1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA! Why This Is The Coolest Car From The 1980's!
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Күн бұрынIn Episode 72 of ‘Cars, Shops & Collections’ we visit Ron the owner of a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA!
In this 1980’s showcase we bring you up close and personal with this iconic piece of automotive history. Ron gives us a bumper to bumper and rubber to roof breakdown of his 1988 Pontiac Trans AM GTA!
It was a blast spending the afternoon with Ron. Ron served 27 years on the LAPD and shares a few stories of his time on the force and why this GTA made the perfect retirement present to himself!
Get ready to explore every angle of the 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA, from its sleek and aggressive exterior to its meticulously designed interior that's dripping with 80’s retro charm.
Whether you're a die-hard 80s enthusiast, a car aficionado, or simply someone who appreciates the artistry of classic automobiles, this video has something for you. So grab your favorite pair of aviator sunglasses, cue up your favorite 80s playlist, and get ready to immerse yourself in the nostalgia and excitement of the 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA.
Be sure and check out other episodes of “Cars, Shops & Collections.” Every week I feature the stories behind classic cars and the people that own them.
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@V8AmericanMuscleCar 11 ай бұрын
I have 88 GTA more than 16 years and I love that thing! Mine came with 5 speed manual transmission, T-tops and digital dash and currently I'm instaling new 350 TPI crate engine.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
Love that digital dash!
@davedave2882 10 ай бұрын
That's an awesome spec!
@wheelie642 10 ай бұрын
My coworker has this exact make and model.
@GoodOlRoll 9 ай бұрын
I bought my '88 a year ago. It has a 5-speed and a 350 (the previous owner blew up the original 305)
@V8AmericanMuscleCar 9 ай бұрын
@@GoodOlRoll I can't wait to try 350! 😁
@raw3946 11 ай бұрын
This is a legendary Car
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
Yes!! Wicked cool!
@theidahoengamer 10 ай бұрын
I own a 1984 pontiac firebird that has the 305 H.O engine
@raw3946 10 ай бұрын
@@theidahoengamer same ! But mine is ‘83
@keithcarlson7267 10 ай бұрын
3rd Gen F-Bodies are just so gorgeous! Miss my ‘87 IROC-Z and ‘88 Trans Am GTA! They were just sickening cars. I will get one of them again in the future!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
Manifest it! Love it!
@repro7780 6 ай бұрын
I miss my 89 IROC 5.7....good times. I ordered it from the factory. Loved that car!
@BIGLARRY100 Ай бұрын
Yea those IROCs were awesome 2! I had the 85 Trans Am & my friend had the 85 IROC. This was late 90s but we still thought we ruled the world
@nealhardin6869 11 ай бұрын
I had a black 86 Trans Am long ago it was a 305 engine. But it was a great car. It would burn a curvy road up and it was sharp as a tack. Rode a little on the stiff side but that was ok. This GTA is a beauty and I would like to personally congratulate the owner for a job well done maintaining it's condition so well. Thank you for sharing your car with us, it brings back some wonderful memories of days gone by. God bless you.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! I agree... Ron has done a great job with the upkeep of the GTA. And I felt the same way... it evoked so many memories.
@michaelm3381 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful TA and a neat story. The paint looks brand new!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
Yes... Ron has the paint dialed in!
@richki.24 11 ай бұрын
I'm drooling already ....
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
I'm a product of the 80's.... It was fun filming this episode!
@richki.24 11 ай бұрын
@@CarsShopsAndCollections I love those olf F-Body cars, had myself a 1988 Camaro but with the 2.8L 6 cylinder, it was still a fun car
@angelanbrentenlowndavis2949 11 ай бұрын
I have a white one. Mom bought brand new, it had 2,700 miles on it when i got it in 03. Its got i think 4,200 on it now. Changed oil twice and didn't look used. Had to put new tires on because they literally had ch lat spots. Never seen rain ever. Love my Pontiac. That red sure is pretty great video ❤
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
What a great car story!! So cool! If you were close to Las Vegas I would want to film you!
