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01-17-2026, 03:56 PM
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1979 Car craft cover car 71 Trans am
Some one may have restored this car ? cool story
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01-17-2026, 04:23 PM
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Such a cool car. Unfortunately it was probably restored back to stock.
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01-18-2026, 01:28 PM
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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. |
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01-18-2026, 04:17 PM
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me either
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01-18-2026, 05:38 PM
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Cool Lady!
 It would be easier if she had the VIN, might be around but someone wouldn't know the history of it. 
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01-18-2026, 08:46 PM
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Quote:
Seen that picture so many times the past 20 years. Always thought it was just girls posing with a guy's car. Quote:
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 |
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01-18-2026, 09:16 PM
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I just watched episode 4 of California Fever. The Firebird double they were using is a '70 .
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01-18-2026, 10:47 PM
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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.
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01-19-2026, 04:15 PM
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I remember that car also. She said she wanted to put a "taller" gear in it....
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01-19-2026, 08:30 PM
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some more history / info https://www.hotrod.com/features/ccrp...ntiac-trans-am
Trans Ma' am story https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/reader-rides/9456/ |
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01-20-2026, 07:25 PM
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https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=680880
The photo is posted here...
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01-22-2026, 03:28 PM
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I saw that video. Neat story and car.
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