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1978 Pontiac Trans Am 400/4-speed Ws6 Performance Pckg. Same Owner For 34 Years on 2040-cars

US $29,995.00
Year:1978 Mileage:35200 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Mokena, Illinois, United States

Mokena, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:T/A 6.6 400ci. W72 Perf. Pckg.
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
VIN: 2W87Z8L182012 Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: Trans Am
Trim: Firebird Trans Am
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 35,200
Sub Model: Firebird T/A 6.6 400/4-Speed WS6
Exterior Color: Silver
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1978 Pontiac Trans Am T/A 6.6 W72 Performance Package 4-Speed

WS6 Performance Handling Package

Same Owner For 34 Years

Only 35,000 Original Documented Miles Since New

Very Desirable Platinum (Code 15) Exterior With Red/Charcoal Decals

Black Deluxe Lombardy Cloth Interior

Only 35,000 Original Documented Miles

Original Numbers Matching T/A 6.6 Pontiac 400ci  L78 Engine With W72 Performance Package

Engine Code “WC” With VIN Stamp 28L182012

Very Desirable 4-Speed Manual Transmission

WS6 Performance Handling Package (First Year Offered)

Loaded Up With Options Including: Factory Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, Pulse Wipers, Power Trunk Release, Lamp Group, Rear Window Defogger, And Heavy Duty Cooling, Plus Much More, Originally Ordered As A Radio Delete Car That Has Been Updated With A Sony AM/FM CD Player Radio With Power Antenna

15 X 8 WS6 Cast Aluminum Silver Snowflake Wheels With BF Goodrich Radial T/A RWL Tires

Documented With Original Build Sheets (One Still Under The Drivers Seat), Original Warranty Pamphlet, Original Owners Manual, And All Other Glove Box Items

Proven Provenance Since Day One

Only Two (2) Documented Owners Since New

Acquired From The Second Owner Who Owned The T/A Since January 1979

Documented With Every Service Record Since January 1979

Properly Stored And Maintained Since New

Van Nuys, California Built Trans Am Produced In June 1978

Unbelievable History And Quality Throughout

Babied, Garaged, And Pampered Since New

Nicely Equipped Hardtop Trans Am

Documented 400/4-Speed WS6 1978 Trans Am's Are Impossible To Find This Nice

Unbelievable Opportunity

This One Is For The Serious Trans Am Enthusiast And Collector

Very Rare Find

Call Us At (708)478-0500 Or Email at drive@swcorvettes.com

Additional Pictures Available Upon Request


Terms: Vehicle is sold as is with no warranty express or implied. Miles exempt due to age.  $1000 deposit due within 2 business days of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Balance due within 7 days. Payment Options: Cash (In Person), Verifiable Certified/Bank Check, or Bank-To-Bank Transfer. PayPal not accepted. All funds must be free and clear before delivery/release of vehicle. Illinois residents are subject to 7% sales tax (Chicago residents 8.25%) plus applicable license and title fees. Out-Of-State residents are subject to sales tax if there is no Out-Of State Buyer Exemption as determined by the Illinois Department Of Revenue. Please check with us for details. Out-Of State buyers subject to $10 7-Day Drive Away Permit. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. Southwest Corvettes and Classics reserves the right to end the listing early.

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