I currently own a '79 Trans Am. It is a solid rust-free car with numerous options and nice paint, but it's in need of a new engine (rod knock). I've been considering selling it off and buying a classic Chevrolet Pickup from 1963 to 1970 (i'm aware the body style changed from '63- '66 to '67-'70, but I like both styles). I know the history of the Firebird, it would be a fairly easy restoration if I could find the time and money, but I could combine two hobbies of mine if I swapped it for a older pickup because in addition to a love of classic vehicles, I'm an avid ATV rider and it would be kinda neat to have an old truck to haul my quad. BUT - would I wind up regretting a move like that? It seems like the value of Trans Am's jumped up quite a bit, and classic cars in general seem to outvalue classic trucks. Any opinions?

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I would stick with the trans am. You should still be able to pick up a solid older truck. Store the T/A away for now.

the truck would be a better investment ,because trucks always out sales cars,especially in an older model,the firebird is a nice car and so is the trans-am,but it wont out sale a nice truck,i had an old 66 Chevy truck that i had re-stored a few years ago,and just didn't drive it no more ,i sold it on e-bay ,for 24 k not to bad for an old Chevy truck,but they will out sale a car any day ,especially a Chevy or a ford,people like old trucks,always have and always will,the nicer the better they sale,good luck with it.

I once had a 1978 trans am and while I loved it I would not have considered it an investment. The late 70's vehicles were in the middle of the worst years for value due to smog devices, poor performance/ efficiency per gallon and so on. You really have very little that you can do with the engine legally, so your hands will be tied in that area. Mid 60's trucks are returning a great investment value and you can do essentially anything you want to it for a power plant.

Stick to the TA. way nicer & will hold it's value much longer. If you need a truck to haul your ATV, buy an used one, not a 66.

Do not do this deal .Stick with what you have got!.Repair the rod knock.