Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
1978 Trans AM T/A 6.6 - W72 400ci, Automatic, 87k miles, Solar Gold
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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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
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Pontiac
- Model
- Trans Am
- Miles
- 87,208
- Vin
- 2W87Z8L144262
- Stock
- A-0003
Basic
- 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
Engine
- Body Color
- Solar Gold
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- Single stage
Body
- Interior Color
- Camel
- Secondary Interior Color
- Camel
- Seating Type
- Buckets With Console
- Seat Material
- Velour
- Shifter Type
- Floor
Interior
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