#s Match 400 CID V8 & 4 Speed Manual - 4BBL - P.F.D.B. - P.S. - A/C - South Hist

This 1974 Pontiac Trans Am is a fantastic Firebird with a plethora of options, extensive Southern History, and, of course, the "Screaming Chicken" hood decal! To some extent, 1974 was a down year for the American automakers with the onset of the Oil Crisis and related gasoline shortages along with new safety and anti-pollution regulations that had began to take effect. Put another way, expensive gas and new rules seem to take alot of the fun out of the cars in the early 70s. However, one car seemed to buck that trend, the Pontiac Firebird. In fact, the sporty Firebird was the only car in Pontiac's 1974 lineup that saw a sales gain from the previous year. Among the 1974 Firebirds, the Trans Am was the top-of-the-line model and they benefitted from a significant facelift from the previous year's design. With regards to the front end, a "shovel nose" otherwise called the "soft nose" was incorporated and gave the car a more aerodynamic look. At the rear, new wider and larger taillights were added and featured with an updated horizontal slotted look. Additionally, a new soft wraparound rear bumper was added. Of course, all Trans Ams came equipped with numerous sporty options such as a rear spoiler, formula steering wheel, rally gauges, and even front disc brakes. In total, Pontiac only produced 10,255 Trans Ams in 1974 of which less than 2,000 came with a 4 speed manual transmission. This particular 1974 Trans Am comes to us from a southern based collector who has said to have purchased the car from its original southern owner. Under the "Screaming Chicken" decal'ed hood is a Numbers Matching 400 Cubic Inch V8 paired with a single 4 barrel carburetor that was said to have pushed out 225 horsepower when it was new. The 400 V8 is backed by a Numbers Matching 4 speed manual transmission that makes this classic Pontiac an absolute blast to drive. Exhaust exits the Pontiac 400 powerplant via a dual exhaust setup that gives this Trans Am a nice throaty sound. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Limited-Slip differential. In addition to the Posi rear end, this Trans Am comes loaded with many fantastic options! Power steering makes maneuvering this 70s muscle car in and out of tight spaces a total breeze. With power front disc brakes, bringing this classic Pontiac to a full stop is also made much easier. This '74 Trans Am also comes equipped with factory air conditioning so that you can stay cool while cruising even on the hottest summer days. Riding on a set of Raised Letter Radial Tires on Rallye II wheels, this 1974 Pontiac has a great look and even better ride. The exterior on this 1974 Trans Am has been correctly refinished in beautiful Buccaneer Red, completing the exterior appearance of the car. The interior on this '74 Pontiac Trans Am is absolutely gorgeous! The front bucket seats and rear bench seat are upholstered in black vinyl, just how this car came back in 1974. The black padded dash, black vinyl door panels, center console, black carpeting, and steering wheel are all in wonderful condition as well and appear to be in their stock configuration. The dash is accented with swirl grain trim and is equipped with a set of Rally gauges including a 160 MPH speedometer, 8,000 RPM tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, and clock, along with an AM/FM/8-Track entertainment system. Whether you're buying your first classic muscle car or you're adding to your existing Pontiac collection, this 1974 Pontiac Trans Am would make an excellent choice. Give us a call today at 763-428-7337!