@Swanlord05 3 ай бұрын
Can I marry u
@DJWerkz 10 ай бұрын
I had a black ‘89 GTA from 1992 to 1998 in the UK. It was imported brand new by a business owner and mostly garaged, was like new with 18,000 miles on it. It was the L98 350 motor, tan leather interior, t-tops, steering wheel controls but analogue dials. Absolutely fantastic car that I babied, only modification I made was putting a Flowmaster exhaust system on it. Was planning on doing a 383 stroker build but emigrated to the USA in January 1999.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Wow! Sounds like perfection!
@justaguy6623 2 ай бұрын
My first car in 89 was a 1985 red Trans AM. Loved that car, I wish I still had it.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 2 ай бұрын
Amazing first car!!
@BIGLARRY100 Ай бұрын
My 1st was also an 85! I got mine in 96 w/ a 100k but it was still illmaculate. At least in my memory it was. Had the TPI 305 engine. Bright red w/ silver ground effects. It had the same rims as this video except the spokes where black & it had the GTA style rear spoiler in black as well. My uncle put both of those on it. Mine had the exact same hood as the GTA in this video as well but had the factory big chicken that fit perfectly between all the hood vents. That was a $400 stock option in 85 & 86 only if you bought it new. What a car! Still holds up.
@justaguy6623 Ай бұрын
@BIGLARRY100 I had the 305 4 barrel.
@NinjaRunningWild 8 ай бұрын
I have an 89 with T-tops & the 5.7l. It always needs some work every year, but it’s a fantastic fun car. Stands out everywhere I drive it.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 8 ай бұрын
People are gravitated to them!!!
@johnwszeborowski1395 10 ай бұрын
I had a 1988 Trans Am black with grey interior. It had a 350 with a automatic. I had the same gold honeycomb rims. I sure miss T-top cars. Those pop up headlights were so cool. I had the car for 3 years. And put 75,000 miles on it. One of the best cars that I ever owned.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
75,000 miles... love that you drived it!
@shadhord9502 10 күн бұрын
I have an 89 TTA and gets driven all the time! Awesome car.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 күн бұрын
As it should be! That’s awesome!!!
@boskinner9328 11 ай бұрын
I have a Trans Am just like that it was not the GTA just a Trans Am. I would definitely love to have one of these again.
@bluecow10 11 ай бұрын
Love the GTA
@waltreamer1871 11 ай бұрын
Another great video, another great car. Las Vegas must be the hot classic car capitol.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
So many more treasures to discover!
@greggwilson8055 9 ай бұрын
Nice that Ron was a retired police officer enjoying his GTA! Thank you for your service Ron!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Super cool dude! I’m glad we got to do the episode!
@wood4278 9 ай бұрын
Brings back so many good memories...Gotta love the 80's
@nikkif6243 11 ай бұрын
You know you are cool when Scooby Doo is chilling in the back
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
This is Scooby’s other Mystery Machine!
@tanc6294 4 ай бұрын
These cars are really legendary cars. Transam, Firebird, Chevrolet Corvette, Camaro....these 1980's cars are Legends.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 4 ай бұрын
I plan on doing more episodes on them!
@jimmyBside 10 ай бұрын
What a beauty! These 80’s classics are getting cooler everyday. GNR blasting through some dudes dorm window..is how I remember Sweet C O’mine. Nice channel…instant sub🍻
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate the follow! I'm working on another 80's classic that should drop this weekend!
@sxpxhxBones 9 ай бұрын
I have an 88 trans am the same color! Fully rebuilt L98 5.7L paired with a t5 manual transmission. Runs like a champ!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing!!!!!
@RedTrent 11 ай бұрын
I just love your choice of cars to review!! Thank you so much!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
I appreciate you watching… I love these 1980’s cars!
@notyourtypicalchad6778 7 ай бұрын
I just sold my red 1989 GTA hardtop a few months ago. Looked just like this one except I had light tan interior and did not have the digital gauges. It was gorgeous and sold it to a friend of mine. I still have a 1992 GTA hardtop that was sent to SLP by the dealer for a full SLP mod done to it, an 89 GTA t-top roller project, and a rare 88 GTA notchback.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 7 ай бұрын
Amazing… and you have a Notchback! Like owning a unicorn!
