What kind of car was the 1988 Pontiac Firebird?
Here’s one such little-known variant, the one-year-only 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA notchback.
Where was the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA notchback made?
So, here’s a photo of a similar car to give you an idea. As you might guess, the notchbacks all started life as regular hatchback Trans Am GTAs, then swapped in a fiberglass decklid made in Auburn Hills, Michigan, by Auto-Fab, Inc.
Where did the Trans Am GTA convertibles come from?
Pontiac had the small outside company convert a limited number of Firebirds into convertibles due to an increase in demand for a topless Firebird. The option did have an RPO code and the cars were drop-shipped to Pioneer Pontiac in Livonia, MI for conversion, then sent out to the selling dealers after completion.
When did Pontiac start making the 350 TPI GTA?
According to Pontiac order sheets and production records, the only GTAs subsequently available with both the 350 TPI engine and the T-top option were the 1989 model cars; the GTA that year enjoyed a large build number with both options. Starting in 1990, all 350 TPI GTAs were available as hardtops only.
How did the Pontiac Trans Am GTA get its name?
The term “GTA” stands for “Gran Turismo Americano”; an interesting take off of the famous “GTO” moniker of the 1960s and 1970s, as well as various models produced by Italian automaker Ferrari. The name also was another way to tie-in to the “euro” concept that Pontiac was trying to market with the cars.
Is there a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am for sale?
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