Turbocharged Race Pacer: 19k-Mile 1989 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary Pace Car Edition

Finished in white and accented by discreet “Turbo” badges, the 20th Anniversary Trans Am of 1989 differed little externally from Pontiac’s top-level GTA model. However, its many internal differences included the mighty turbocharged, intercooled and fuel-injected 3.8L V6 engine first developed for Buick’s rare and legendary 1987 Regal GNX, backed by a four-speed automatic transmission. So equipped, the new 20th Anniversary Edition Trans Am redefined the term ‘high-performance’ with low 13-second quarter-mile times and top speeds exceeding 150 mph, serving as the first unmodified car ever to pace the world-famous Indianapolis 500. With its sophisticated third-generation Firebird platform, WS6 performance suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes, the 20th Anniversary Edition Trans Am delivers outstanding handling and braking to match its straight-line capabilities. Priced $9k over the cost of the 5.7L GTA and with just 1,555 examples produced including five test cars, the 20th Anniversary Edition Trans Am remains one of the rarest and best-performing American cars ever produced.

This beautifully presented example is a top-notch offering with under 19k seller-stated miles and proper care and maintenance fully abundant. It features most, if not all, factory-optional features and amenities and marks a fabulous opportunity for Trans Am enthusiasts to acquire a true collector-grade 20th Anniversary car with the innovations and excellent performance potential of a turbocharged, intercooled Buick Regal GNX V6.