Found on eBay: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula Drop-top

Pontiac never made a 1981 Firebird Formula convertible (or any kind of '81 Firebird Convertible, for that matter), but that didn't stop a lot of people from going out and chopping the tops off of these post-oil-crisis Ponchos anyway.

Usually when cars that were never meant to be convertibles get their brains blown out, it turns into quite an unattractive mess.

While this version - originally done by Coach Works and featuring a manual top and boot - doesn't look too shabby with the top down, I'd have to see it with the top up to get a better idea of what we're dealing with.

With conversions like this, looks aren't the only issue. Rigidity has always been a problem when it comes to lopping off a significant chunk of hard metal; good thing that's been thought of, to an extent: "The sub frame has been beefed by tying the front to the rear. It also has door jamb alignment wedges so the car feels solid going down the road."

At a current bid of just over $8,500 and no reserve, anyone think it's worth it?

By Phil Alex

Link: eBay , Via: Cardomain

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The Return of the Bandit: '70s Pontiac Trans Am Conversion of the 2010 Camaro comes to SEMA

The team over at Trans Am Depot showed off a revised version of their Pontiac conversion of the 2010 Chevy Camaro at this week's SEMA Show. Compared to the original Phoenix T/A that was revealed earlier this year (see photos after the jump), the new model features some stylistic upgrades such as the reworked graphics, a new front fascia with quad headlights, revised lower air inlets and a ground effects package with chunky side skirts and a front apron, all of which bring closer in looks to the 1977-1978 Pontiac Trans Am.

The Phoenix T/A kit also includes other body parts such as the new hood with a shaker scoop, specific front fenders and rear fascia complete with taillights and a boot spoiler. The 20-inch gold or silver machined face snowflake wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero 305/35ZR20 tires and the unique tail pipes plus the interior trim and badge appointments complete the cosmetic package.

Trans Am Depot will also offer a range of performance upgrades including a suspension and engine kit for Camaro SS' V8 powerhouse.

The company plans to sell the Phoenix T/A as a completed model (based on the Camaro SS) or as a conversion kit starting early next year.

PHOENIX T/A PHASE 2

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PHOENIX T/A PHASE 1

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SEMA Preview: Pontiac Trans Am Concept Based on 2010 Camaro

You didn't think that 'Trans Am Depot' was the only tuner trying to make a screaming chicken out of the new Chevy Camaro Coupe, did you? Get ready to give a big warm mullet welcome to Lingenfelter's Pontiac Trans Am concept model at next month's SEMA gathering in Las Vegas. Based on the 2010 Camaro, the 455 TA is stylistically inspired by the 1971 Pontiac Trans Am and comes equipped with a 455 cubic inch (that's 7.5-liters) V8 pushing out a hefty 655 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of peak torque.

The teaser renderings provide us with our first look at the 455 TA's appearance that adds a newly styled fascia and rear end along with 20-inch custom honeycomb style wheels shod in beefy tires, a hood scoop, side air vents and a sweet duck-tail spoiler to the 2010 Camaro.

Lingenfelter says that 455 TA will also feature a custom interior, which we gather will hark back to the original Pontiac Trans Am.

Although the vehicle is billed as a concept for now, we're pretty sure that if there's enough interest in the car, Lingenfelter will go ahead and offer the Camaro-based 455 TA for sale.

Via: Camaro5

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eBay: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Bandit Signed by Burt Reynolds

Just so we can make it clear from the beginning, this fully restored 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is a Bandit replica that has nothing to do with any of the original cars that stared along with Burt Reynolds in the “Smokey and the Bandit” movie series.

Instead, this particular Trans Am that’s equipped with a massive 6.6-liter V8 220Hp engine was loaned to Burt Reynolds to drive while he was helping the “YearOne” company design the new “Burt Builds a Bandit” car.

For what it’s worth, Reynolds has signed the car and the winning bidder will also receive various Burt Reynolds memorabilia like a hat, shirt and a signed picture. The current bid on eBay is approx $46k. –More pictures after the jump

Via: Cardomain , Link: eBay

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