When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Thank you for taking time to look at this listing - I am looking for a Gunmetal Gray 1989 GTA Convertible w/ 5.7L and original condition.
I have found two, and unfortunately they both had issues. If you have one, please send me an email (though the site/forum) OR - if you know of one and the owner is interested in selling, please let me know. Thank you.
Looking for a paint code, 87U
Gunmetal Gray Metallic
Originally Posted by GTA Source Page
The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each exterior color available for the 1989 Trans Am GTAs:
40U -- Exterior Color, White -- 2,961
41U -- Exterior Color, Black -- 1,659
74U -- Exterior Color, Flame Red Metallic -- 1,731
81U -- Exterior Color, Bright Red -- 1,475
87U -- Exterior Color, Gunmetal Metallic -- 644
ASC continued to make Convertibles for Pontiac dealerships. A total of 330 Convertibles were reported by ASC. A portion of those were 350 powered Convertibles. NOTE: 1989 was the First year a US Dealership could order T-top and a 350 Engine in a firebird. Since all Convertibles started as a CC1 (T-Top) car and converted by ASC 1989 would also be the only year to get a 350 powered third generation Firebird convertible.
1989 Firebird Convertible production figures From 1989 ASC order logs
2 TURBO TRANS AM (V6 Turbo)
142 GTA or Trans Am -w/L98 (350 TPI)
43 FORMULA 350 w/L98 (350 TPI)
9 GTA or Trans Am LB9 "F" (305 TPI)
16 FORMULA W/LB9 (305 TPI)
4 Trans Am LO3 "E" (305 TBI)
58 Firebird or Formula W/LO3 (305 TBI)
37 Firebird W/LB8 (2.8L V6)
10 Exported?
4 VIN was not determined
5 - Not Listed in Dealer Order Logs
- ASC Reported a total of 330 Firebird Convertibles in 1989
Last edited by Big&BadGTA; 12-25-2016 at 07:34 PM.
Interesting that the car in the pictures has a indy badge on the lower fender ground FX.
I also noticed the right rear tire is on the wrong side or just put on wrong. It also looks a bit smaller than a 245.
That 3rd brake light looks like a late 88 or early? 89? OKFOZ has waaaaaaay more info on these.
Interesting that the car in the pictures has a indy badge on the lower fender ground FX.
I also noticed the right rear tire is on the wrong side or just put on wrong. It also looks a bit smaller than a 245.
That 3rd brake light looks like a late 88 or early? 89? OKFOZ has waaaaaaay more info on these.
The one in the pic is a 1988 305 auto car, and had a bunch of "customization" on the interior, etc., including the wood overlay dash. It also looks like it has reverse sensors, and you are right, the indy badges. But it's gray, to give an idea on the color combo I am looking to find. Thanks for looking
I'm kind of being serious.
This might be a cheaper & quicker route for you. I thought you said on FB you've been looking for years for one. You might have to build your own. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/conv...-firebird.html
Those things are like Unicorns. Most ASC GTA convertibles were RED BLACK White Gunmetal 89 350 car someone would have had to ordered that color then say they wanted a convertible for another 6G harder than needle in a haystack. I've had plenty and had a gun metal GTA over 10 yrs ago. 305 TPI. Don't mean to discourage you but I've paid attention for the last 15 yrs and have seen two. One just sold recently and guy bought it off Ebay. I'm all for going the hard and impossible with these cars. My 87 I just purchased a year ago needed a power top pull down in all years I've seen had two of those motors in my hand Good Luck buddy. If I run across one you'll be first to know
Those things are like Unicorns. Most ASC GTA convertibles were RED BLACK White Gunmetal 89 350 car someone would have had to ordered that color then say they wanted a convertible for another 6G harder than needle in a haystack. I've had plenty and had a gun metal GTA over 10 yrs ago. 305 TPI. Don't mean to discourage you but I've paid attention for the last 15 yrs and have seen two. One just sold recently and guy bought it off Ebay. I'm all for going the hard and impossible with these cars. My 87 I just purchased a year ago needed a power top pull down in all years I've seen had two of those motors in my hand Good Luck buddy. If I run across one you'll be first to know
Thanks!! The one you saw on eBay, do you have a listing number? I searched completed auctions and nothing came up. Thanks again.
I'm kind of being serious.
This might be a cheaper & quicker route for you. I thought you said on FB you've been looking for years for one. You might have to build your own. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/conv...-firebird.html
That chassis, plus the wrecked one in NV would = 1
Great project for someone, but unfortunately I don't have the time
On another note: I'd like to see just 1 1989 Trans Am convertible. All I see are GTA verts. Hopefully you find one of these 89 verts in gunmetal in the next 5 years.
With that specific car you want the best thing to do is just wait and check out every lead until you find one. I found my 87 rear top pull down motor and switch things people said couldn't be found and only seen in pictures. Patience will pay off. look at this way if you start putting a dollar away everyday until you find one it will make the purchase easier and always keep your mind on it…I'll keep my eyes open since I always check out convertibles no matter what condition. I know this that convertible is probably sitting in a garage and that person might be old and sick with the car forgotten for now. I bought my 87 GTA vert in Miami form the 77 yr old who was going into a nursing home. I've had all the 89 350 cars. A GTA A TA and A Formula…all 350 verts
Last edited by TRANSAM82-92; 01-03-2017 at 07:14 PM.
With that specific car you want the best thing to do is just wait and check out every lead until you find one. I found my 87 rear top pull down motor and switch things people said couldn't be found and only seen in pictures. Patience will pay off. look at this way if you start putting a dollar away everyday until you find one it will make the purchase easier and always keep your mind on it I'll keep my eyes open since I always check out convertibles no matter what condition. I know this that convertible is probably sitting in a garage and that person might be old and sick with the car forgotten for now. I bought my 87 GTA vert in Miami form the 77 yr old who was going into a nursing home. I've had all the 89 350 cars. A GTA A TA and A Formula all 350 verts
see you have a 87 very and deal w third gen convertibles if u know if any for sale or see any come across keep me in mind thanks
12-25-2016, 07:09 PM
It also looks like it has reverse sensors, and you are right, the indy badges. But it's gray, to give an idea on the color combo I am looking to find. Thanks for looking 
