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1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Rental Added in Washington

Movie Car Registry has added a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am to its listings through the USA Movie Cars network. The vehicle sits in Longview, Washington, giving productions working in the Pacific Northwest a period-correct coupe for scenes set in the 1970s. Washington picture car rental options like this one help location managers and prop masters locate vehicles without shipping from farther away.

Spotlight on this 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The car shows a Cameo White restomod finish paired with 1980 Centerline aluminum wheels and BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires. All but one badge has been removed, and the hood comes from a 1973 Formula model. Inside, the black interior has been cleaned and restored. A manual four-speed transmission backs the 400 cubic inch Pontiac engine, which crews have described as powerful and quick for its era.

These details give the Firebird a clean, slightly customized look that still reads as a 1970s muscle car. The two-door coupe body and off-white exterior stand out in establishing shots or when parked among other period vehicles. Producers filming in Washington can review the photos on the listing to see how the wheel and tire package, along with the Formula hood, change the silhouette from a stock Trans Am.

Movie Car Registry and the Washington Picture Car Market

Movie Car Registry works with USA Movie Cars to connect productions with vehicles across the country. In Washington, this partnership makes it easier for crews to search for local options instead of arranging long-distance transport. USA Movie Cars works with state picture-car sites such as Washington Picture Cars to help productions find local picture vehicles.

Longview sits along the Columbia River corridor, within reach of Portland and Seattle shoots. A Washington film car based here can serve day trips or multi-week productions that need the same vehicle for continuity. The network listing lets coordinators check availability and details in one place while still reaching the owner through USA Movie Cars.

History of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The 1976 model year placed the Firebird Trans Am in the middle of the muscle-car era, when Pontiac offered the Trans Am as a performance-oriented version of the Firebird coupe. That year the car carried the familiar shaker hood scoop and aggressive graphics on many examples, though this particular vehicle has had most badges removed for a cleaner appearance. The body style remained a two-door hardtop throughout the second-generation run.

By the mid-1970s the Trans Am had become a recognizable symbol of American performance cars. Its long hood, wide stance, and rear-wheel-drive layout made it a frequent choice for scenes depicting highway travel or small-town cruising. The 400 cubic inch engine option delivered strong acceleration for the time, which matches the “powerful/fast” note in the current listing.

Washington Picture Car Rental Uses

Crews can use this Firebird for any scene that needs a 1970s vehicle. It works as a character car for a driver who favors performance models or as background texture in a parking lot or street scene. The restored interior allows close-up work when an actor sits behind the wheel.

The car also suits commercials and branded content that want a vintage American sports car without modern distractions. Still photographers can position it against industrial or rural Washington backdrops for automotive or lifestyle shoots. Music videos and event productions gain a period prop that moves under its own power when needed.

Book This 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Today

Producers can view the full listing, additional photos, and contact details on the USA Movie Cars site. The vehicle is listed through the network that feeds Movie Car Registry, so coordinators can reach the owner directly. Call 602-882-2705 or email [email protected] to discuss rates, dates, and any preparation the scene requires.

Looking for Talent?

Productions that also need actors, background talent, or on-camera performers can contact the sister company Washington Actors at https://washingtonactors.com for local talent and USActors.com at https://usactors.com/ for nationwide options.

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