1979 Car craft cover car 71 Trans am
 

Some one may have restored this car ? cool story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f9Jo_01A5I

Such a cool car. Unfortunately it was probably restored back to stock.

The HO's were Automatic , the SD's were 4spd .
Incredible knowledge base back then.

Bet she was a cool chick though . Had a 69 Z28 before the TA.

Have seen the picture of her and another girl posing with the car street-side 100's of times.
Never knew she was the owner , or that it was a movie car.

me either

Cool Lady!

:)

It would be easier if she had the VIN, might be around but someone wouldn't know the history of it.

:confused:

Its a complete different vibe now. Wish that had been known all along.
Seen that picture so many times the past 20 years.
Always thought it was just girls posing with a guy's car.

The commentator hit a good note mentioning the Cali license plates that stay with a car.
Someone on the inside could probably do a deep dive if any of the movie shots or her pictures give a good enough view. And get the VIN

I just watched episode 4 of California Fever. The Firebird double they were using is a '70 .

I think 1979 was probably the first year I subscribed to Car Craft (too many custom vans in Hot Rod...). I remember that image on Van Nuys Blvd vividly. Such a cool and unique car/paint scheme. And now we know its owner was pretty unique, too.

I predict it was purchased by someone who knew of its media significance, and has hidden it away for all these years. It will eventually emerge covered in dust, on a YouTube special, from some mid-south barn. :)

I remember that car also. She said she wanted to put a "taller" gear in it....

some more history / info https://www.hotrod.com/features/ccrp...ntiac-trans-am
Trans Ma' am story https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/reader-rides/9456/

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=680880
The photo is posted here...

I saw that video. Neat story and car.