While turbochargers are now a fairly common way to squeeze more power from a small engine, this approach was still in its early days in the late ‘70s.
However, a car like the Trans Am made little sense with a small engine, and Pontiac knew this very well. The company dropped the 400 (6.6-liter) V8 in 1979, so something had to be done to provide customers with a healthy dose of adrenaline behind the wheel.
One of the Trans Ams that were born with a turbo engine under the hood is right here looking for a new home. The provided photos clearly show the vehicle doesn’t come in the best shape, and the one responsible for the whole thing is a long tenure under the clear sky.
Rust is car cancer, so make sure you inspect every little inch of metal thoroughly just to make sure it can still be saved.
The owner says you’ll find occasional rust on the body, but few specifics have been shared.
The turbocharged engine is the piece de resistance on this Trans Am. As it turns out, the 4.9-liter still worked properly 15 years ago, but its current condition is unknown. As such, an inspection under the hood is required as well, though chances are a professional mechanic would be able to get it up and running quite fast.
Obviously, it all depends on their condition as well, but otherwise, this Trans Am looks ready for another chance to get back on the road as soon as possible.
Seller grummanironworks listed the car on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction, so the top bidder will take the car home. The number one offer right now is $3,000, and the digital fight for the turbo Trans Am is projected to come to an end in a little over three days.
