“79” Trans Am 403 The Seventies almost wrote off horse power in sport cars because of the federal regulations and two oil embargos, but even as the muscle era dispersed into a vast sea of personal luxury coupes and compact commuters, performance lived on at Pontiac. By mid-decade, it had become apparent that the Trans Am was the sole survivor. Even in the brief period sandwiched between the demise of the Super Duty after 1974 and Burt Reynolds's silver-screen endorsement of the top-tier Firebird, sales of the Trans Am were on the rise; after the world met the Bandit, they exploded. The trend continued for 1979, when the second-generation Firebird concurrently received its last facelift and spent its last year with available 6.6-liter power. Today, the '79 Trans Am models, have become prized among collectors for their combination of styling, power and affordability, which is bolstered by a healthy aftermarket parts supply that keeps them prowling the pavement. The Engine: This engine is the 403-cu.in. V-8 (RPO L80), which had also already seen use in California-bound Trans Ams (and some Formulas) since the 1977 model year and automatic. It features a 4.351 x 3.385-inch bore and stroke, "4A" cast-iron heads with 2.00/1.55-inch intake/exhaust valves, hydraulic lifters and a Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, the 7.9:1 compression engine with a rating of 185hp and 315-lbs ft of torque. Trans Ams came equipped with a standard 403-cu in rated for 185hp. It was an incredible bang for the buck in its day which further solidified when contemporary road tests revealed that the Pontiac fell just a few ticks short of the Corvette in acceleration, and actually outperformed the 'Vette in braking by 19 feet. The Car: This car has been well cared for and loved all its life with a clean interior and strong pulling engine. Clean Car Fax and pleasure driven only showing 69,788 miles. Car comes with original owner’s manual, 2 set of keys and car cover. It’s a car that drives incredibly well, starts right up and puts a smile on your face every time you drive it and a head turner with its like new paint and blemish free body. Car also has modern retro radio. I would love to keep this car but I have other sport cars and need the room and would like to find a good home for it. Good luck with the bidding!