1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Daytona Pace Car (Y85)
VIN 2X87TAN130214
What’s special about this listing
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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About this Seller
Ruiz Ranch Motors
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.