The Pontiac division is an unfortunate casualty of the General Motors restructuring, denying rear-drive enthusiasts the G8 sedan and a next-generation, production Firebird or GTO. Unless enterprising Poncho enthusiasts contract Trans Am Depot to build a modern Firebird from the new, retro-themed 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
This Florida-based Firebird restoration shop will introduce a one-off "Phoenix T/A" Concept at the 2009 Trans Am Nationals, previewing a conversion the company will offer later in the year. Designer Kevin Morgan has created a look inspired by the 1977-1978 Trans Am, merging the “Bandit” look with the profile recreated from the first-generation Firebird. The posted illustrations bring an instant smile to our face, and we hope to see an variety of such Camaro Ams on the car show circuit next year.
The Trans Am Depot has said the kits will be available as an installed conversion only.
Order details, pricing, and delivery information have not been announced, though the package specifics have:
Exterior
1” - 1.5” lowering kit w/sway bar handling upgrade
Front: 20x9.5x120 CB-66.9 gold or silver machined face snowflake wheels.
Front: Pirelli PZero 275/45ZR20
Rear: 20x11.5x120 CB-66.9 gold or silver machined face snowflake wheels.
Rear: Pirelli PZero 305/35ZR20
Hood with shake scoop
Fender extractors
Exhaust conversion w/ splitter tips
Rear fascia clip w/tail lamp lenses and bulbs
Rear spoiler
T/A Graphic Package
Interior
Embroded head rest and console lid
Turned aluminum door panel
Turned aluminum dash inserts
Turned aluminum instrument cluster
Door panel badges
T/A SN badge and designation
If an enhanced Camaro with a proper Bowtie in the grille is more your flavor, check out the Transformers Special Edition and 562-hp 2010 HPE550 Camaro.