Is the FIREBIRD Trans-Am WS6 the RAREST Pontiac?

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @seroslav6934
    @seroslav6934 2 месяца назад +4

    Saw it once on a drag race. Absolutely breathtaking car.

  • @jesseseymour4011
    @jesseseymour4011 5 месяцев назад +8

    The 2002 firehawk was one of the best looking cars I've ever seen. Yellow and black. Very slick.

    • @wgterry73ify
      @wgterry73ify 4 месяца назад +2

      Also the most rare

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  3 месяца назад +2

      For that era, I agree!

    • @BM-nd8gy
      @BM-nd8gy 2 месяца назад +1

      Agree, I've had a lot of high end cars and still lust after one of these

  • @jeffreyrodrick6164
    @jeffreyrodrick6164 3 месяца назад +4

    I had a red 97 Trans Am WS6 with an automatic. My first TA and loved that car, but it was from the lot so sort of settled for what they had. I ordered my 01 navy blue Trans Am WS6 with manual in Oct 2000, got it 2 days before Christmas (what a gift!!). Still have it and recently had some upkeep done on it. I am in love with this car all over again!! So much fun to drive. Looks almost as good as new. Only 54K miles.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  3 месяца назад +1

      That’s awesome. Hope you keep this one!

    • @bradbucklin2692
      @bradbucklin2692 Месяц назад

      Can I buy it!!??😂😂😂
      I’ve always wanted a WS6 ever since I was a kid
      I’ve always said I would consider trading my 71 nova plus cash for a clean all stock 6spd WS6

  • @jrbird7571
    @jrbird7571 13 дней назад +1

    Great car. Mine is a base `99 Trans Am. It has 404,000 miles on it. Every repair that I've ever made resulted in an upgrade!

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  13 дней назад

      Wow that’s incredible! Thanks for sharing

    • @mikecece947
      @mikecece947 5 дней назад

      I had 327k miles on my 98 ta...

    • @jrbird7571
      @jrbird7571 4 дня назад

      @@PistonTrends Yeah man ... no problem. She's my daily driver and has been since 2002. The "upgrades" always make it faster, look better and ride better! I'm hoping to daily her until I croak or stop driving.

  • @michaelm3381
    @michaelm3381 5 месяцев назад +5

    Beautiful cars! I have a 1999 TA and I'm the original owner of a 2002 Formula.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  5 месяцев назад +1

      You still have them both??

    • @michaelm3381
      @michaelm3381 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@PistonTrends yes I do. I have daily driven a Firebird for over 20 years.

  • @aaronsnowden6311
    @aaronsnowden6311 5 месяцев назад +3

    Loved that car. Almost got my hands on a FireHawk that a guy preordered and was late to pick up, but he showed up on the last day. 😥

  • @oceancon
    @oceancon 3 месяца назад

    Great video; my 02 T/A WS6 convertible gets heads turned every where I go. I agree they are pretty rare and people don't know what they are. I always have people asking me when I hit the coffe-and-cars shows!

  • @phantom0456
    @phantom0456 4 месяца назад +1

    The 98+ Trans Am looks so much better than the 97 and earlier version, especially with the Ram Air hood.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  4 месяца назад

      Totally agree. I remember my neighbor had one and I always loved seeing that ram air hood coming down the street.

  • @wilsonlee5720
    @wilsonlee5720 2 месяца назад +1

    I have a VERY luxurious 1989 GTA Trans Am that makes 1000hp at the wheels and is Built for road courses. It has heated leather racing seats, digital displays, and 6spd transmission. It sounds like a jet anywhere above 30mph, and most hot rodders don’t flex on it, but some have, and BOY is it fun breaking their hearts! It only gets 6mpg, but you can confidently smoke pretty much any street legal car. The other best part is that it looks like KITT’s roided up big brother lol.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  2 месяца назад +1

      Sounds like a lot of fun!!

  • @johnmarshjr928
    @johnmarshjr928 3 месяца назад

    99 white n blue and 02 yellow and black. Also 74 super duty blue, 3.8 turbo T/A which was just as fast as the grand national. 68 400 ram air black, had to weld a chain on one side kept breaking motor mounts= some serious torque.

  • @tomrodgers6629
    @tomrodgers6629 2 месяца назад

    I had mine stolen. I am waiting to replace it when I do it will be a 01 or 02 black with sandalwood interior or black interior T/A WS6. The felt dashboard covers and T-Top inserts work great for protecting the interior.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  2 месяца назад +1

      Dang that stinks but glad you’re able to replace it with a new one.

  • @McMovesdotcom
    @McMovesdotcom 5 месяцев назад +4

    neighbor has the firehawk version, he has great taste

  • @rdeh1678
    @rdeh1678 4 месяца назад +1

    Would say the firehawk , the 88 notch back , or the 89 turbo trans am gta I have seen tons of the ws6

  • @jeffwilkes5151
    @jeffwilkes5151 24 дня назад +1

    I own a '02 Firehawk SLP (Street Legal Performance), it is rated as having 345 HP higher than a WS6 yet it is not mentioned in your video. I think it comparable to a WS6 but with more HP but gets little love.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  24 дня назад

      I’m not familiar with that trim package. Was it offered as a factory option from Pontiac?

