1981 400-Powered 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Daytona Pace Car Edition

400-Powered 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Daytona Pace Car Edition offered at online auction by Repo Vehicle Holdings. Bank-sourced car with a clear title, VIN history report, no buyer fees and a 30-day return window. Open bidding with the full bid history visible.

This 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is one of 2,000 Daytona Pace Car Edition examples produced for the model year. It was modified during prior ownership with a repaint in red, fitting black carpeting inside, and installation of a 400ci V8 equipped with an aftermarket camshaft, an Edelbrock intake and valve covers, a Holley carburetor, and long-tube exhaust headers linked to a dual exhaust system. The car is also equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission, a Positraction differential, T-top removable roof panels, the WS6 Special Performance Package, 15″ alloy wheels, Recaro front seats, and a Bluetooth-capable Sony CD stereo.

The car was repainted in its current shade of red under previous ownership. Features include T-top roof panels, a cowl-induction hood, a phoenix hood decal, tinted windows, a blackout taillight panel, chrome side-splitter tailpipe extensions, and front and rear spoilers. The front grille inserts were replaced under prior ownership. There is bubbling paint on the right-rear quarter panel, lower doors, and lower front fenders along with scratches and rock chips on the body, and the replacement power antenna functions intermittently.

Alloy 15″ wheels wear Firebird-logo center caps and are mounted with 245/60 Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires that require replacement due to age. The car was equipped from the factory with the WS6 Special Performance Package, which added power-assisted front and rear disc brakes as well as Special Handling Package suspension. Work under prior ownership included replacing the steering box, idler arm, center link, right-side inner and outer tie rods, parking brake cables, two shock absorbers, and front sway bushings along with rear calipers, brake pads, and rotors. The control arm bushings require replacement.

The cabin features Recaro front bucket seats trimmed in black velour with red inserts, color-coordinated door panels, and a black dashboard topped with a cap. Equipment includes power windows and a Bluetooth-capable Sony CD stereo, and replacement door lock poppers have been fitted. Work under prior ownership consisted of installing black carpets, rebuilding the ventilation controls and replacing the blower motor, heater core, and front speakers. The cruise control and turn signal cancel function do not work, and the air conditioning system components have been removed.