The third generation of the Pontiac Trans Am made its debut in late 1981 for the 1982 model year, and it was a significant improvement in styling and performance over its predecessor. On top of the ...

When some underpowered car is upgraded with a suitably powerful engine, it’s very common to hear people say it “finally got the engine that it deserved in the first place.” But what about situations ...

Built by George Barris, the “King of the Kustomizers” in person, a black 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am once used as a promotional vehicle for the Knight Rider TV series is up for sale in California, ...

This 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in Silver Metallic was reportedly stored for an extended period, before being acquired by the seller back in 2018. It recently got sold again, and only for $11,927, ...

The first-generation Firebird (1967-69) relied on its strong engine options and comparatively luxurious interior to set it apart from the competition. That changed with the second generation (1970-81) ...

It was the middle of the 1960s, and American car manufacturing was on the cusp of what would be one of its greatest eras. Gasoline was cheap, meaningful emission regulation was years away, and the ...

Back in 1978, Herb Adams, the Pontiac legend who by then was an integral part of Pontiac's Advanced Design group, helped introduce the world to the WS6 Trans Am Special Performance package. For a mere ...

The Pontiac Firebird and Pontiac Trans Am were all new for the 1982 model year. Overall length shrunk eight inches from the 1981 model, and the wheelbase was reduced from 108.2 inches to 101. The new ...