No doubt about it, as GM's F-body cars took their final bow, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the highly desirable WS6 Ram Air performance and handling packages is quintessential American transportation—and a very nice piece of high-energy equipment in its own right. It's a lot noisy, a bit rough around the edges and not a car for the meek.

Exterior features includes special paint with graphics and blacked-out wheels, calipers and side mirrors. The $3,000 premium on the Collector Edition Trans Am gets you these features: the "Collector Yellow" paint job, black-painted 17x9-inch wheels, black/chrome wheels caps, black-painted brake calipers and "undercarriage protection," an exterior stripe package, black exterior mirrors, black B-pillars (coupe) or black top (convertible), yellow/black rear fascia, a "Ram Air" graphics, black "WS6" cloisonné badge and ebony leather interior with "Collector Edition" embroidery on the headrest.

2002 became the final year for regular production of Pontiac’s Firebird and Trans Am series. A total of 30,690 Firebirds were built for worldwide distribution. Of those, 5,192 had convertible tops, 2,391 were finished in Collector Edition Yellow, and only 763 Trans Am Convertibles had automatic transmissions. To be more specific, this particular 2002 Trans Am one of 488 built with these combined features. The WS6 is powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. It is fully loaded with air conditioning, Monsoon Series audio system; power top, antenna, locks, six-way driver’s seat, windows, steering and four-wheel disc brakes, plus the WS6 suspension, it offers everything a Pontiac enthusiast could want. With only 840 miles on the odometer, you are witnessing a brand new car that is still as fresh as when at the dealership.