1970s Pontiac Trans Am: A Symbol of American Muscle
If you’ve ever taken a look at a GM F-body car like the Trans Am, you know that it’s similar to the Camaro. The car was designed by General Motors’ stylist Bill Mitchell and with the second generation they wanted to take a different direction. The Trans Am was sleek, well-appointed, and offered different power plants than its GM sibling. The Trans Am from this generation became an instant classic when it was featured in a few very well-known movies (via Hemmings).
It was a wonderful example of design and engineering, even with its limitations it managed to pull off exceptional performance numbers. The Trans-Am was sort of the alternative to the Camaro and the Mustang, competing in its own corner of the sports car world. The popularity of the car helped to keep the Pontiac brand showcasing strong numbers. It was everything that a sports car shopper was looking for. The Trans Am also offered a great blend of performance for the price.