1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
The 1982 Firebird Trans Am was instrumental in the development of the Pontiac brand in the 1980s. The Trans Am had a completely different look than its predecessor. The new car was a refreshing change, and something that young 30 and 40-something baby boomers embraced. Whether it was driving the car with a mullet hairstyle and the T-tops off, or just enjoying the futuristic styling, this generation of the Firebird was the most popular (via Car Folio).
The third-generation Firebird Trans Am was a much more well-rounded car. The new styling was in-line with what young boomers were looking for and the new fuel-efficient engine options were groundbreaking. The Trans Am Turbo was a noteworthy car as GM continued to experiment with new engine options.