1972 Datsun “580Z” Convertible Combines Japanese Looks With American Muscle The Z has had its roof chopped off speedster-style and features a bored-out Chevy 350 V8 in its engine bay ...

When it comes to classic cars that seem like obvious choices for restomods, the 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am probably isn’t near the top of the list.

These cars came in white-and-blue two-tone paint with red accents and a big "USA" shield on the rear quarters, plus matching blue-and-white bucket seats.