Two Generations of Pontiac Trans Am Muscle Cars to Headline Mecum Houston Auction
Two iconic Pontiac Trans Ams—separated by nearly three decades of engineering and muscle car history—will cross the block at Mecum's Houston 2025 auction in a back-to-back showing of performance evolution.
On Friday, April 4, collectors will have a shot at a 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, one of the final and most refined iterations of the Firebird line. This one-owner car is finished in Black over Black leather, showing just 12,525 miles on the odometer. Garage-kept and meticulously preserved, it features the desirable Ram Air performance package, which boosts the 5.7L LS1 V-8 engine to 325 horsepower, paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Capable of 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds and a 160 mph top speed, it represents the peak of fourth-generation Trans Am performance. With T-tops, air conditioning, cruise control, and full service history, it's as modern as vintage muscle gets.
But the real heavyweight arrives on Saturday, April 5, in the form of a 1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty, one of only 731 examples built with an automatic transmission. This rotisserie-restored classic retains its numbers-matching 455 Super Duty V-8, conservatively rated at 290 horsepower, though its real-world output far exceeded that figure. Finished in Blue with Bright Blue accents and a Tan bucket-seat interior, this rare muscle machine includes a copy of the build sheet, Rally II wheels, and correct original components from carburetor to heads.
Together, the two cars reflect Pontiac's golden age and its swan song—offering collectors a chance to own both the beginning and the end of one of America's most iconic muscle car lines.
To see the full selection of cars selling at Mecum Houston on April 3-5, visit Mecum.com.
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