General Motors
ceased production of two American icons, the Chevrolet Camaro
and the Pontiac Firebird, in 2002, after production runs dating
back 35 years. The St. Therese plant was shuttered, sold and
leveled within 2 years, effectively ending a glorious chapter in
muscle car lore.
GM has brought the
Camaro back to life but 2002 will be the last year for a Trans
Am, ever. The restructuring of the new GM has brought about the
demise of the fabled Pontiac marque that dates back to 1926.
The Convertible we
are presenting is the last of the breed. Hot Rod Magazine has
identified the 2002 WS6 Trans Am as the one of Pontiac’s three
best generations.
This delightful
car is the rare and desirable WS6 Collectors Edition. It
features one of my favorite engines, the 5.7 Liter LS1 coupled
to a silky smooth 6 speed. It is a privilege to drive with more
than enough power and a tuned suspension to match. I liken it
to all the performance of a Corvette but with space for 4.
Our Trans Am is
finished in Collector Yellow with Ebony interior and black Hartz
top. It is fully optioned and came with the following
equipment:
·5.7 L
SFI V8 Engine
·
6-speed Manual
·
Limited Slip Torsen Differential
·
Short/Long Arm (SLA) Frt. Suspension
·
Mono-tube De Carbon Shocks
·Dual
Outlet Exhaust
·
4-wheel Antilock Brakes with 4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes
·Pass
Key with Theft Deterrent System & Content Theft Alarm
The original owner
has maintained the car to a high standard and, in fact, ordered
a full GM Extended Warranty that expired in March of 2009. It
has been well maintained and cared for. The Car Fax is clean on
this vehicle.
The body is
straight. There are no door dings or other damage. The
interior has no cracks, tears, or rips. The underside of the
car still sports the original factory yellow paint that
indicates the car has not been driven in other than the best
conditions.
We have had the
car through a rigorous Out of Province Inspection and it passed
with flying colors. It has been fully serviced by a General
Motors Dealership.
This terrific
vehicle has less than 19,000 miles on it, and comes with the
window sticker and previous Arizona title. She was originally
delivered to Simi Valley Pontiac GMC Buick in Simi Valley,
California. Title is clear and it is currently registered in
Alberta, Canada.
The LS1 engine is
an outstanding blend of performance and economy. It has all the
grunt you would need, plus can deliver a realistic 28 MPG on the
street. Along with the North Star engine, GM got it right with
the power / economy ratio and they didn’t even know it.
We enjoy the
outstanding balance of handling and power. She is as well
behaved cruising down the boulevard as she is holding her own at
speed on the Freeways and in the Mountain Passes. She is truly
a joy and pleasure to drive and tour in.