A rare classic American muscle car was damaged by a fire at a petrol station in Oxfordshire after flames suddenly appeared beneath the vehicle.
The incident involved a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, a model widely recognized by car enthusiasts and collectors. Witnesses said the vehicle had attracted attention at the station due to its distinctive appearance and rarity.
According to onlookers, flames unexpectedly emerged from underneath the car shortly after it arrived at the petrol station. Several people, including the vehicle's owner and nearby motorists, quickly responded and worked together to contain the blaze before emergency services reached the scene.
Their efforts helped prevent the fire from spreading further, reducing the potential for more serious damage at the busy fuel station.
The Pontiac Firebird became an automotive icon during the 1970s and gained worldwide recognition through the film Smokey and the Bandit, starring Burt Reynolds. The black-and-gold Trans Am featured in the movie remains one of the most recognizable muscle cars in popular culture.
While the exact cause of the fire has not been confirmed, the incident serves as a reminder of the maintenance challenges often associated with classic vehicles, particularly those that are several decades old.
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