    • @jeffwilkes5151
      @jeffwilkes5151 23 дня назад

      @@PistonTrends Pontiac sent the cars to SLP where they were modified and then sent to the dealers.

  • @DirtyBird01
    @DirtyBird01 2 месяца назад

    I got a 2001 WS6 for $6k in 2016 and I will NEVER sell it is such a fun, easy to work on, cheap to make fast car ever

  • @donaldcurtis9229
    @donaldcurtis9229 2 месяца назад +1

    I have a 84 Trans Am original owner 42,803 MI Royal metallic blue

  • @jacksongalli8384
    @jacksongalli8384 2 месяца назад

    Gotta love having an 02, coming to my grave with me I’ve had it since I was 16

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  2 месяца назад

      Wow that’s awesome. I’d love to find my first car. It was an old Chevy Silverado half ton!

  • @lazylion420
    @lazylion420 4 месяца назад

    my 2002 WS6 is my favorite but I'm a little biased 😎

  • @percywilliams2433
    @percywilliams2433 3 месяца назад

    I 🤔 Truly loved My Pontiac 🏁👍 GTO 5.7L And G8 6.0L Cam. Also before those My first General Motors Pontiac was a Grand Prix I was On the 🤔 Hunt for 5.0 Ford Mustangs 🏁👑 Yes Please.

  • @luisfitness5617
    @luisfitness5617 2 месяца назад +1

    What about the fire hawk?

  • @pheirphon4680
    @pheirphon4680 3 месяца назад

    We are just talking about majority on the road at 145 Miles per Hour.😊

  • @donaldcurtis9229
    @donaldcurtis9229 2 месяца назад +1

    I have a 97 title says Pontiac Firebird formula Trans Am

  • @daniellobo1680
    @daniellobo1680 4 месяца назад +2

    I have a 2001 WS6 automatic car with 90k miles.....I'm definitely changing out the auto transmission when I get some money together. The automatic transmission is nowhere near as fun as a 6 speed. Totally different cars as far as the fun factor. Automatics are just too serene and not exciting

    • @fernandoboss1740
      @fernandoboss1740 3 месяца назад

      I have a 2002 ws6 manual ... I want a automatic one we can trade if you like

    • @28fabianz1
      @28fabianz1 3 месяца назад

      Put a high stall in it...

  • @thegrandinquisitor8239
    @thegrandinquisitor8239 5 месяцев назад +2

    1996 was the first year of the WS6 package for the 4th Gen cars. You could get it on the Firebird Formula and Trans Am. All of the V8 Firebirds could be optioned with either a 4spd automatic or 6spd manual transmission. All 1998-2002 Trans Ams came with T-Tops unless you opted for a convertible.

    • @rogerdavis2056
      @rogerdavis2056 4 месяца назад +1

      I had a 1978 ws-6 Trans am! Solar gold.

    • @thegrandinquisitor8239
      @thegrandinquisitor8239 4 месяца назад +1

      @rogerdavis2056 Yes. In this instance, I was referring to the 4th gen cars. The WS6 package was available in the 3rd Gen as well. I've been watching a lot of 4th Gen vids lately, and there a good number that don't have their facts straight.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  3 месяца назад

      Right on. Thanks for watching!

  • @williamg2552
    @williamg2552 4 месяца назад +2

    Pontiac FIREBIRD Trans Am WS6

  • @pheirphon4680
    @pheirphon4680 3 месяца назад

    Hi Chamren Phon. 😊

  • @nerdsofthefist
    @nerdsofthefist 2 месяца назад

    What’s the name of this car?

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  2 месяца назад

      Which one? In the thumbnail? It’s a WS6 with some kind of body kit.

  • @Karaokeentertainment_
    @Karaokeentertainment_ Месяц назад

    Why is the Tran Am so underrated tho?😢

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  Месяц назад

      For real! I think the Camaro has always took the spotlight between the two.

    • @Karaokeentertainment_
      @Karaokeentertainment_ Месяц назад

      @ What’s the difference between a Trans Am and a Trans Am WS6?

  • @krillion6866
    @krillion6866 5 месяцев назад +2

    iv looked for the ground effects on the ta in the header photo for ever for mine lmao ill only ever collect pontiacs

    • @dabears52501
      @dabears52501 4 месяца назад

      I want them for my 500hp '95!! Any idea where to get them???

    • @lazylion420
      @lazylion420 4 месяца назад +1

      that looks like the Wings West kit. possibly Vader but my guess is W-type.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  3 месяца назад

      Love the firebird!

  • @bbb462cid
    @bbb462cid 18 дней назад

    ...1969 Pontiac Trans Am convertible is less collectible? Eight made? Eight total, four manual 4 automatic? Versus over 40 WS6 convertibles made in 1997, never mind any other year?

