1978 Black Trans Am With Special Edition Trim on 2040-cars
Walnut Cove, North Carolina, United States
Engine:YK code Pontiac 400
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Pontiac
Interior Color: Black
Model: Trans Am
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Deluxe Velour interior
Drive Type: Turbo 350
Mileage: 135,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Up for auction this week is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. This is an original black car with black velour interior. The seats and dashpad are original. The headliner, carpet, and doorpanels have been replaced. This is a very good running and driving car that is a work in progress. The paint is five years old and is a PPG base/clear urethane. The clear is 2021 with DCX 61 catalyst, for those in the paint world. It still looks very nice, but is not a concours show car. It has never been buffed. The gold SE stripe kit was recently added making this Trans Am a real attention grabber. The tires are Goodyear radials with 85% tread remaining. It is a factory A/C car, missing only the compressor and manifold lines. The condensor and underdash A/C parts are still in the car. As seen in the interior photo, the radio is missing. These are among a few minor items that make this a work in progress in my opinion. This is a car that you can enjoy immediately while finishing the detail touches. It gets a lot of attention wherever it goes. It is a solid car with no rust issues. The TH 350 transmission developed a minor leak a few months ago, so while is was out to be repaired, I had the mechanic go ahead and completely rebuild it. The Rochester carb was rebuilt about a year ago and cranks easily and performs well. The snowflake wheels are factory 15x7. Someone decided it was a good idea (NOT) to install 1979 tail lights and rear bumper on the car. This could easily be changed back with standard 1978 Firebird parts from a salvage yard. Don't miss out on a very reasonably priced car that you can drive and enjoy now. This car is for sale locally for $6500.00, so I reserve the right to end this auction at any time in the event that it sells. I am selling this car as is. If you personally come look at this car after winning it, and you feel I haven't accurately described it, you do not have to take it. However, if you are the winner and have someone else come get it before you see the car, there will be no refunds. You are welcome to come see and hear it run at any time during the auction. Thanks for looking at my auction.
On Aug-25-13 at 19:24:14 PDT, seller added the following information:I just want to be sure that everyone is aware that the SE trim was added to an original black car, but it is not an original SE car.
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