![]() ![]() The block itself displays a slick coat of correct turquoise paint from its intake to its oil pan and the fenders, firewall and hood are covered in a combination of smooth GM satin black paint and correct insulation. Aesthetically, this Trans Am's highly detailed engine bay is 100% ready for show. Heat from that combustion is controlled by a leak-free radiator which is hooked to reproduction GM hoses via original tower clamps and an original plastic fan shroud that features original factory grease marks. After combustion, exhaust is sent through original long branch exhaust manifolds which roar into a stainless true dual exhaust system. That intake sends a high octane air/fuel mixture into original “D” exhaust port cylinder heads. At the top of the engine, a fully functional induction system feeds roughly 50 degree air into a period correct Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor which is bolted to an original intake manifold. Pontiac played down power, rating the Ram Air III at 335hp. Under that ducted steel hood, you'll find an original Pontiac 400 V8 which wears a correct 9799914 casting number, a June (F) 19th (19) of 1969 (9) casting date and a correct 111625 partial VIN. At the back of the car, a Trans Am specific 60 inch decklid spoiler props a horizontal “Trans Am” call-out above a Tyrol Blue rear valence, clear, pyramid style tail lights, highly detailed Firebird and Pontiac emblems and a great looking body-width chrome bumper. At the top of the car, original date coded glass is framed by original stainless trim and chrome drip rails. Small blue “Trans Am” call-outs combine with Trans Am specific simulated air extractors and highly detailed Firebird logo marker lights to add texture to the bright white paint. At the sides of the car, expressive 'coke bottle' character lines are highlighted by a standard chrome driver's mirror, good looking stainless wheel well and rocker moldings and traditional chrome GM door handles. Above those headlights long Ram Air scoops stretch out in front of original stainless windshield wipers. Below those headlights, the cars sculpted front valence perfectly aligns ornate parking lights above a Trans Am specific chin spoiler. Today, with an all original body that's battle dressed in a slick layer of correct GM code 50 Cameo White basecoat, correctly re-stenciled Tyrol Blue racing stripes and correctly placed Trans Am call-outs, it stands proud as a highly desirable example of a major milestone in Pontiac performance history.Īt the front of this pristine 'bird, a new for '69 Endura nose piece hangs Trans Am specific twin black grilles, which are complete with a silver arrowhead and a white inlayed “Pontiac” script, between four T3 headlights. Even before the rebuild the T/A was shown extensively, collecting a Bloomington Gold Survivor award as well as a Freeze Frame award and Lost & Found award. Discovered fully intact in 2006, the car was sold two years later to an enthusiast who would eventually fund the extensive nut and bolt restoration. The Firebird spent the next 21 years as a time capsule, safely housed inside a private storage facility. From Denver, the car moved to Wisconsin before being purchased by a collector in 1987. NOR: Assembled at GM's Norwood, Ohio assembly plantĠ9A: Assembled during the 1st week of September, 1969.ĭ80: Exclusive Trans Am rear spoiler codeĪccording to the Pontiac Historical Services documentation, this T/A was originally assembled at GM's Norwood, Ohio manufacturing facility on September 17th of 1969 and shipped to Seifert Pontiac in Denver Colorado on the 26th of that same month. We'll get started by breaking down the VIN and cowl tag, so you know exactly what this car is about: Factor in the Muncie-backed 400cid V8 and its becomes clear this T/A is the full package. With its menacing hood scoops, twin blue stripes and classic code 200 blue interior, this is the look you want. Today, it's a nearly flawless reminder of what drew so many enthusiasts to Pontiac in the first place. Even before its extensive restoration, this T/A was collecting awards left and right. ![]() One of just 689 Trans Am coupes built in 1969, this one shows just over 44,000 original miles. Whatever the name for that x-factor, this 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III has enough of it to go around. While almost any vehicle can be restored to look brand new, there is something about a car that has been cared for all its life that simply can't be recreated. Investment Grade Trans Am 400 Ram Air III 4 Speed ![]()
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