@notyourtypicalchad6778 7 ай бұрын
@@CarsShopsAndCollections yeah, I think there were just a little over 700 factory authorized GTA notchbacks produced in 1988 and less than ten early 1989 model GTAs got the notchback. I am not sure if I can save the one I got. It only has around 130k on it, but it sat up for over a decade with a locked up motor and rats ate a good bit of the engine wiring harness.
@Peekay9 9 ай бұрын
One of my all time favorites. Gorgeous!
@Rocklyn1 4 ай бұрын
I love that car. The color is awesome
@CarsShopsAndCollections 4 ай бұрын
It was a fun episode! Ron is a great guy!
@outtahere321 9 ай бұрын
Back then not much horsepower but remember the torque was good. I had an 84 with the 305. It was a fun car and drove really well.
@larrysilverman2099 9 ай бұрын
I’ve owned several 82-92 F bodies and love them! The last one I owned was an 86 trans am with a swapped full GTA interior and disc brake rear axle with minor bolts on’s to the factory 305 TPI engine with a full Hooker exhaust (shorty headers, big Y and mid pipe to an Aerochamber muffler) and rebuilt full corvette conversion 700r4 and it would surprise the heck out of people with how quick it was. The GTA in this vid is gorgeous, great job showcasing it!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
That means a lot coming from an F Body fan like you.... thank you for watching!
@RyanPhillips-dl3rl 11 ай бұрын
It brings back so many memories I love it
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
YES! I was having HS flashbacks during the ride alongs.
@delcorick9967 10 ай бұрын
He has that car absolutely perfect! the rear wing too! Great video!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@scwaty180 11 ай бұрын
Wanted one of these back in the day, this one looks great, too bad it's a hard top, gotta have the Ttops for me
@charlieb308 11 ай бұрын
That show LAPD life on the beat is on KZfaq! The show he was on.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I'm going to look it up!
@albrustmeyer753 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service and beautiful Car GTA 😍😍😍👍👍👍
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Ron is a great guy... love his GTA!
@BIGLARRY100 Ай бұрын
The big Screaming Chicken decal was indeed a stock option on 85, 86, & 87 on Trans Ams only. They had the exact same hood as the GTA in this video those years & the Chicken fits perfectly between the 4 vents on the hood. It was a $400 option back then & dropped to $75 due to not being selected much before it was gone in 1988. It REALLY pops on this car imo. Its not as big as the 70's bird & is an outline vs the filled in 70's bird. It's still giant though. It struck the perfect balance imho ⚖️
@GiovanniSevero03 10 ай бұрын
I have just gotten an 89 TransAm 305 what a beauty great video bros
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
I appreciate you watching!
@tonysteppan8495 8 ай бұрын
Built Camaros and Firebirds at C-P-C Van Nuys. Worked on the trim line upstairs from late 86 to 89. Seeing your car Ron, and how much you enjoy it puts a big smile on my face. Cool no T-Tops. Durning those times the line was running about 3 Camaros, A firebird, then 3 more Camaros One year every 7th car usually a Camaro went to Japan. Without looking at the build sheet you could tell by the Dumbo size side mirrors. The GTA's were in my option the top product rolling out the door. Recaro seats were prebuilt, so the seat assembly people just had to unbox and stick on the conveyer. The year we built the white turbo V-6's was unique.They left our location and were fully tuned at the location that install the convertible topped cars. The black-on-black GTA's were just wicked. The L98 was the hot ticket back then. To those who knew it was the turbo V-6. but those were limited. After our area they went down to body marriage, that was really amazing to watch. True teamwork of 4 people. Back then new owners were allowed to watch their car being assembled. From body assembly all the way to final roll out to the PMT line for delivery. That wasn't a daily thing, but maybe once a month. Ron, I hope you have miles of smiles with your GTA. .
