Trans Am Specialties
Premier Pontiac Trans Am Dealers and Restoration
Mike Barr (25) - Larne, Northern Ireland
"Its hard to come across a 1970's Special Edition Trans Am in good condition especially when you live in Northern Ireland. I came across my dream machine (Black 1977 Special Edition Trans Am) on Ebay and like anyone else I was pretty worried about buying a car over the internet (let alone in a different country!). After several emails back and forth from TA Specialties my mind was soon put to rest and I decided to go through with the bidding. Due to the USA and UK time difference I had to sit up until 4am in the morning to place my final bid. I really didn't think I was in with a chance but as it turned out luck was on my side and I won the car.
Rick from Trans Am Specialties was more than helpful and kept me up to date with everything that went on with the car since the day of my purchase (he even sent me pictures of the car locked up safely in his garage when there was a potential threat of a tropical storm in the Florida area.) When the car finally arrived in the UK (I had to go to the South of England to pick it up) the rain was pouring from the heavens and my friend and I had an 8hr drive back up to Scotland ahead of us. When I saw the car roll out of the shipping yard NO amount of rain could have spoiled my day, visions of Smokey and the Bandit were flashing before my eyes. The car was exactly as described and in mint condition. We started her up, loaded the Jerry Reed CD and headed for Scotland to get it Mot'd which it passed first time! I now have the Trans Am in Northern Ireland and it turns heads wherever I go. I am still in contact with Rick from Trans Am specialties and he has since helped me get hold of several spare parts which I couldn't find in the UK or Ireland. I am glad that my first experience of buying a car online turned out well. If you are reading this and have any concerns or worries about buying a car from TA Specialties then fear not because I can reassure you that you will have NO problems whatsoever.
Thanks Rick for all your help with the TA. I hope if you ever visit Ireland someday I can pick you up at the Airport in the car that I have wanted since I was 6 years old. (as long as you don't mind going straight to the pub of course!!) Cheers!!
Mike Barr (25)
Larne
Co. Antrim
N.Ireland
Hello Rick,
I would like to thank Rick from Trans Am Specialties for helping me get my perfect, mint Trans Am. It was everything he told me that the car would be before I ever saw it. The car that I have is a 1981 Trans Am, non Turbo car that has ONLY 34,535 on it and it is all original. The car that I have has got some history behind it also. Back in 1981 Pepsi Cola gave away 5 of these cars along with one Corvette and I am lucky enough to have one of the Trans Am's. A lady in Florida won this car when she was 61 years old. Rick found this car for me. I would recommend Rick from Trans Am Specialties to anyone that is looking for their dream car. His communication with you is great, the way he describes the car to you on the phone is just what you will see when you lay eyes on the car. You will be 100% satisfied when you see and get your car.
Mike Bourne
Mississippi
Mike in Chicago
Rick,
Thanks so much for your honesty and description of the 68' Charger R/T. It was a pleasure to deal with you. In today's world it is hard to find people that will represent a car clearly. I look forward to future dealings with you (Trans Am)!
Mike in Chicago
Hi Rick
I just wanted to thank you for the car I purchased from you I don’t know any thing about ebay and letting some one have the option of stopping the bidding as posted was a relief!!! Also I want to thank you for helping me rent a trailer (actually driving us to uhaul dealer) and most of all helping (well you did most of the work loading my 1979 SE on the trailer) and making sure its tied down properly was above and beyond what I had ever expected!!! Also calling to check up on us (me and my girl friend driving all the way back to Dallas, Texas).
As far as the car 100% satisfied you could of said a lot more about the car but you kept it very very modest the car is better than you described I can not be more happy with this purchase and from your customer service and professionalism!!! I already won a trophy in the Dallas car show first one ever entered! I have had so much fun with this car I keep it in my garage and every night after work I just go out to the garage with one after work beer and just stare at it!!! When I am out driving around the Dallas area I feel like a rock star with all the attention is unbelievable these are the next big thing I guarantee it!!!!!!!!
Anyone that is considering purchasing any thing from Rick at TA-Specialties please call or email me for a reference!!!
P.S. Thanks for lunch at the great Cuban restaurant!!!!
Rick Lowther and Jackie Funk
Dallas, Texas
Special Edition Smokey and the Bandit CD
Here is also a little testimonial about the cars that we restore and sell. Of course this will be the 30th Anniversary of Smokey and the Bandit released in 1977. For the upcoming release for the new Special Edition DVD, we were contacted to supply the car used for the photo on the cover of the new DVD. It was a Trans Am which we restored for Don out of Texas.
He has also taken the car to local car shows and pulled in a trophy or two.
I've always wanted a 1977 SE Trans Am. I found Rick and TA Specialites over the internet, e-mailed him, and got the ball rolling. Rick found one within a month of our first phone conversation. Almost 4 months later, I unloaded my restored 1977 SE off the truck and into my garage. Rick and his team did a great job with the car and kept me up to date w/their progress. For anyone out there that's always wanted one of these cars, TA Specialties is the place to start and end your search. Thanks Rick.
Trey Varn
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