Introduced in 1969 as a performance package for the Firebird, the Pontiac Trans Am is mostly famous for its hood graphics and rear spoiler. And, of course, for its appearance in "Smokey and the Bandit ...

The 6.6-liter 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE in Starlight Black was the star of Smokey and the Bandit. This one will cross the Mecum Auctions block in January.

Chad has been a muscle car and classic truck lover since he could walk. The classic vehicles from the '60s and '70s are the best in his eyes, but he is more than willing to give the new technology a ...

1979 was the best year in history for the Trans Am. One decade after its launch, the Trans Am reached record sales, with Pontiac shipping over 117K units. The base Firebird, which had long been the ...

Rising fuel costs and high insurance premiums during the mid '70s ultimately led to the demise of such great American performance vehicles as the GTO, and Z28. But Pontiac's Firebird Trans Am wasn't ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

The Trans Am Series, originally named the Trans-American Sedan Championship, debuted on March 25, 1966. The 18-member inaugural Hall of Fame class was first announced in November. A dinner celebrating ...

The Chevy Camaro debuted in September of 1966 in response to the stellar success of the Ford Mustang. Not wanting to be left out of the pony car game, Pontiac demanded and got the Firebird five months ...