@CarsShopsAndCollections 8 ай бұрын
This is amazing!! You were part of automotive history!!! If you are ever in Las Vegas let me know… it would be fun to have you along for an episode!
@jodywaite5355 8 күн бұрын
I have an 89 Black on black leather, t tops, beauty!!
@tonyb7416 9 ай бұрын
Bought an 88 GTA new in 1988. Took 10 weeks to deliver. Almost Every option. 305, 5 speed, digital dash, camel leather interior, flame red paint, t-tops. Never saw snow, and only a few times in the rain. I modified car after a couple years with SLP 50 hp kit. Headers, Exhaust, EPROM, Cold Air induction, and TPI Runners. SLP Runners killed bottom end torque and were replaced with TPIS runners. Minor custom paint graphics, FX fiberglass hood, and NOS. Car was a winner in class at over 50 shows. I miss that car. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much watching! When did you sell it?
@capricetony 9 ай бұрын
I purchased my 1987 Iroc-Z 5.7L w/T-Tops from the original owner 27 years ago, still got it 😂
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!!!
@jacksonmarshallkramer5087 4 ай бұрын
Had a red 88 IROC Z-28 with the Corvette 5.7. The GTA TA was hot. There was one in my neighborhood that tried to punk my car. They were so even power wise that off the line from the traffic light made the race.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 4 ай бұрын
88 IROC - Amazing! I can envision that race in my mind!
@strippingears9052 2 ай бұрын
Your still in the suggested videos section after all these months, “Dude” your doing something right, great car and video … from your newest “sub”
@01ZO6TT 10 ай бұрын
I had a 89 Trans Am back in 89-90. It had the grey honeycomb wheels. It was blue with silver ground effects. It only had the 305 though. Always loved the 3rd gens. Props
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! My buddy in HS had then blue… great memories!
@punishersoriano2895 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful ride. Reminds me of my high school car. 1984 z28 v8 305. Wasn't the fastest but had that great American muscle sound. Enjoyed watching your video🔥
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!! And that was one impressive car you had in HS!
@john.brown. 2 ай бұрын
My neighbor has one just like this. I moved here 22 years ago and saw him drive it a few times and for last 20 years i have to see it sitting in the woods partially covered rotting. I could never do that.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 2 ай бұрын
No! Let’s go rescue it!
@StuyJamaicaYonkers 9 ай бұрын
Born in '84 and always thought the 80's bodystyle of the Firebird was the illest
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
So cool!!! Wait till you see what we drop this Sunday…. 🔥🔥🔥
@StuyJamaicaYonkers 9 ай бұрын
Bet I'm waitin
@StuyJamaicaYonkers 9 ай бұрын
This one is ill, 4 me red is my least fav color but this is badass, like it came str8 off the lot
@MultiCfoster Ай бұрын
Very nice, nice set up, well looked after, well done
@vladpootin5973 8 ай бұрын
Yes, they are legends, have seen them in so many great American Hollywood movies , and tv series , iconic American car from a great era, Reagan America 🇺🇸 also, respect on you ripped muscle toned physique Mr. Fernandez, really looks good ! I have to start going to the gym again too. God Bless !
@CarsShopsAndCollections 8 ай бұрын
Truly is iconic!!! And thank you for watching and for the kind words! 💪
@05gtdriver 11 ай бұрын
That's the Soul-Glo Trans Am(minus the T-Tops) from Coming to America! In 1988, that was an expensive car, guys with $ bought them. 1988 was the last year before Pontiac started fiddling with the nose on the Firebird, making it not as pretty IMO. Beautiful T/A!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
I had to google that and you are 100 percent correct! 😂 Such a great movie!
@ribeye-03 11 ай бұрын
The one in the movie is not a GTA, also they altered the nose in 1991-1992. 1985-1990 had the same style body
@lorieandpatrickdavies7483 10 ай бұрын
Actually, the revision to the nose (and side, and tail lights, and spoiler) came in 1991. The GTA was basically visually the same from 1987-1990, aside from very rare Euro-style paddle mirrors in 1987. And the uber rare notchback hatch from 1987-1988.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
@@lorieandpatrickdavies7483 Thanks for the insight!
