1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455, Numbers Matching, Restored, Beautiful Car on 2040-cars
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1973 PONTIAC 455 TRANS AM
This Trans Am has had
a complete frame off restoration on the entire car approximately 10 years ago
and has barely been driven since it was completed. The car just came out of a six year storage
and was gone through to make sure it was road worthy.
The gas tank was
drained and all fuel lines flushed prior to starting motor. The oil was changed and the coolant was
checked also. The engine runs super
smooth with that classic Pontiac sound through its new 2 1/2 ”performance dual
exhaust system. The engine temp is nice
and cool around 180 degrees and the oil pressure is strong at 60 psi to 80
under acceleration.
Engine and
Transmission: This 455 original engine
is the correct numbers matching motor that the car was built with. The motor still all of its original
components such as block, heads, intake, exhaust manifolds, etc. as when new
with exception to a performance cam, lifters and 1.6 rockers. It performs exceptionally well and is strong
runner. The carb is not original to the
car but I do have a correct 1973 Trans Am automatic carb that I will include
with the sale of the car. The
transmission shifts nice and crisp between gears and the kick down works when
you leave it in drive and press down on the accelerator pedal for passing or
just for the thrill of it. The engine
and transmission run and operate properly with strong performance.
Rear Axle, Brake, and
Suspension: The rear axle is the 3.08
that came with the car because of A/C.
The posi-traction works great with no noise and puts the power down on
the pavement. The entire suspension was
gone through and springs, bushings, sway bar links, etc where all
replaced. The shocks are high pressure
KYB new on all four corners and pretty stiff.
If you have smooth roads to drive on they feel very nice. If you drive on some bumpy roads they are a
little stiff. An easy swap if you want
to soften up the suspension. The brakes
are all new also and it has a nice strong pedal. The brakes work great and stop the car very
quick.
Interior: The interior has had new carpet, door panels,
seat covers, headliner and package tray installed when it was restored years
ago. The dash is absolutely beautiful
from one corner to the next. The gauges are
nice and clear and all function correctly with exception to the clock not
working. The seat belts and shoulder
belts are all correct and original to the car with the one year only 1973 buckle.
It does have the correct original pre-RTS turned metal dash bezel.
Body and Paint: Wow! The car was painted it's original color code 11 Cameo White. The body and paint are both extremely straight and nice. The car has had new rear quarter panels
installed and the fit is very nice. The
margins on the panels all line up from quarters to trunk and doors to fenders
to hood. The tail panel is perfect with
correct alignment to the rear quarters under the rear bumper. See pics of rear. The doors have nice well defined lips on them
with no filler what so ever. The paint is a high dollar paint job that I
would estimate in today dollars cost to be equivalent to around $6000 to
$7000. The texture is smooth and well
color sanded and buffed. All of the
jambs were painted out and smooth as well with no over spray. The
front nose does not have and cracks and lines up nice to fenders. All decals are new also and look great. The entire bottom of the car was painted
black at time of restoration and is extremely solid. There is no undercoating on the bottom
side. Nothing to hide! Very
nice car!
Paperwork: I have the PHS documents on the car and all
of the equipment and codes match this car.
I do have some additional documents dating back to the 80’s with 19000
mile odometer statement and a copy of Ohio title with 35000 miles in 2007. The car has 36000 miles on it now but I
cannot guarantee the mileage as original.
There are a few other receipts also
that I will include with car when sold.
Terms: I am selling the car “AS IS” because cars of
this age are. I will require a $2,000
deposit within two days of end of auction and the balance within seven
days. Please have your funds available
to purchase. If you need additional time
for balance just call me and I am sure we can work something out on time. I will be happy to store the car for you
until you have made transportation arrangements. I will help in coordinating the shipping if
you need me to but the cost will be paid by you.
Thank you for viewing
my auction and feel free to call me at 248-760-0021 if you have any questions. |
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