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1988 Pontiac Trans Am Gta on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:137000
Location:

Prescott, Arkansas, United States

Prescott, Arkansas, United States
Advertising:

1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA for sale.  Car was originally flame red metallic and has been repainted black.  Some of the paint is peeling but looks good from 10 yards away.  Interior is in good condition, except for cracked dash.  Power windows, locks, mirrors, and air conditioning are in good working order.  CD player works.  Car has a 5.0 TPI with 137,000 miles.  Needs oxygen sensor but motor runs well.  Automatic transmission with shift kit, MSD ignition, Flowmaster exhaust.  We have owned for the past 18 months and car is a dependable daily driver.  Has brand new BF Goodrich 245/50/16 tires and battery (2 weeks old)

Known problems: gas gauge is not working, headlight motors not functional, oxygen sensor.

Shipping and payment: Will not ship car; payment due at time of sale; have clear title.

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