After the sale of rare unrestored 1970 Pontiac Trans Am a surprise put in by the factory was found
- This 1970 American Pontiac Trans Am is pretty rare
- Pontiac produced only 3,196 units that year
- However, it has one touch that makes it even more collectable
Published on Oct 22, 2024 at 2:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 23, 2024 at 7:10 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
1970 is still considered the early days for this American Pontiac Trans Am – plus it’s pretty rare.
In fact, Pontiac produced only 3,196 units that year.
One has just been sold on eBay.
However, look a little closer at this example and you’ll discover it’s even more rare than you thought.
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The 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
It was the base Firebird as well as the Esprit that dominated 1970.
To put that into context, 18,874 and 18,961 units were sold, respectively.
The Trans Am was available with the Ram Air III and IV packages.
The latter was the rarest and – eventually – the most sought-after by classic car collectors.
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Why is this example so rare?
A mere 3,108 of the L74Trans Ams rolled off the production line.
Fewer still, only 1,729 were fitted with a manual gearbox.
That’s what was just sold on Throttlestop via eBay for $77,900.
Per the dealer, it’s a Southern car and due to the proper TLC all over the years, it’s flexing a survivor-grade package that is ‘few and far between’.
It’s still largely original and wearing its Lucerne Blue shade (factory code 26) in an old repaid (not the factory-sprayed coat).
Meanwhile, the solid undercarriage is in its original Red Oxide Primer plus the OG floors have the listing labeling it a ‘time capsule’.
Beneath the hood the lucky new owner will find a 400ci V8 engine with the Ram Air III and it’s safe to assume they didn’t need a trailer when they picked it up from Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
It came complete with its PHS documentation, original factory door edge guards, and a mere 25K miles on the odometer.
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
