1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
F-body · Second generation F-body introduced. Trans Am received disti... · The iconic body arrives — Ram Air 400 in the definitive Trans Am shape
Ultra Rare
Production & Overview
Total Production
3,196
Original MSRP
N/A
Assembly Plants
Norwood, OH
Wheelbase
108.1 inches
Body Styles
Sport Coupe
Curb Weight
3,560 lbs
Notable Packages & Production
Ram Air IV — RamAirIV
Only 88 produced in 1970 Trans Am — extremely rare
5-8x base TA
88
produced
Lucerne Blue — LucerneBlue
Second color option added for 1970 — blue with white stripes
1.1-1.3x white
900
produced
Available Engines
L74 400ci — V8
Ram Air III — standard Trans Am
335 hp
L67 400ci — V8
Ram Air IV — optional. Only 88 Trans Ams received Ram Air IV in 1970.
345 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: Ram Air IV with documentation is six figures. All documented 1970 Trans Ams are valuable due to low production.. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
PHS documentation mandatory
Firewall tag must confirm Trans Am package codes
Shaker hood scoop — verify originality and functionality
Color verification — only 2 colors available
Ram Air IV — extensive documentation required for 88 produced
Fender flares and front air dam originality
F-body frame rail rust
Floor pan rust
Clone Trans Am — very common, PHS is the only definitive test
Known Problem Areas
Clone Trans Am from base Firebird
Frame rail rust
Shaker scoop reproductions on clones
Incorrect stripe colors and patterns
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
Ram Air IV with documentation
Lucerne Blue with documentation
4-speed documented
Low mileage
↓ Decreases Value
Clone TA without PHS
Frame rust
Non-matching engine
Incorrect color
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
Hard — authenticity critical
Parts Availability
Moderate — second gen F-body parts better than first gen
Driver Quality Cost
$60,000 – $120,000
Show Quality Cost
$140,000 – $300,000
Key Suppliers
Year One · Ames Performance · PY Classic Pontiac
Pop Culture & Legacy
Iconic second-gen body set the visual standard for Trans Am forever
Shaker hood scoop through the hood became Trans Am signature element
White with blue stripes is one of the most recognized color schemes in American automotive history
3,196 produced — one of the rarest Trans Ams
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