2002 Pontiac Firebird for sale $19,995
| 2002 Pontiac Firebird $19,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $19,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
We all know that big horsepower and small price adds up to lots of funand#44; but few cars delivered the bang for the buck of the late-model F-body. This 2002 Pontiac Trans Am NHRA Edition is one of those rare unabused specimens and shows just 15and#44;551 milesand#44; so you know it was never a daily driver. If you missed your chance fifteen years agoand#44; here it is again! Theres no mistaking the fourth-generation Trans Amand#44; with its twin nostrils force-feeding the LS1 underneath. Finished in subtle Pewter Metallicand#44; it has a low-key look that seems at odds with its NHRA special edition statusand#44; although the package was largely cosmetic with a few decals and badges. Only 189 NHRA Edition coupes were built with an automatic transmissionand#44; so its a rare pieceand#44; and theyre easy to identify with their 1SH RPO code. Still as shiny as the day it was newand#44; this F-body has been expertly maintained for nearly a decade and a half and shows very little evidence of having been driven. There are almost no scuffs on the chin spoiler from steep drivewaysand#44; no chips in the windshieldand#44; and even the Trans Ams ultra-aggressive nose is virtually free of blemishes. Trademark round fog lightsand#44; correct Trans Am badges on the lower doorsand#44; the honeycomb taillights help identify what was ultimately a very sophisticated muscle car. Theres also a large integrated wing out backand#44; plenty of scoopsand#44; flaresand#44; and vents in traditional T/A fashionand#44; plus a set of sporty T-tops that make it a blast on sunny days. GM installed black leather buckets when it was builtand#44; and they naturally remain very well preserved in this low-mile Trans Am. The supportive bucket seats are both grippy in the corners and comfortable for all-day drives. Usually these cars start to show wear on the drivers bolsterand#44; but its clear that someone was exceptionally careful whenever they got in and out of the carand#44; because its still quite nice. Carpetsand#44; door panelsand#44; and the dash are excellentand#44; and it appears that the back seat has never been used. All 2002 Trans Ams had round A/C vents and orange lighting on the dashand#44; giving it a very high-tech look. And all Trans Ams came only one way: loaded. That means A/Cand#44; power windowsand#44; power locksand#44; cruise controland#44; traction controland#44; ABSand#44; and power seatsand#44; plus keyless entry. Everything works as it should on this one-heckand#44; even the floor mats look like they were just installed yesterday. A powerful AM/FM/CD stereo with equalizer sounds awesomeand#44; even at full bore with the T-tops openand#44; but at that point youll probably want to enjoy the V8s song anyway. The LS1 engine became famous overnightand#44; and anyone who worried about the passing of the small block torch need not have been concerned. Its aluminum construction shaved precious pounds from the nose of the carand#44; while it cranked out more power than any small block in history. Almost completely untouchedand#44; the engine bay of this car is an anatomy textbook for future restorersand#44; with original markingsand#44; fastenersand#44; and decals in 100% factory fresh condition. The NHRA Edition didnt add any horsepowerand#44; but with the performance already on tapand#44; it wasnt really necessary anyway. Its one of only a handful equipped with the 4-speed automatic overdrive transmissionand#44; which is a great match for the LS1and#44; offering snappy downshifts and a towering overdrive to make this car good at almost everything. Underneathand#44; its obvious that this car has never seen foul weather and it wears sparkling chrome alloys that were standard on the NHRA carsand#44; as well as its original 245/50/16 Goodyear Eagle GS-C radials. History tells us that the cars that collectors cherish are often limited editions with the lowest mileageand#44; so heres your second |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 20.0% below market avg. What's this? |