1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Daytona Pace Car (Y85)

VIN 2X87TAN130214

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1980 Pontiac Trans Am Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition a true American classic and collector favorite. Finished in its iconic Cameo White paint with official Indy 500 Pace Car graphics this special-edition Trans Am celebrates Pontiac's role as the pace car for the 1980 Indianapolis 500.Powered by Pontiac's turbo 4.9 V8 engine backed by a TH350 automatic transmission this highly original example retains the character and authenticity collectors seek. The interior features distinctive Oyster leather seating with the Indy 500-exclusive gray 'Hobnail' inserts a hallmark of the Pace Car Edition. Additional features include a bulge hood turbo lights rear spoiler Pace Car-specific trim factory turbine wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle GT II tires and 4-wheel disc brakes completing its iconic performance package. With only approximately 5 700 examples produced for public sale the 1980 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition remains one of the most desirable special-edition Trans Am's of its era. Combining timeless styling performance heritage and limited-production exclusivity this Trans Am offers a rare opportunity to own a highly original piece of Pontiac and Indianapolis 500 history.

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Year
1980
Make
Pontiac
Model Family
Firebird
Model Generation
2nd Gen
Model Variant
Trans Am
Model Trim
Daytona Pace Car (Y85)
VIN
2X87TAN130214
Mileage
25,972 mi TMU
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Engine
301ci Turbo V8
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
2 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
White
Color Group (Int)
Gray

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Ruiz Ranch Motors

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house Spring Branch, TX

Based in Spring Branch, Texas, Ruiz Ranch Motors specializes in a high-quality selection of pre-owned trucks, hard-to-find diesels, and premium luxury imports. Their carefully curated inventory emphasizes mechanical integrity and transparency, offering enthusiast-grade workhorses and exceptional clean-title vehicles perfect for discerning buyers.

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