@Wargasm54 9 ай бұрын
Had an ‘89 GTA and an ‘89 Turbo Trans Am. Wished I still had them.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Wow! 89 was a good year for you!
@Shadow_Banned_Conservative 9 ай бұрын
I had a white 88 IROC-Z A4 with the decal delete and a black 97 Trans Am M6 that I bought new, I regretted not putting the money into my clean IROC and keeping it, the car I miss the most. The 4th gen cars just didn't do it for me and I ended up getting rid of the T/A for a 96 Corvette, had two of those now the first a white 96 with black interior and the LT1/A4, the second another white 96, with black interior but with the LT4/M6 combination. I love that car, had it for 21 years now. Only has 81k miles on her. I had history with both F-Bodies and Corvettes. My best friend's father went to the dealership intending to buy a new Corvette as his last car but he couldn't get qualified, so we left in a new 87 IROC-Z with the manual transmission. I learned to drive stick in that car when it was only a few days old. And since my best friend wasn't old enough to drive yet (he was 15), I got to drive it to school almost every day. I loved the IROC, and my 88 that followed later when I could afford one of my own, but I swore the day I sat in that red 87 Corvette when I was 16 that I'd have one, and I did at 27. If one day I build another garage in the backyard, I'd like to put an 88-90 IROC-Z back into my collection, maybe a GTA Trans Am, an 88 Fiero GT (buddy had an 86 GT), and a 1970 Buick GSX (clone).
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Going in for a corvette and coming out with a new 87 IROC Z is not a bad deal!
@Shadow_Banned_Conservative 9 ай бұрын
@@CarsShopsAndCollectionsNot a bad deal at all, Ioved both cars. A lot of fond memories in that 87 IROC!
@libfab1 9 ай бұрын
Had an '89 that looked just like this one but had T tops.. Those cars were a lot of fun...
@fitfogey Ай бұрын
Sweet ride.
@stewartsnape2936 10 ай бұрын
I owned a 1989 black gta with the 350 and a 89 white on Grey leather with 350 and t tops, great cars love T/As
@brett_hall 11 ай бұрын
Dr Dons in Texas will be able to refurbish the original stereo.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I'll let him know!
@DayZcustomMods 10 ай бұрын
i had an 89 gta black on black leather ttops i LOVED that car and i want another one !!!!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
Sounds awesome!!!
@paceta80 8 ай бұрын
Gorgeous GTA!!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 8 ай бұрын
It's one of my favs!
@jeffsmallwood4636 10 ай бұрын
I had had the 88 and 89 back in the day!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
Lucky!
@jeffsmallwood4636 10 ай бұрын
I had 13 TA’s all together through out the years!
@frankartale1026 7 ай бұрын
I had a White 89 GTA 5.7 Nice looking cars
@CarsShopsAndCollections 7 ай бұрын
Nice! We are working on filming a white 88 in the next month!
@antonioluna284 7 ай бұрын
man this is my dream car i am determined to own one at some point
@CarsShopsAndCollections 7 ай бұрын
Heck yeah! Manifest it! Ron is a great guys and it was a fun one to film!
@merlesauvola4665 9 ай бұрын
This is awesome! My dad brought home a new 87 GTA when I was 3 years old. The night I saw it for the first time is my oldest memory. Grey GTA 350. He had the SLP package installed. That car was around, and in his garage until 2009. He was downsizing the house and all the toys. I sold it for him to the owner of Hawks Motorsports with 36,xxx miles. That thing was perfect. He passed away last year. I reached out to hawks to find out where it was. Someone from NY bought it, and kept it safe. They reached out to him, and after a year of waiting, the agreed to sell it back to me. The only thing they did to it that I wish they didn’t.. they took out the original radio. Now I’m searching for the exact Delco tape radio. :-( Just rounded 38,000 miles. All original. Love that car. :-)
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Wow! The fact that you got the car back is amazing! Warms my heart. Let's find you that radio! Anyone know how to get a Delco Tape Radio??
