In the wild world of fuel crises and emissions regulations, Pontiac’s engineers turned the Trans-Am into a fuel-sipping, aerodynamic marvel. By 1982, the third-gen Trans-Am shed pounds like it was prepping for a high school reunion, boasting hidden headlights and a spoiler that whispered, “I’m sporty, yet eco-friendly.” Meanwhile, the Banshee concept, a car that could’ve starred in its own sci-fi flick, lent its futuristic flair to the Trans-Am saga, proving that sometimes, the future is just a concept car away.