No-Reserve 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Brings Bandit Style With a 400 V8 and Four-Speed
Key Points:
- A black-and-gold 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am tribute to the "Bandit" cars is up for auction with no reserve on Hagerty Marketplace, attracting 25 bids and surpassing $18,000.
- Originally white with a blue interior, the car was refinished in black with gold graphics and T-tops added in the 1980s, featuring a 400-cubic-inch V8, four-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive.
- The car shows typical wear for its age, including paint chips, electrical issues, and previous repairs, but offers unique custom interior touches and aftermarket upgrades like aluminum wheels and a dual exhaust system.
- Hagerty's valuation tools suggest manual 400-powered Trans Ams with black-and-gold Bandit-style graphics generally command a premium, making this tribute an appealing option for muscle car enthusiasts.
- The auction has four days remaining and no reserve, making it a noteworthy opportunity alongside other classic muscle cars currently on the market.