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Trans Am
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Trans Am is a type of car that was made for racing, especially by Pontiac. It's known for being fast and sporty.
Technical Definition
Trans Am refers to a racing series and a line of performance cars, particularly associated with the Pontiac brand. The term is often used to describe cars that were built for racing or have a sporty appearance.
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"There were Trans Am cars and stuff when I was there. There was like pretty big displacement stuff."
171 Cunningham Tears, Heavy Breathing, and Box Flares Bring a Trailer Podcast
"[496.5s] That was my first Trans Am win. [498.4s] Wow, the Beretta, Beretta."
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"Normally, think of Trans Am. Yeah, one would."
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Episodes Mentioning "Trans Am"
Car Keys with Robin Leech and Jay de Marcken – July 13, 2026
CAR KEYS
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Rusty's Garage
171 Cunningham Tears, Heavy Breathing, and Box Flares
Bring a Trailer Podcast
Bailey Clayton | Hand Paint vs. Vinyl. Why It Matters Who Wins
Overcrest
Car Keys with Robin Leech and Jay de Marcken – May 25, 2026
CAR KEYS
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman
The Smoking Tire
Replica or Recreation?; THAT New Car Law; GT500 Review
The Smoking Tire
Kris Buys... The Grandpa-est of Grandpa Cars?
Overcrest
Pancho Weaver on Nascar Chassis, Building a Trans AM Monster and a Career in Racing
Minnoxide
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