This Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Has Been Transformed

[@HNRichard]

got a huge respect for his life story, from wiping car windows of a rally car to being a mechanic tinkering with a full on rally car/gymkhana

[@ranman4481]

Absolutely love it. One of my two favorite cars of all-time.The Y82 "Bandit" Trans-Am and '68-'69 Charger, in no particular order. Just seeing this living, breathing icon brought back to pristine condition and performance modified, makes my heart beat faster. Very cool!!!

[@nboy7]

Nice balance between keeping it looking original, and also making it look more modern.

[@Microphunktv-jb3kj]

I don't even like americans car, but this looks sick :D

[@fks-pv8il]

Looks like a 1978 to me. 4 separated square headlights on a 1979... sharp ride!

[@Baladibt]

It's impressive how in each video you guys manage to feature a person that's very passionate, coherent, well-spoken, and gentle. Plus great filming and editing. Kudos for it.

[@obedchattergoon2780]

I liked that this person made the Trans Am his own instead of fussing to keep it factory original.

[@joshrazo2355]

Wow, what a gorgeous car.

[@ButBigger42]

This dude is legit cool in person. He brings that to Cars and Coffee all the time. I got to ride in it. My favorite car out here.

[@jefftews8240]

Really makes the old transam look good like that... well done to Gregg

[@mcterb7142]

The owner of this Trans Am is really nice. I feel so happy for him! :)

[@franksilva6234]

Mc Terb aswome car good job

[@joshuafallet5690]

He is very humble and down to earth. It's nice to see

[@TrailRecon]

One of my favorite cars of all time. Another great video!

[@j.scaffnetti5437]

Flared rear fenders look perfect now.

[@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342]

+J. Scaffnetti I didn't even notice they were bigger than stock until it was pointed out. That's the kind of subtle body mod I can appreciate.

[@upgrad3z]

+Whatareyoudoingyouidiot how could you not notice they're bloody huge!

[@kylehart8829]

+Whatareyoudoingyouidiot Do you understand the meaning of "subtle" at all?

[@daseteam]

I like the fact that he made something out of the 5.3 truck engine and not some million dollar crate motor.

[@JokerisWild4]

daseteam the 5.3 architecture is LS based, but with lower compression which is why you can run boost through it and have no problems, still keeping reliability and driveability. LS architecture is king!

[@bhagvedsingh2147]

its more for the cast iron block

[@bazzellmike]

Strapping on a pair of Wu-Tang War Wistles to any motor will help performance. LS was just the logical choice...

[@FUNZO1975]

@I speak The truth why?

[@AnoushABaz]

it's LM7. a LS based 5.3 iron block designed as a over squared truck engine for more torque on low rpm. yet people usually change the cams on them, so they go high rpm and gives more hp rather than torque, slightly more sporty. and because it is iron block than aluminium, you can abuse it without running into problem. 10 psi boost is nothing for this engine to handle. people run over 25 psi in them with stock internals

[@phocia]

There is just something about driving a muscle car like this across the desert at that light. I can't quite put my finger on it, but this guy is living a dream of mine :( How I wish to build own and drive one of these beautiful things. Who ever said cars can't be art?

[@devononair]

Yep... I thought the same!

[@todd2902]

Agree, that's what I'm shooting for just about done with my 76, looking forward to driving to Moab and around when it's done, nothing like it, and it'll be way better than before!

[@todd2902]

@livey oone photos.app.goo.gl/GCmbgz4RFsz9jpBH6

[@todd2902]

@livey oone I hope to have it back on the road this spring, can't wait!

[@UnknownHumanoid]

"When I first time came to America I needed something to do and I found this car on ebay" I wish I had that kind of job too!

[@inuysha360]

I love this channel, it's not about the fastest cars but how much the owners love their cars and how unique they are and their passion.

[@anonharingenamn]

It looks so sorted. Those wheelarches and all that. Fantastic stuff.

[@ChristianGirschick]

I love the "Bandit" Trans Am since my childhood. You brought this iconic car to the next level. Thank you for that!

[@gameshark427]

Seen this clip about a year ago & still entertaining to this day 👏 Great looking TA !

[@areasevenpro]

East bound and down Loaded up and truckin' A'we gonna do what they say can't be done We've got a long way to go And a short time to get there I'm east bound just watchin' the ol' Bandit run...

[@911Salvage]

Damn. You've got a job history I can only dream of. Great for you man. Wish I could be like you.

[@hordleydesign]

This guy's so humble about his car. Best looking trans am around, beautiful build!

[@eightosaurusspelunk1598]

This is without a doubt the best looking Firebird I've ever seen. Very well done!

[@x19Julius92x]

For me personally Trans Am is the iconic muscle car of America. Smokey And The Bandit was my favorite movie growing up and this Trans Am is absolutely gorgeous inside out, loving those mods !! :)

[@BBQ-n-Pigskin]

It's got 79 tail lights but a 78 front end. A lot of cool little touches.

