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Pontiac Trans Am Vs Macho T/A: What’s The Difference?

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We’ll start our breakdown with the Pontiac Trans Am as a result of that automobile in the end beget the Macho T/A. Ironically, Trans Am fanatics can let you know the unique T/A is just not an entirely authentic creation itself and is, in reality, a slightly modified version of the Pontiac Firebird. The automaker’s Firebird debuted in 1967 and might be outfitted with a 3.8 L6 engine that delivered 220 horsepower. The first Trans Am arrived two years later with a surname impressed by the beloved Trans-American Cup road-racing collection and boasting a 400-cid V-8 engine with a brake horsepower of 335.

Despite its energy, the first-generation Trans Am struggled to search out favor outdoors the muscle-car-loving public. The massive engine magnificence additionally did not but entrance the traditional Trans Am look fanatics would come to adore within the 2nd Generation mannequin. Those 2nd Gen T/As arrived in 1970, and even when their 4.9-liter V8 engines introduced the automobile’s horsepower all the way down to a sub-muscle 210, the physique design turned virtually immediately iconic, as did the deliciously gaudy “Screaming Chicken” decal Pontiac started providing as a hood adornment in 1973.

A yr later, Pontiac additionally started becoming Trans Ams with their fabled Super Duty 455 engine, a muscle car era all-star if there ever was one. Unfortunately, federal laws meant Pontiac couldn’t proceed to make use of the gas-guzzling 455, with some naming the ’74 Trans Am the final of the American muscle automobiles.   

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Bob Hannah battling with Pierre Karsmakers at the 1976 Sears Point Trans AMA race. Killer pic from Mark Kiel

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Godspeed Jeff Alessi

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Dag, these World Enduro guys rail!

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Polisport introduces their new Replica Plastic Kits for Beta RR 2T/4T 23-24 Enduro models. These kits include headlight mask, front fender, rear fender, radiator scoops, side panels, and fork guards, all available in various colors. They also offer radiator scoops in the same colors as the plastic kits, completing the look of the Beta models. For more details, visit polisport.com.

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The GasGas ECC E-Bike is now available with three different models, ECC 6, ECC 5, and ECC 4. All three models feature a carbon frame, 29″ wheels, and a tuned SRAM Eagle Powertrain Drive Unit with a 600Wh battery. The ECC 6 and ECC 5 are equipped with DVO powered by WP suspension, while the ECC 4 comes with RockShox suspension. Each model has its own technical highlights and color options. For more information, visit the GasGas website.

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This was my second race on the Kolbe Can-Am 370 Qualifier in 1979. I had joined the UEA Enduro club and was wearing their colors at this District 37 Enduro. Two weeks earlier, I had broken my ring finger at a desert enduro and had to have it cut off. After that, I stopped wearing my wedding ring while racing.

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Pontiac Firebird And Trans Am Barnfind Holds Amazing Muscle Cars

Welcome to a place where Pontiac Firebirds and Trans Ams find their final resting place. Located in Iowa judging by the license plates on some of the cars, this incredible location is filled with abandoned muscle cars.

In a video without voiceover, viewers can enjoy the sound of nature while witnessing numerous Firebirds and Trans Ams. The clip begins with the cinematographer walking through a row of cars, ranging from decent condition to mere shells.

The collector who assembled this collection appears to have a preference for second-generation Firebirds. While other iterations are present, they are not as abundant.

The barns house the rare cars. For instance, there are two Turbo Trans Ams parked side by side. These models were exclusively available in 1980 and ’81.

In another building, there is a Super Duty 455. Produced in 1973 and ’74, these models came with a 455-cubic-inch (7.5-liter) V8 engine that was more powerful than other versions offered by Pontiac. With an impressive output of 290 horsepower, these cars were ahead of their time.

To recap, the second-generation Firebird and Trans Am were in production from 1970 to 1981. While they shared underpinnings with the Chevrolet Camaro, they had unique styling and engine options. The Trans Am was the high-performance variant and gained fame through its appearance in the movie “Smokey and the Bandit” in 1977.

In addition to the cars, this collection also contains every Firebird or Trans Am part imaginable. Complete engines are scattered throughout the location, and there are stacks of wheels as far as the eye can see. Inside the main garage, there are neatly organized pallets with engine cylinder heads, intakes, and transmissions.

The collector’s interests also extend beyond Pontiacs. The main garage is home to a mid-1950s Ford, a late ’50s Mercury, and a classic hot rod. The collection even includes a Triumph Spitfire, one of the few non-American cars in the mix.