1978 Pontiac

Trans Am SOLD

SOLD

1978 Pontiac

Trans Am

Description

Stock Number: A-0003 - This is one of the nicest project cars in our inventory. Buy, drive and enjoy as you restore. It is a Survivor Solar Gold, Code 50 Trans AM with a W72 - T/A 6.6 Pontiac 400 V8 and Automatic Transmission. Not everyone knows that there were 3 Engines available and this is the Best One with the Highest Output available for the year. Only about 20% of the production received the W72 coded H.O. engine option. When you selected the W72 Engine option and an automatic transmission, you also received the HD TH350 Transmission with stronger internals with firmer \ Higher RPM shift points and a factory higher stall speed torque converter. So there are a lot of reasons to consider a Trans AM with the W72 Engine Option and why they are considered very collectible. Simply put, these are the ones to buy!

This specific car is 1 of 4,139 hard-tops with the W72 Engine and Transmission option. This car runs strong and shifts perfectly. The W72 Engine comes with a very desirable 3.23 Limited Slip - Posi Rear Axle. It does have some rust in the passenger Rear quarter. Primarily on the wheel-well lip. Overall good body and a Solid Trunk. This car is loaded with virtually every option available. There are brand New Tires on the Pontiac 15x8 Snowflakes. The Starting System, Fuel System and Brakes have been gone thought and so this TA is ready to drive and enjoy. The Factory Cruise Control even works!! Pick this affordable Trans AM up today!

It is located at our Minneapolis location.

Low 87,208 Actual Miles
Factory W72 Numbers Matching Engine
Code X7 - T/A 6.6 - 400ci
Factory Performance Transmission
Loaded with Options
Power Steering and Brakes
Tilt Steering Column
Functional Cruise Control
Variable Speed Wipers
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Trunk Release
Rear Window Defroster
Vintage Pioneer Stereo
- Not Functioning
15x8 Snowflake Wheels
New Tires - Factory Size
- 225x70-R15
New Fuel Tank, Sender and Hoses
New Brakes \ New Rear Wheel Cylinders
New Fuel Pump
New Starter
New Battery
New Windshield
Soft-Ray Tinted Glass
Does have minor Rust
Solid Trunk and Rockers
Needs a New Headliner
All 4 Wheel flares are Good
Chin-Spoiler is Good
Factory Air Conditioning
- Not Operational
Runs, Drives and Shift Strong

Financing Available - Low Rates \ We take Trades

We are always looking for Low Mileage, Original Condition Classic and Modern Muscle Cars. We can make selling your car fast, smooth and simple. Contact us with your contact information and the details of what you have to sell. One of our Purchasing Staff will get back to you promptly.

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Specs

Basic

Year
1978
Make
Pontiac
Model
Trans Am
Miles
87,208
Vin
2W87Z8L144262
Stock
A-0003

Engine

Engine Size
Pontiac 400, W72 - T/A 6.6
Fuel Specification
91 Octane or below
Engine Type
Gasoline
Transmission Type
3 Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD

Body

Body Color
Solar Gold
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2
Paint Type
Single stage

Interior

Interior Color
Camel
Secondary Interior Color
Camel
Seating Type
Buckets With Console
Seat Material
Velour
Shifter Type
Floor

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