Its offerings were no less impressive in the form of the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird. General Motors was late to the pony car sector, which is understandable considering nobody envisaged the success of the Ford Mustang. Unsurprisingly, the auctioneers consider it one of their star classics.
This Pontiac is listed here at Mecum Auctions with No Reserve and an auction estimate of $375,000 – $450,000. It is due to head to auction in Kissimmee, Florida, on January 12th. Cars like this 1969 Pontiac Trans Am embodied what the performance scene was about, and this one has a rare trick up its sleeve. Tightening emission and safety regulations seemed a world away, and nobody could have envisaged the misery awaiting enthusiasts during The Malaise Era. It was an era of growing hope and prosperity and a time when customers could buy some of the most potent high-performance models released by American manufacturers.
