1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 20th Anniversary Edition

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Super Clean w/ Just 29,004 Miles! Very Rare Hardtop/Cloth Interior Combo, Doc'd!
Stock #:
4727-DFW
Exterior Color:
White
Interior Color:
Camel
Body Type:
Coupe
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrain:
RWD
Engine:
3.8 V6 Turbo
Mileage:
29,004
If you're a Trans Am enthusiast, the 1989 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary pace car (with a moniker that long, you know it's good!) really is the one to own. It's still the fastest-accelerating T/A ever built, and it was the first Indy 500 Pace Car that didn't need any modifications to reach the required pace car speeds needed on race day. This particular beauty, with only 29,004 actual miles, is one of the cleanest, most documented examples available anywhere. Cool, fast, and rare? Where do we sign up?
This might be the most subtle GM pace car ever built, but the off-white Trans Am rocks the horsepower, and that's really all that matters. Heck, they probably tried to downplay that they stuffed the Buick Grand National's turbocharged powerplant into a car that could actually handle and brake properly, so white was the logical choice. The third-generation F-bodies were pretty good looking cars, particularly the Trans Am, and all the unique styling aspects are extremely well-preserved, including the ground effects and rear spoiler, which always had a tendency to crack. The fact that this is a 'slicktop' hardtop car with cloth interior is actually a really big deal, as this is only 1 of 15 cars made in that iteration. The paint is about as good as you could expect on the showroom floor, thanks to a lifetime as a cherished collectors' item, and this is one of the few that actually proudly wears its original pace car decals. Functional vents on the hood and a subtle TURBO badge on the front fenders are your only tipoff that this is a special car, but thanks to the impeccable preservation, you can go out and demonstrate its abilities without worries. Perfect it is not, but there certainly aren't many nicer than this left in the world.
Only 39 total hardtop 20th Anniversary Pace Cars were built in 1989, and only 15 came with the tan cloth you see inside this T/A. The deeply bolstered buckets are still incredibly comfortable even after 32 years and show really no wear and tear to speak of (even the plastic seatbelt clips still look practically new), again attributable to owners who understood that this was always an important car. Like most T/As, this Pace Car comes loaded with options including power windows, locks, and seats, factory A/C, cruise control, tilt wheel, and a powerful Delco AM/FM/cassette stereo that all came standard. In typical Pontiac fashion, there are seemingly thousands of buttons on the dash and steering wheel, but you'll get a feel for them quickly enough and it all works properly; even the A/C is nice and cold. A small boost gauge was integrated into the Trans Am's standard instrument panel, and Indy 500 Champion Johnny Rutherford (winner in 1974, 1976, and 1980) signed the map pockets hanging off the dash. The door panels are in excellent shape, as is the Synthwave-style center console, and the plush carpets have been protected with purposely numerated (this is car #486) mats that have likely been there since new. It's likely that the rear seats have never been used, and the cargo area behind the seats looks practically new as well - at this point, did you expect anything else?
The real reason these cars are special is under the hood: Buick's stunning 3.8 liter turbocharged V6 that was typically reserved for the lightning-quick Grand National. This was the only Trans Am model to be powered by a V6, but don't think this car is some slouch. Pontiac rated it at 250 horsepower to keep from stepping on Corvette's toes, but the GM factory dyno rang up 301 horsepower on a pretty consistent basis. And as insanely easy as the turbo engine is to modify, this numbers matching unit remains completely stock and nicely preserved, right down to the black plug wires. A 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and 1LE brake and suspension package make this a formidable car even when the roads start to twist, neatly remedying the Buick GN's lone Achilles' heel. You want a fast F-body, they don't come much more wicked than this and that engine offers almost unlimited potential. As a ready-to-show collectable, this one is completely stock and incredibly original, right down to the gold mesh "Honeycomb" alloy wheels (the set that's on the car now are also correct, but the actual alloys and Goodyear Eagle tires that this car was born with also available), which wear 245/50/16 BFGoodrich G-Force tires, probably only the second set it's ever worn.
Fully documented with a reproduction window sticker, special promotional items, all the original owner's manuals, and other miscellaneous important history, this is an investment-grade Turbo Trans Am Pace Car that's also completely amazing to drive. Call today!
Vehicle Description
If you're a Trans Am enthusiast, the 1989 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary pace car (with a moniker that long, you know it's good!) really is the one to own. It's still the fastest-accelerating T/A ever built, and it was the first Indy 500 Pace Car that didn't need any modifications to reach the required pace car speeds needed on race day. This particular beauty, with only 29,004 actual miles, is one of the cleanest, most documented examples available anywhere. Cool, fast, and rare? Where do we sign up?