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Try... CamaroKingLA.com That is where Ron get his GTA and they a bunch in their shop. They might be able to help!
@merlesauvola4665 9 ай бұрын
Awesome! I’ll check them out.
@paulpulverspools1940 9 ай бұрын
I owned a 98 red hard top T.A. Loved it but it was totaled. Bought a 69 cougar from the insurance payout. Drove that daily until 02 and got the red t top WS6 6 speed. LOVED it as well.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
We just dropped a WS6 episode... let me know act you think!
@davidheitman7004 7 ай бұрын
enki had those wheels! great.
@spartamykonos 8 ай бұрын
Due to mid-1970s BS emissions, the 1977 Trans Am was decent, engine-wise, but that body, and especially the front end, and even the rear end were stunning.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 8 ай бұрын
I agree! Looks awesome!
@jerodlewis1356 11 ай бұрын
Good review also these seats was a carryover in the 4gen the just changed the head rest…
@CarsShopsAndCollections 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!
@bigbobbitchinii123 7 ай бұрын
Had multiple. My 88 Tranz Am was a tune port 305 black on black with 16" honeycomb black rims. T tops loaded I loved it. Clear coat was shit and peeled. Also a 82 bird v6 HT, 84 305 bird HT. 84 T top full power. But the 85 Tranz Am I bought for 1,000 was the quickest. T tops, black and gold. Gold T/A 15" rims. BUT it was a 5 speed manual. Carburated. When I speed shifted to 2nd the car broke sideways and in 3rd shot straight like a bat out of hell. That car scared a lot of people. Bone stock. Once the secondaries opened it was fucking fast. Fastest 305 I ever had. Unfortunately those cars had a lot of issues. Hard as hell to work on. Never even think about snow. Headlight actuators are shit. Fuel pump replacement means dropping the rear axl, exhaust. Headliner in T top form always gets trashed if you like to take em off. I did love the car but in all actuality, they need todays C.P.U. and a crate motor. My Tune port kept up with a close friends GTA. They were underpowered and the old digital dashboards were shit. Wiring issues made me dump the 5 speed. Last one I owned. Back then they were a cheap fun car.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 7 ай бұрын
And you nailed it with the snow comment… that was an adventure!
@LudwigSC93 6 ай бұрын
My friend bought one of these and I don't think she realized what she had. She let my drive it once and I was blown away. I think I was going 65+ in 2nd gear (in mid rpm) which was odd for me cuz I had a crappy little truck.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 6 ай бұрын
My Aunt did the same but with an IROC in the 90’s… we were all stunned when she bought it. And I had happy when I got to drive it!
@jeffbauer3425 5 ай бұрын
🤣
@jeffbauer3425 5 ай бұрын
Ah. The sound of those 3rd gen doors . Like slamming a dumpster lid.🤣. But I loved my 84 Z28 H.O
@krabmeat9158 8 ай бұрын
i have a formula 350 absolutely love it
@CarsShopsAndCollections 8 ай бұрын
Good for you!!!
@MidwestMotor 10 ай бұрын
Darn this video!!!!!!! I had a triple black 1989 GT with the 5.7. It was not the GTA, but the Trans Am GT special ordered with the 5.7. T-Tops and everything! All I did was installed headers on her and a "chip," tune which helped make the car stay in 4th gear while WOT. Wow - his dash looks odd! Mine had the huge 4 round gauges across the dash - looked like I was in a fighter jet. I NEVER should've sold her!!!!! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
If only you could get it back!!!
@Krazee4honda 4 ай бұрын
My dad bought an 87 GTA brand new from the dealer and never drove it. As a teenager i would take it out with my friends when my parents were away. Dad passed away 24yrs ago and my mom sold it about 5yrs ago for $16k. The car had 7000 miles on it.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 4 ай бұрын
These classic cars bring back so many memories and emotions. Thanks for sharing your story… Have you tried looking for the car?
@Krazee4honda 4 ай бұрын
@@CarsShopsAndCollections They sure do bring back some memories. Yes the car is still local. The guy who bought it wrapped it up and has it stored on a shelf in his warehouse.
