Barn finds are sometimes mind-blowing, and this 1989 Trans Am proves that a new car doesn’t always have to be new, as in recently produced. It’s a time capsule that still flexes the delivery miles, with the owner parking it in a garage immediately after taking it home.
The Trans Am was launched in 1969 and started its adventure in the automotive space with modest sales. It gradually improved its yearly performance before peaking at over 117K units in 1979 when Pontiac launched the 10th-anniversary model.
Ten years later, the GM brand came up with another anniversary model, this time celebrating two decades since the debut of the nameplate.
Someone bought one of these Trans Ams, took it home, and forgot it existed.
The car recently landed on Hemmings with mind-blowing specs. While it comes with a 3.8 Turbo V6 – I know, I know, this isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, this Trans Am is a new car. Literally, as the 35-year-old Pontiac still wears the factory protective plastic. The V6 is paired with an automatic transmission, and it’s safe to say the
As if the unbelievably low miles were not enough, the Trans Am also hides another secret that sets it apart from the rest of its siblings. This car has never been titled, so whoever buys the car will become the first registered owner of this fabulous Trans Am.
The car should theoretically be in perfect shape, but the lack of maintenance and servicing means you’ll have to replace the oil, seals, and everything else. However, this Trans Am remains a great time capsule whose place is definitely in someone’s collection.
It’s impossible to tell if the engine starts and runs, but you shouldn’t expect big problems anyway, especially because the V6 is literally a new unit. Theoretically, it could even be covered by warranty, but most dealers would decline any repairs for obvious reasons.
Still covered in 30-year-old dust from the garage that served as its home since new, the Trans Am will go under the hammer on August 7, and it’ll be interesting to see how high the pricing goes, especially because a 1989 Trans Am 20th Anniversary with delivery miles on the clock and never titled is something you don’t see every day.
Whoever buys this Trans Am should also take care of transportation, as the car shouldn’t be moved to a new location without a trailer. It’s a time capsule whose condition must be thoroughly checked before starting the engine, but I’m certain the next owner will be a connoisseur ready to care for it properly.
I will update the article when more auction details become available, as I’m certain that most people are particularly interested in the starting bid.