[@Tommyblueeyes]

why wouldnt a 79 T/A have 79 tail lights? I would do the same though but the rear end of a 79 sorta matches the front with it ir u look at pics....cant have both i sppose

[@K0E0M0O]

what a gorgeous machine .. this guy is basically living my dream, owning a 2nd gen trans am, working for a rally team and moving to work in japan ... good for him .. loved the video petrolicious !

[@Pedro_opc]

The looks are definetly of my taste too. Stunnig car!

[@SimeonToko]

Love seeing the old steel still rolling

[@thomaspyrek9154]

I always enjoy the videos done on the vehicles that I like, but I really appreciate and savor the videos of the vehicles that don't enjoy at all. Good job on that.

[@moses1142]

Like how humble this man is. Specially talking about his passion.

[@revmatchtv]

Beautiful video guys. The cinematography is stunning! I wish I had the time and budget to make my videos as good looking.

[@n1ghtcoder]

Try Gopro 5 with their brand new drone, Karma. It's awesome! You can unplug gimbal from it, and use separately. And it's not so expensive.

[@revmatchtv]

Yeah it was announced today. Looks really slick!

[@christianna3561]

BEAUTIFUL! Well done! WOW! This is what I call an incredible rolling resume!

[@superbird6176]

The 77-78 models were the most beautiful of the Firebird Trans Am's.

[@JxT1957]

'79 to '81 with that mean looking mask on the front end

[@superbird6176]

JxT1957 - I didn't like the way they isolated each headlight on those models. I prefer the front that looks like a bird.

[@TheMainMan318]

Not even a fan of the firebird, but damn does this look and sound so good. its perfect. the owner seems like an awesome guy too. what an awesome build

[@TobyGreenough]

Best looking bandit car I have ever seen, beautiful job!

[@markothwriter]

"It's a slippery slope, you gotta be careful how far down you go...." That's life really. My house included.

[@BruceBoschek]

Not a car I would ever want to own, but it's his dream and it's always a delight to see someone who has successfully lived his dream. Thanks for another great video.

[@michaeldavidmontalvo2402]

Bruce Boschek and why is that

[@jainerodriguez2698]

one of my favorite car of all times 1979 Trans Am I always wanted one and for that dude in the video you got a Kick-Ass ride like what you done to the car love it

[@MirceaR]

One of the prettiest Firebirds I've seen for some time, true "american dream"

[@truantray]

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin' We're gonna do what they say can't be done We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there I'm east bound, just watch ole bandit run

[@dre32pitt]

rofl. i was gonna do exactly what you did. "When we get home, remind me to punch yo momma in the mouf."

[@truantray]

+Beemerhead Fred.

[@dsruddell]

fred needs some hamburgers hes looking real thin in the face

[@PrinceBarin77]

🤜👍😎

[@BV-ym9pk]

Looove how this thing sits on it's wheels. What a pretty beast to look at. Well done and enjoy that machine!

[@sanduzmeu8891]

Word of the week: mechanicalness

[@beaulamper3558]

This Trans Am is beautiful. Love the ride height, colors, lines and wheels. Timeless. I can now say it's on my forever list of cars I want to own and build, good work guys.

[@mattb4164]

I have watched this video 4 times now it never gets old. That car is badass!

[@Jalreal]

black & gold trans am was always the best

[@keelankrause2653]

does it have a widebody kit or something? the rear fenders seem to stick out more than mine and it looks badass

[@aleoimpala]

Always loved Trans Am and will forever... Nice ride that you have.

[@paxwallacejazz]

This guy is so humble and understated but clearly he's brilliant! I bet it runs low 11s. And turns to boot. Wouldnt bet against it.

[@Rolo_McFlurry]

it doesn't matter how uninterested I initially feel about the car at the beginning of the video--each episode is filmed, edited, and produced so wonderfully that in the end, I love the car/story!

[@dtofq]

Needed someone from New Zealand to make this American car badass!!! Thumbs up

[@mikepeterson1791]

This guy for days... excellent ride and attitude.

[@ohyeah1359]

Thanks for making videos with no cussing that I can watch with my kids on my lap.

[@ncakea]

Everything in this car is just right & well placed. I guess that's what "Seasoned" means.

[@mathiasmang848]

by far the best looking trans am i have ever seen

[@elliotandrewmotorsport5718]

As a kiwi subscriber of Petrolicious and an avid watcher, it is so awesome to see another Kiwi in the US building stuff like this and having such a successful career. Good on you Gregg! Great build.

[@C345OFR]

Wasn't looking forward to this but glad I clicked. Great story and great production (again!).

[@RoodeMenon]

Beautiful cinematography. Reminds me of Knight Rider.

[@MotorScotti]

That completely resonates with me. I love making things as well. Taking on a challenge and finding ways to make it happen, to fabricate stuff, to learn about metal work, wiring, electronics, suspension, etc... Great video by the way, beautiful Trans Am!