@JK-of6bq Ай бұрын
My 88 Black TA nicknamed #Beast has 88k miles but because it was stolen at one time, hit 2 deer(1st on the passenger side, 2nd on the drivers side both at about 60mph) with minimal damage. But looks like been driven at least 150-200+k
@CarsShopsAndCollections 29 күн бұрын
It has character!!! I think it sounds awesome!
@jeffwolf8018 10 ай бұрын
My older brother had a 1989 formula One of the very first ones that was on the road he lived in Cape cod and got 140 mi an hour speeding ticket the highest in Cape cod at the time or maybe even all of Massachusetts. That W26 suspension was insane it had plenty of balls as well. It's a damn shame they don't make Pontiacs especially the Trans-Am
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
140!!! Dang! Did he lose his license?
@jeffwolf8018 9 ай бұрын
@@CarsShopsAndCollections no but they did give him the highest speeding ticket in Massachusetts to that date. He said he could see the sirens but they were like way miles behind them and then he finally slowed down and then they realize just how biggie was six foot two 240 lb of solid muscle. If he wasn't that big I'm sure they would have beat his ass silly. But when you're twice the size of the cops they're not going to be so aggressive to you unless they have the handcuffs on you. Which is amazing they didn't arrest him and haul him off to prison at the time.. I'm sure that had to be approaching the top speed of the car as well.
@foofghtr 9 ай бұрын
My first car was a 76 Trans Am in White back in 83. I still was a 79 for some odd reason I like the second bandit car better. I remember them new around my neighborhood then and I couldn’t have one making $3 an hour at an Italian bread bakery 🤣
@Michael-lz3bk 10 ай бұрын
I was 17 in 88 my dream car at the time was a white gta with gold wheels they were the shit back then
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
The white was classic!!!
@anthonylaudano9435 10 ай бұрын
@CarsShopsAndCollections THIS CAR WOULD BE PERFECT WITH T TOPS LOL I HAD A BLACK AND GOLD 87 GTA WITH THE 5.7TPI BUT I SOLD IT BECAUSE IT WAS MISSING THE MOST IMPORTANT THING T TOPS.
@OOMAN Ай бұрын
My '88 was burnt cherry metallic, black interior, 5.0 / 5-speed. Wanted the 5.7, but couldn't get it with a manual, and if you get a "muscle" car, it's gotta have a manual! The t-tops were a disappointment. Hardly took 'em off after the first year, and started leaking. Wasn't crazy about the digital dash. Biggest problem I had was with that stupid anti-theft resistor on the key. Every time it rained, it would go into security mode and I'd have to wait 10-minutes to try re-starting it, and then another 10-minutes, and so on and so on.....😫 Dealership could never figure out that problem.
@CarsShopsAndCollections Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!! That’s wild (and frustrating) about the security mode!
@Fleetwoodjohn 10 ай бұрын
It always bugged me the way the hatch stuck out to the quarters. Wish this one had tan interior. AWESOME car!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
It was fun ride along!
@scootypooper 10 ай бұрын
I worked at a pontiac dealer in florida 88-91 I had these for my demo beat the heck out of them on I-75 but then they were just another car
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
We didn’t know what we had!
@janetgilmore8006 5 ай бұрын
We have the same car in white with black bra and black tail got it for $3.500 from a good friend super clean inside and out , we keep it covered in a barn always 62.000 miles..? love the red lights in dash..?
@CarsShopsAndCollections 5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Love that color combo as well!
@kanedaadenak7088 10 ай бұрын
I Had a Red and Silver 88 Firebird Formula, with the 5 speed in it. And I managed to drive seven passenger's in it, from Castro Valley, to Berkley CA once. Had 4 friends in the back seat, Two Young Lady's sitting the front, And my Other buddy that lost Paper, Rock, Scissors' Jammed in with all the tools and an empty paint can in the trunk. How I only managed to get 3 tickets in that thing was some kind of miracle.... Then one day, my Sister barrowed it, got 3 blocks from the house, and spun it into a pole. I miss that car.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
Great memories! I think the most we had in my buddies was 5!
