17: 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Not unlike the Firehawk models of the ’80s and ’90s, the Trans AM itself was a popular aspect of the Pontiac lineup. When you think about influential ’80s sports cars, GM F-bodies can’t be ignored. The Firebird differentiated itself from the Camaro in a lot of aspects during this generation of the car, and first and foremost was the unique dashboard. Carbon fiber styling made its way throughout and other touches gave the car its own unique identity.
The performance was in line with the Camaro, but the rest of the car had a smoother more modern look to it. It is often said that the Firebird was the better looking of the F-Body cars but that’s up for debate among enthusiasts. The Firebird was also produced in lower numbers than the Camaro so these cars are becoming increasingly rare as pieces of nostalgia from the ’80s and ’90s.