In what might be the most interesting eBay Motors auction in recent memory, an insanely reworked 1981 Pontiac Trans Am gets almost enough horsepower to make itself believe its a backwoods Bugatti Chiron. Modded by Schwartz Performance (no connection to Spaceballs) with over 2,200 hours of labor, the white on black Pontiac received a monstrous 6.9-liter twin turbo V8 engine transplant that delivers 1,300 horsepower, enough to hurtle the red “Screaming Chicken” on the hood to over 200 miles per hour. But there’s more than just the insane power since the car has to be able to manage all of it without disintegrating when the throttle is mashed. A custom-made chassis, a roll cage, adjustable coil-over suspension, and a custom exhaust to manage airflow from the big motor are all designed to handle the car’s capabilities. Throw in a ratchet-style automatic shifter, some strong and slick red Forgeline wheels, a new black and silver interior, and proper racing harnesses for driver and passenger, and you’re ready for the kind of showy drag racing that will certainly draw a crowd. The car was recently up for sale on eBay for $160,000, but it appears to have been sold.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
