When the first Trans Am models came out from Pontiac in 1969, no one could have foretold the importance of the release to the company. From the SCCA homologation program and “Smoky and the Bandit” to the fourth and final generation design being offered here, it truly was excitement. To honor that legacy in 1994, Pontic released this special 25th Anniversary model, with this car being one of just 338 hardtops produced out of a pre-sold 2,000-unit production run. Moreover, this desirable anniversary special was deliberately preserved from day one, showing only 538 actual miles on the odometer and one owner as shown on its original title. Indeed, cars of the sort often require provenance, which is extensive here, including the original window sticker, build sheet, original keys with tag and folio, 25th Firebird Trans Am Anniversary owner’s box, owner’s books and manuals, Firebird Trans Am 25th Anniversary Pontiac relations paperwork and 1994 Pontiac full product line dealer marketing brochures. At the time of its creation, few realized that not only would Firebird disappear, but the brand also itself would be gone entirely less than 20 years later. As produced, the white with blue graphics color scheme was chosen for these 25th Anniversary models to honor the original release. The redesign of the body had been done the previous year, and now it was augmented by special though subtle graphics, white wheels, a rear spoiler and pseudo ground-effects lower rockers. Underneath its hood, the car had the LT1 engine, with its twin-butterfly throttle body, aluminum intake, free-flowing aluminum heads, 0.450-lift performance cam and 1.5:1 rocker arms. Final displacement is 350 CI with a measured 10.5:1 compression. Behind it is a 4L60E 4-speed automatic with overdrive and a lockup converter, coupled to a limited-slip differential. With substantial specific trim, the interiors were fully optioned in Trans Am GT fashion, including white leather trim, posh bucket seats, a console with shifter and premium audio equipment. Shod with blackwall rubber, the wheels have unique centers and were exclusive to the release. The 25th Anniversary editions were beloved by their owners, but few remain in the condition of preservation this one sports—owning that in itself will be excitement.