[@Switching-Cars]

that is a relly nice trans am, i alwayse loved the 77 front end and the 79 tail light, you did a relly good job :)

[@Ray_27724]

Congratulations 🎊 you built a real rare dream car, I love it! 😍❤️

[@ConstantXplorer]

I'd love to have a '78 TransAm. This is so clean and just plain cool.

[@turbogrin]

Mr Hamilton is Ken Blocks Mechanic and fabricator! A true gentleman and automotive enthusiast

[@Badtaste21]

You did everything right. I wouldn't even dare to touch it, it's so perfect!

[@youtubeLa2023]

its beautiful man.....good job on the car...my dad had this car when i was growing up...good memories in that ride

[@machinegunfunkoo7dirtyjers532]

Repinn hoonigan and has the cleanest trans am of that era ever! Beautiful video and car,

[@MrClintz28]

I've always wanted a second gen Trans-Am myself, this guy took one of my dream cars and made it spectacular!

[@byates59]

I am a big Trans Am freak myself!!!!!!!!!! Great job on the build bro and enjoy! Thanks for sharing! P.S. I wish it was mine!

[@JxT1957]

awesome looking car. the trans am looks best in black. '77 to '81 are my favorite years.

[@blodquatsch]

this could be the next top gear, these shots are stunning, watching this really fills me up with joy, my favorite car channel on yt

[@billyj.6890]

Beautiful car! Excellent upgrades. Great job. I hope he and the car last 100+ years!

[@daimill1728]

Lovely!!! ...off to watch Smokey & the Bandit!!

[@technomonkey9529]

What a beautiful car..the rear end is so nice. And that engine wow.

[@jcoburn429]

That is a nice trans am.bodyline.curves.stance.big wheels. I like.

[@AnonAFSOC]

I am a blue oval guy, but this is an awesome looking machine. The wheel arches make all the difference in this look. Sweet rig man. Done very very tastefully! I would drive it.

[@christopherdixon4394]

Awesome Trans Am! I love the Subaru shift knob.

[@yoadrian10000]

Well done mate, best Trans Am I've ever seen

[@UnicornWithSprinkles]

Had this car as a wallpaper for a while now. Great seeing it in a video, like it even more now!

[@R33C3.]

Never disappointed with these videos. All the other car vids are of them driving someone elses car for about 15 min. These vids talk to the owner and tells us about all of the work that has gone into it fantastic 👍 All day long

[@ianwatches]

Man, I miss that drive up to Mt Charleston. So many memories came flashing back watching this. I used to high speed that road in an S2000. I can only imagine it in this beast.

[@lucasd1646]

One of the best looking American cars of all time, great build.

[@xployalist]

Great looking car. With the flared arches and exaggerated tail, I'm for some reason reminded of a cross between the Bandit's car and The Last of the V8 Interceptors from Mad Max.

[@iamCairn]

it sounds so beautiful

[@andymantoronto]

I'm more of a naturalist when it comes to restorations, but I have to say the modifications done on the rear wheel wells and the rear spoiler are great and overall that car is very nicely done!

[@CarelessGamer15]

Holy hell, that trans am is freaking gorgeous!

[@FlamesOfThought]

What a nice job you've done mate! Loved this car as a kid and still do.

[@edkubinski]

Looks and sounds great! I have had one sitting up on blocks in my garage since 1996. Maybe someday I'll be able to redo it.

[@MrLesperance1]

The true spirit of building a car and loving it ,making your dreams come true ....

[@tensecondbuickgn]

This car is badass. I just love the wide stance and impregnated fenders in the rear.

[@evgenikogan6364]

What a nice guy. Great video, great car. Pleasure to watch.

[@rusty-times]

Nice jobs to have. Great job on the Trans Am. It's very, original...

[@philkennedy8862]

Knowing every bolt and nut on early TA's I will say this is a nice blend of the old and the new. Good job!

[@shade98765]

Beautiful job....You SHOULD be very proud. I"ll bet Bert Reynolds would a woody even at 90 over that Bandit! Thanks for sharing!!

[@manson9489]

What a sound ! It's music to my ears

[@boohooo6381]

Wonderful workmanship... I yearn for a car like that.

[@chrisrainey6750]

Awesome story! Awesome car! Very tastefully done!! Great job!!! Thanks for the video!!

[@ChrisTheAspergerGuy]

I always love it when you guys do videos with classic muscle cars.

[@Mr.IAintGottaProveShi]

I just saw that motor and just said "Wow..." That is a beautiful car.

[@gammaraycube]

That's THE most beautiful piece of beauty i have seen on youtube..... very well done job buddy..peace from Dubai !

[@winstonwolfe5733]

I like the simplicity of this Man and the way he descrubes his life as a serie of happy circumstance.

[@DRB-Octane]

i had a subaru, i modified , my wife left me, then i was free...

[@DRB-Octane]

+Tommie Reid i was simply quoting a friend, the "" never made to the text

[@bennewong]

It really _is_ a "cool old thing now." What an amazing Firebird Trans Am.

[@grishchenko1991]

Great story, great execution on the car, and as always great cinematography.