A lot of great cars left Detroit in the '60s and '70s. There are an elite few that can be described as perfect from a design standpoint. Many will agree that the early second-generation Pontiac Firebirds are among them. The first-generation cars were awesome, but the Firebird lived in the shadow of its sister, the Camaro. When both cars saw a redesign for the '70 model year, the Pontiac became the far better-looking of the two. If you agree with that and are in the market for one, you need to check out the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that just popped up for auction on eBay. The Perfect ‘71 Trans Am eBayThis 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is an absolutely gorgeous example of the second-generation models. Sure, the Bandit theme on later models might be the Holy Grail to many, but, for my money, nothing beats the white with blue stripes this car is boasting. It's a timeless color combo these cars wear better than any other, and this one's in near-perfect condition. According to the seller, it was repainted and freshened up in 2003, but the car still looks as good as new. It’s rolling with the pinnacle of Pontiac powerplants under the hood. The 455 cubic-inch V8 is all original and running strong. In its day, these engines were rated to produce 335 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. This was enough to help the Firebird achieve a 13.7 quarter-mile time in factory spec.eBayThat 455 is backed by another legend, the Muncie M22 "Rock Crusher" four-speed. That's right, it's got a manual transmission. This combo might not have beenthe most potent to power Detroit's flagship cars, but it'll take a tremendous beating before giving up the ghost. And with 455 cubic inches to play with, there's more than enough potential to really work it over. Though this one really ought to be left as-is. Inside, the car is just as gorgeous as it is on the exterior. All of the leather is in perfect condition. Nothing is cracked or faded, and it's all complete. It has to be among the best classic car interiors you've seen this week, and it's begging for you to get behind the wheel. Own This Stellar Firebird eBayWhat really makes this ‘71 Trans Am so special is that it's one of just 887 that left the factory in this configuration. That seals the deal of making this car a triple threat. It's fast, it's rare, and it's jaw-droppingly beautiful. That said, it won't go cheap. While the seller is accepting bids, the "Buy it Now" price is $98,000.