This might be the most subtle GM pace car ever built, but the off-white Trans Am rocks the horsepower, and that's really all that matters. Heck, they probably tried to downplay that they stuffed the Buick Grand National's turbocharged powerplant into a car that could actually handle and brake properly, so white was the logical choice. The third-generation F-bodies were pretty good looking cars, particularly the Trans Am, and all the unique styling aspects are extremely well-preserved, including the ground effects and rear spoiler, which always had a tendency to crack. The fact that this is a 'slicktop' hardtop car with cloth interior is actually a really big deal, as this is only 1 of 15 cars made in that iteration. The paint is about as good as you could expect on the showroom floor, thanks to a lifetime as a cherished collectors' item, and this is one of the few that actually proudly wears its original pace car decals. Functional vents on the hood and a subtle TURBO badge on the front fenders are your only tipoff that this is a special car, but thanks to the impeccable preservation, you can go out and demonstrate its abilities without worries. Perfect it is not, but there certainly aren't many nicer than this left in the world.
Only 39 total hardtop 20th Anniversary Pace Cars were built in 1989, and only 15 came with the tan cloth you see inside this T/A. The deeply bolstered buckets are still incredibly comfortable even after 32 years and show really no wear and tear to speak of (even the plastic seatbelt clips still look practically new), again attributable to owners who understood that this was always an important car. Like most T/As, this Pace Car comes loaded with options including power windows, locks, and seats, factory A/C, cruise control, tilt wheel, and a powerful Delco AM/FM/cassette stereo that all came standard. In typical Pontiac fashion, there are seemingly thousands of buttons on the dash and steering wheel, but you'll get a feel for them quickly enough and it all works properly; even the A/C is nice and cold. A small boost gauge was integrated into the Trans Am's standard instrument panel, and Indy 500 Champion Johnny Rutherford (winner in 1974, 1976, and 1980) signed the map pockets hanging off the dash. The door panels are in excellent shape, as is the Synthwave-style center console, and the plush carpets have been protected with purposely numerated (this is car #486) mats that have likely been there since new. It's likely that the rear seats have never been used, and the cargo area behind the seats looks practically new as well - at this point, did you expect anything else?
The real reason these cars are special is under the hood: Buick's stunning 3.8 liter turbocharged V6 that was typically reserved for the lightning-quick Grand National. This was the only Trans Am model to be powered by a V6, but don't think this car is some slouch. Pontiac rated it at 250 horsepower to keep from stepping on Corvette's toes, but the GM factory dyno rang up 301 horsepower on a pretty consistent basis. And as insanely easy as the turbo engine is to modify, this numbers matching unit remains completely stock and nicely preserved, right down to the black plug wires. A 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and 1LE brake and suspension package make this a formidable car even when the roads start to twist, neatly remedying the Buick GN's lone Achilles' heel. You want a fast F-body, they don't come much more wicked than this and that engine offers almost unlimited potential. As a ready-to-show collectable, this one is completely stock and incredibly original, right down to the gold mesh "Honeycomb" alloy wheels (the set that's on the car now are also correct, but the actual alloys and Goodyear Eagle tires that this car was born with also available), which wear 245/50/16 BFGoodrich G-Force tires, probably only the second set it's ever worn.
Fully documented with a reproduction window sticker, special promotional items, all the original owner's manuals, and other miscellaneous important history, this is an investment-grade Turbo Trans Am Pace Car that's also completely amazing to drive. Call today!
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Our Fort Worth showroom is located just minutes north of downtown Fort Worth and 10 Miles south of the Texas Motor Speedway on I-35W. We’re on Sandshell Drive in the Space Center business park right next to the Coca Cola bottling plant. At over 55,000 square feet, our breath-taking facility was opened in 2012 and houses approximately 300 vehicles, including everything from antiques and streetrods to muscle cars, trucks and the latest exotics. Come check out the historic Fort Worth stockyards and then visit our showroom to see some truly awesome vehicles! We are open to the public and showroom admission is always complimentary.
Our Global Marketing Reach
We advertise on all the top websites and print publications marketing your vehicle globally, getting it hundreds of views each day.
That's over an 00 value!
Nationally Trusted
Finance
Financing Classic & Collector Cars
Let our money work for you! With rates as low as 6.00% and an average appreciation of 9.00% a year it doesn't always make sense to pay with cash.
Minimum Loan Amount - ,000
No Pre-Payment Penalty
No Proof of Income (Tier 1 Credit)
Terms to 144 months
Bankruptcy, foreclosure, divorce – All OK
Apply Now
About Us
After being in the collector-car business for a decade prior, Donna Robbins opened the doors to the first Streetside Classics showroom in Charlotte, NC in 2008. Armed with a customer-oriented business philosophy and a clear vision for success, she has since led Streetside Classics to an unrivaled sales volume that is currently among the best in the collector car industry.
With the most knowledgeable and professionally trained staff in the industry, we have expanded nationally and opened showrooms in many major U.S. markets. We operate under the principles of doing business fairly and with the understanding that our customers are the lifeblood of the business. Much of our success comes from the relationships formed with buyers and sellers around the world who have joined us on this incredible journey and made Streetside’s rapid growth possible.
Today, Streetside Classics is known as the Nation's Trusted Consignment Dealer; providing sellers and buyers alike with the peace of mind that only comes from partnering with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the country.
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