@burtyful1 6 ай бұрын
That digital dash has aged well
@CarsShopsAndCollections 6 ай бұрын
Sure has!!!
@pontiac00 10 ай бұрын
I love pontiac, thats all i use to buy, many pontiac sports cars, just about all of them, my name is pontiac.
@stevieg2755 10 ай бұрын
I had a black TA with the Bird on hood,kept getting tickets so I sold
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
Cop magnet!
@davedave2882 10 ай бұрын
I've owned several of these.awesome cars! But im a T top man myself.
@Minkewel 22 күн бұрын
Looks just like my dads
@krosenzweig 6 ай бұрын
Pretty sure he's wrong about the stolen radio shutting down the car. If you take the radio out or if it loses power, it will lock. This was supposed to deter theft. If it's in the car, the "mute" button on the steering wheel unlocks it. So if someone stole it that doesn't have the GTA steering wheel controls (or Pontiac 6000 and Bonneville), the radio stays locked. If Ron wants his original radio repaired, M&R Electronics of Saginaw, MI. I sent mine there. They'll do a good job for a good price and return it to you quickly. The original radio is the only head unit that will work with those steering wheel controls, which were actually a new thing back in the late 1980s.
@aslanbekagaev3499 10 ай бұрын
Yes 👍🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
@lb9gta307 9 ай бұрын
12:23 The hood pheonix was an option on 3rd gens but only in 85-87 and not on GTA
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@esapuhakka5494 9 ай бұрын
I had one in finland, that was 305 cid and manual, but T top, same red. Swap that to 1988 Corvette Convertible
@jesusdeeez370 7 ай бұрын
I want one
@brianlarose6110 9 ай бұрын
Can't say coolest car from the 80's without mentioning the Grand National and GNX, but sticking with F-Bodies, let's also not ignore the 89 Turbo TA!!! Peak 3rd gen!!
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
TRUE!!!!!!! We did a Grand National episode.... classic!
@crazy4cocopuffs 10 ай бұрын
It is what it is about the square gauges digital layout and steering wheel control but the engine and outside looks ,interior of the car make up for that plasticy hasbro kids button game design debacle .
@TheUsmc0802 10 ай бұрын
Hey Richard Rawlins is doing a video ona T/A, oh wait never mind!
@philllsxga.7737 10 ай бұрын
I would take an older GTA or IROC ANYDAY over a brand new mustang...
@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын
There is just something special about them!
@jp15001 11 ай бұрын
Johnny Lawrence is looking for his car
@adamdavis2760 9 ай бұрын
Those were cool cars no doubt esp with the red and gold combo but for me and the 80s? A 1987 Buick GNX..... black paint and turbo
@benkalinowski5834 2 ай бұрын
1 in 861 stock non magled it had a ads superchip abd cold air intake and cat back exhaust i was told its worth 10000 hagerty values it i live in canada it took her 3 months to custom order a 5 speed
@benkalinowski5834 2 ай бұрын
32 million ppl in canada I think its the only one i ever saw all auto mativ back in day New floor 2000
@rdeh1678 9 ай бұрын
I had the turbo version of this car
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Fast!!!!!!
@adiamsanchezphotography 10 ай бұрын
I miss mine i had 2. If i wpuld have known prices i would have kept her.
@my1vice 9 ай бұрын
The GTA is cool. But the coolest of the eighties will always be the Grand National.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын
Yes!! Another classic!!!
@rctopfueler2841 10 ай бұрын
ahh did he say honeycomb wheels ? i think i was looking at lace spoke wasnt ?
@user-clayrush Ай бұрын
When you rotate the tires on this car, you literally have to rotate the tires & not the wheels. Off set wheels on the rear. GTA owners & the tire shop are quite familiar with this model
@user-wu1tz4jv6g 2 ай бұрын
The Buick Grand National was the coolest and fastest car from the 80's.
@CarsShopsAndCollections 2 ай бұрын
I need to do an entire episode on one!
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