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  18 дней назад

      Thanks for watching. For the video we were just referencing the WS6

    • @bbb462cid
      @bbb462cid 18 дней назад

      ​@@PistonTrends I understand. However your video title *literally* asks the question, "Is the FIREBIRD Trans-AM WS6 the RAREST Pontiac?". I was responding to the question you asked me, which references every Pontiac ever made.

  • @HotFrozenWater
    @HotFrozenWater 5 месяцев назад +1

    My 01 SOM is the most beautiful car ever made.... fight me!!

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  3 месяца назад

      👍🏻

    • @richmyers416
      @richmyers416 3 месяца назад +1

      The som ta looks alot meaner than the catfish haha , I have both but pontiac for the win, plus more rare and ram air actually works

    • @HotFrozenWater
      @HotFrozenWater 3 месяца назад

      ⁠ lol. You know what they say…. A Camaro looks like it can kick your ass buy a WS6 looks like it’s coming over to do it!!!

  • @paulflynn2481
    @paulflynn2481 3 месяца назад +1

    not by a long shot. The ws6 got bastardized and over quoted. WS6 has been around for decades. I have had pontiacs for over 40 years. It was not until SLP was contracted to swap out the hoods and air intake box, that the hooded ws6 package became popular. There were many cars built on order with thw ws6 suspension only.

  • @winning77th
    @winning77th 5 месяцев назад +2

    firehawk formula is rarest

    • @phantom0456
      @phantom0456 4 месяца назад

      3rd gen Firehawk Formula is one of the baddest F bodies ever made, and definitely cooler than the 4th gen Firehawk.

    • @rdeh1678
      @rdeh1678 4 месяца назад

      Actual the 1988 , notch back is the rarest

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  3 месяца назад

      👍🏻

  • @pheirphon4680
    @pheirphon4680 3 месяца назад

    Just a sleeper.😊

  • @StickShiftMuscle
    @StickShiftMuscle 2 месяца назад

    I have a Firehawk I think it’s more rare. That’s after owning 2 WS6 cars

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  2 месяца назад

      What year?

    • @StickShiftMuscle
      @StickShiftMuscle 2 месяца назад +1

      1999 6 speed trans am black #36 they made less trans am Firehawks than formulas

  • @scottporter4524
    @scottporter4524 2 месяца назад

    I'd assume the rarest is the 2002 anniversary edition.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  2 месяца назад +1

      I’d have to agree. Last year of production.

    • @scottporter4524
      @scottporter4524 2 месяца назад

      @@PistonTrends Sadly! One of these years I’m gonna buy another black 2002 WS6. Unfortunately, mine got totaled. It’s still my all-time favorite car to this day.

  • @mustangecoboosthpp3869
    @mustangecoboosthpp3869 2 месяца назад

    No, the Pontiac Firebird Formula WS-6 Ram Air is the rarest and I wish I had not got rid of mine.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  2 месяца назад

      I can’t even remember the last time I saw one. It’s been a while!

    • @shanef7560
      @shanef7560 7 дней назад

      I bought my '98 Formula WS6 new in June of '98. Still have it, 101k miles of smiles.

  • @NinjaRunningWild
    @NinjaRunningWild Месяц назад

    The answer is no. That'd be the Firehawk or 89 Turbo Trans Am.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  Месяц назад

      Both good picks! Thanks for sharing

  • @Turshin
    @Turshin 3 месяца назад

    No its not. The 89 turbo trans-am or the firehawk probably are.

  • @colintraveller
    @colintraveller 5 месяцев назад

    Looks like a Japanese inspired build

  • @paulcabinatan2390
    @paulcabinatan2390 2 месяца назад

    The Trans Am WS6 wouldn’t be the “rarest”
    Try finding a Formula WS6, that would be rare.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  2 месяца назад

      I don’t see many either these days

  • @hoff2939
    @hoff2939 5 месяцев назад

    This video feels AI generated.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  5 месяцев назад +1

      What about it feels AI? It’s not by the way. Happy to answer any questions you have, I’m just a car guy making these videos for fun!

    • @lazylion420
      @lazylion420 4 месяца назад

      it looks legit tbh. why would any part of it need to be AI 🙄

  • @there_is_nothing_here
    @there_is_nothing_here 2 месяца назад +1

    The first few years of that thing were the ugliest design ever.

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  2 месяца назад +1

      Later years were the best looking

  • @cenmike82
    @cenmike82 4 месяца назад +1

    How cares about ws6 it a trans am there better aftermarket parts to beat a ws6 out there

    • @PistonTrends
      @PistonTrends  3 месяца назад

      It’s the collectibility of the factory built WS6 though

    • @richmyers416
      @richmyers416 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@Ballen1182 the ws6 is more rare and just looks alot meaner than the catfish

  • @McMovesdotcom
    @McMovesdotcom 5 месяцев назад +2

    this vid will double the current cost of these. (youre not wrong about it