tilting column and frames a 140-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for voltage, fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The six-digit odometer shows 47k miles, approximately 1,600 of which were added by the seller.

No Reserve: 47k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

The high-output 5.0-liter V8 features tuned-port fuel injection for a factory rating of 190 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. In January 2023 a fluids service was reportedly performed along with a tune-up and replacement of the valve seals.

No Reserve: 47k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. The transmission and differential fluids were changed in January 2023 per the seller.

No Reserve: 47k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

The build sheet shows production in Van Nuys, California as well as factory colors and equipment.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Tennessee with a gap in entries between 1990 and 2004. A manufacturer safety recall related to the seat belt buckles is noted in a June 1990 entry.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $11,250 by Trailerking
Auction Ended February 2, 2024 at 11:30AM PT
Bids 31
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BaT Essentials

Seller: crum72c10
Location: Chucky, Tennessee 37641
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 1G2FW21F3JL209664
  • 47k Miles Shown
  • 5.0-Liter V8
  • Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Limited-Slip Differential
  • Bright Red Paint
  • Camel Leather Upholstery
  • WS6 Special Performance Package
  • Cross-Spoke 16" Wheels w/Gold Centers
  • Y99 Rally Tuned Suspension
  • Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Pop-Up Headlights
  • Fog Lights
  • Delco Cassette Stereo
  • Power Windows Accessories
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Manufacturer Build Sheet
  • Manufacturer's Literature
  • Accident-Free Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #135219