When Tony Samsill of Flower Mound, Texas, first saw the '98 Pontiac Trans Am, he knew he wanted one of his very own. But more than patience and perseverance were needed; Tony had to grow up a ...

Pontiac’s Firebird doesn’t have to die. But barring a last-minute plea from the Pope, or a miracle, such as General Motors realizing it’s squandering one of the most cherished names in the business, ...

Today's Nice Price or No Dice Trans Am eschews the traditional screaming chicken decal on the hood for ram air induction. Low miles and a six-speed stick add to the car's attractions, but will the ...

The Pontiac Trans Am WS6 is a legendary muscle car that has left an indelible mark on automotive history. Known for its powerful performance and iconic design, the Trans Am WS6 was a standout model ...

It's no secret that the GM LS series of V-8 engines are very strong runners right out of the box. One would be hard-pressed to find a late-model Trans Am or GTO that can't run a 13-second quarter-mile ...

Turning 30 is a big deal. Pontiac's storied Trans Am model made it to three decades in 1999 and the company decided to commemorate the occasion. Rick Giovannini encountered part of that four-wheeled ...

A musclecar, by definition, is a powerful and sporty vehicle that must be able to spin its tires at will. The Firebird Trans Am is capable of laying down twin black streaks of rubber several hundred ...

One of the most iconic high-performance models in the history of the American automotive industry, the Pontiac Trans Am bowed out after the 2002 model year. However, it did so by flying the ...

The days had quickly passed Pete Cimino when his supercharged 1991 Z28 was keeping up with the Mustangs common to his hometown of Springfield, Pennsylvania, or nearby Philadelphia. But the puny 5.0s ...

The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 is a classic example of American muscle, representing a bold statement in automotive design and performance. With its aggressive styling, powerful engine, and ...

The Ford Mustang debuted as a 1964 1/2 mid-year model, to great fanfare and robust sales. Chevrolet responded with the Chevy Camaro in late September of 1966. Five months later, Pontiac rolled out an ...