But in 1975 the Trans Am became another victim of emissions standards and insurance premiums. If it weren't for the late-year introduction of an optional 455 H.O. package, it may have never ...

Back in 1978, Herb Adams, the Pontiac legend who by then was an integral part of Pontiac's Advanced Design group, helped introduce the world to the WS6 Trans Am Special Performance package.

The very top of the line was the Trans Am package. The name is shorthand for the Trans-American Cup racing series staged by the Sports Car Club of America. Pontiac even paid the $5 SCCA royalty ...