My 1989 Pontiac 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am For Sale
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Brief history of the 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
The 1989 Turbo Trans Am marked the end of the Turbo Buick era. GM’s last installation of the turbocharged and intercooler 3.8 liter V6. The same engine that powered the legendary 1987 Buick Grand National GNX. Finally installed in a platform that made sense. A car that came complete with all of the braking and handling upgrades available.
And selected as the pace car at Indy. I know what you are thinking. But in 1989 the only modification made to the Turbo Trans Am to pace the actual race was the addition of lights. This one didn’t need any other modifications. It’s fast, handles, and stops.
There were 1,555 of these built. The majority of the build run had leather and T-tops.
I’ve owned this Trans Am since 2001.
Currently 49,000 Miles. The car was purchased from a private owner in Phoenix in the Spring of 2001 with 36,000 miles. Always garaged and covered. The car has been in the dry phoenix area for over 30 years.
This in an early car, number 297 with glass T-tops that fit correctly. Later cars had Lexan tops.
No accidents.
Everything works.
Mobil 1 and AC or WIX filters only. Mobil 1 synthetic transmission fluid. Well cared for inside and out.
Delco battery
No rust. Original paint. All of the original VIN stickers are on the body panels.
Original glass
Shifts are firm and satisfying.
275/40ZR17 Nitto NT555 tires. Date code: 2223
17 x 9-inch Wheels from Hawks Motorsports
Adjustable KYB Shocks
Braided brake lines
Modifications/Repairs
Headliner, top shades, and visors restored with original fabric (very hard to find).
Intercooler was removed and throughly cleaned a few years ago.
Fiberglass reproduction rear wing (I have the original).
Rear hatch struts and pull down motor replaced.
Power antenna rebuilt.
Subframe Connectors from BMR Fabrication (SFC008) Installed 10/2023. Stiffens chassis.
Brakes redone with stainless steel brake lines.
Knock and boost gauges mounted on A-pillar.
RJC Power Plate installed. This equalizes the flow to all of the cylinders and helps eliminate pre-detonation. Works fantastic. Runs fine on 91 Octane.
Headlight pucks replaced. The headlights go up and down like they are supposed to.
The Air Conditioning compressor was replaced with an AC-Delco replacement. The R12 A/C blows cold.
Heater core replaced.
Fuel pressure regulator replaced 1/25/20.
New ACDelco starter/solenoid 12/19/22.
Included:
Service Manuals
Service Records
Service/Repairs PDF (Download)
Original 16” wheels with BFG Comp T/A tires
Original A/C compressor.
Original Rear Wing
Original A-pillar trim (I had to drill a hole in the A-pillar for the gauge pod, so I purchased replacements, and sacrificed the replacement driver’s side pillar for the pod and kept the originals).
Car Cover
Parts that have been replaced
About six feet of very rare discontinued headliner material
Car is located near Phoenix, Arizona.
VIN: 1G5FW2171KL237122
Contact Dean’s Garage for more information.
$40,000
Local Buyers Only
