The third-generation Pontiac Firebird is one of the most iconic sports cars in American history. Also, because of the TV show Knight Rider, it became one.
autoevolution 10 May 2021, 11:51 UTC ·
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The third-generation Pontiac Firebird remains one of the most iconic two-door coupes to ever come out of a U.S. assembly plant. It enjoyed a production run of about ten years, although you’ll never talk us into liking those 1991 and 1992 model year cars because of their poorly restyled front-end section. 6 photos
Anything from 1982 until 1990, sign us up, and not just because of the TV show Knight Rider with its popular talking car (KITT). You don’t need an all-black exterior and a flashing red light out front in order to appreciate this model, with several special edition production versions grabbing the spotlight in the early, mid and even late 80s.
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Many reports have said it, but we’ll say it here too. Now is the time to pick up 1980’s and 1990’s-era muscle cars, because, as anyone can see from what is happening with 1970’s-era vehicles, they’re going to start appreciating.
That is, if they’re well taken care of and low mileage examples. Fortunately, what we have here could be a real collector piece, but it will most likely be sold at a very low price. This Pontiac Trans Am GTA embodies the best of third-generation F-body Trans Ams, and the GTA designation makes it even more special.