Proper out of the field, the Firebird was already identified to be a reliable efficiency automobile. However some fans have taken issues to a different degree with engine, chassis, and tire upgrades for a heightened driving expertise.

The Decide of the Day is a low-mileage 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a personal vendor in Elburn, Illinois. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“Are you able to personal a bit of American muscle automobile historical past?” the itemizing begins. “This 1988 Pontiac Trans Am is a real gem, boasting solely 57,950 miles on the odometer and an inventory of carefully-selected efficiency modifications that may make your coronary heart race.”

Produced alongside its badge-engineered sibling, the Camaro, the Firebird has turn out to be a favourite for collectors and fans. It advanced by way of 4 distinct generations, starting in 1967 and culminating within the 1993 by way of 2002 iteration as proven right here. New additions to the mannequin for its ultimate span of manufacturing included anti-lock brakes, customary twin air baggage, rack-and-pinion energy steering, and modernized aesthetics. Inside the Firebird mannequin lineup was the Trans Am model – primarily a package deal that mixed engine and chassis upgrades for a sportier look and better efficiency.

This black 25-year-old Firebird nonetheless appears to be like comparatively contemporary immediately, due to glorious stewardship. “This Trans Am has been meticulously maintained and cared for all through its life. Storage-kept and ran twice a yr to make sure that it runs easily and reliably,” the vendor says.

A inventory 1998 Trans Am was rated at 305 horsepower from the 5.7-liter small-block V8 motor, and transmissions had been out there in guide or automated kinds. This automobile comes configured as a four-speed automated, and the vendor has listed a number of the efficiency upgrades that had been put in to attain a dyno ranking of 328 horsepower. The important thing substances are a set of SLP lengthy tube headers, an SLP three-inch Y-pipe with high-flow catalytic converters, and an MTI induction lid for enhanced air move and respiration. Placing the facility to the pavement is a brand new set of grippy Nitto NTI555RIII tires.

“Don’t miss your likelihood to personal this excellent 1998 Pontiac Trans Am. It’s a real fanatic’s dream, combining low mileage, efficiency upgrades, and traditional American muscle,” the itemizing concludes.

The asking worth is $24,900 for this next-level F-body muscle automobile.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Decide of the Day.