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1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe 2-door 5.7l on 2040-cars

Year:1996 Mileage:166000
Location:

Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States

Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States
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 hello you looking at my 1996 firebird transam 2 door, t-tops, keyless entry, power window's,seats,locks , c/c tilt wheel, and so on,  this is a project car, it has the stock 5.7 v8 350 motor ( lt1 ) corvette motor, it gets between 22-26mpg highway, 17-20 city, it has header's  k n k air intake system

i bought this car a little while back as a project to work on a built and restore, when i had bought it the owner told me the tranny was new, after 2 months the tranny went out, so of course he lied before it went out i spent alot of $$ on the car, i have over 3800$ into the car, me and my wife are moving in a few months i hate to let it go but i dont see it getting done anytime soon, so anyway's  the listing price is just to get it out, it DOES NOT RUN as of right now after the tranny went out,  towed it home, and it sat for 2 weeks went to start it and it wouldnt so i bought a new battery 145$ total fee for the top of the line one they had gold, and still nothing so tested the alt and turns out the alternator was the problem go figure  so anyways it needs a new alternator to start up, but if you search wengertime89 1996 rev  the first video that comes up you can hear how it sounds,  i did the video aug 20th 2013, not too long ago, it had no radio installed but the wires are not cut up at all and for 100$ you can buy a stock 1 and plug it right in, it needs work inside and out, but workable  the motor is strong as an ox and fast extremely fast  before the tranny went out i installed a hypertech chip, and controller and the headers custom the exhaust , there is not many cars around that can beat this car, posi rear, but again its a project  its spray painted over the org factory paint, ( red )  there are a few cracks in the fiberglass  see photos for , under the car is in excellent condition this is another reason why i bought it perfect for building on , to fix the cracks is not too costly either as its fiberglass   the hood that is on now cost me over 500$ with shipping fee's its called a spyder 3 hood, i bought it to stand out not be like everyone else with a ram air hood, i planned on cutting out for the front vent for air flow to cool the eng bay down even more, its got locking gas cap,  if the auction goes to 1,000$  i will add a new alternator that i just bought the other day for the car and brand new still sealed titanium  header exhaust wrap and a new radiator hose ( it dont need 1 i just had this extra )  if it hits 1200$  ill add the org hood in greatt condition  its still org red color  and a brand new rearview mirror, and already pre-cut smoked window tint for the car i had it pre-cut but never installed ,  if it hits 1600$ or more i will add all that stuff and  a set of dual chrome brand new exhaust tips 2 sets, very nice tips , brand new hood pins for the custom hood thats on,  and brand new complete fog light set comes with the bulbs the actual lights wires and a custom switch if wanted to install, if it does hit 1600$ i might have more parts to add also, but anyways the carpet is in good shape, headliner is good shape, it has the leather seat options / power seats,  but again the big thing is the motor its strong as if it was just broken in ive seen these motors sell on ebay for over 1,000$ but again i just want it gone and not have to move it to our new home in a few month's   please keep in mind when you come get it  it needs hauled back and you will have to figure out how to load it as it dont run, you can put it in gears to push is tho, clean title , cash only no check no wire's payment due within 15 days, if you can pick up the car in less then 7 days then you dont need to pay the deposit, here on ebay unless u want to, please message me with any q's ill do my best to answer  on youtube search wengertime89 1996 rev  other vids will come up the first one that comes up is the latest video of it, may i also add that ive spent alot of $ having a shop fine tune the hypertech chip it was done right, and it does chirp gears


On Oct-18-13 at 12:57:40 PDT, seller added the following information:

id also like to add that if the bidding goes 2,000 or more i will add all the parts i have, which all are brand new, new marker lights tail light covers decals , emble's etc over 400$ value can easly resell them or put them on the car


On Oct-19-13 at 14:48:47 PDT, seller added the following information:

great news i found even more parts and i found the original radio that was with the car from factory if the bidding hits 1500$+ i will add everything i have for the car well over 750$ in parts


On Oct-21-13 at 14:29:15 PDT, seller added the following information:

also found if bidding hits 1500+ t-top covers even tho in the back of the trans am see photo there is a holder for the t-tops to lock them in place from sliding around i still have t-top covers aswell and i have a brand new custom dash cover black carpet type, that goes on the dash, instead of putting a new dash pad you can put this over to cover the crack, or re sell it what ever u wish to do with extra parts is ur choice! i will keep looking for more parts if it hits 1,500$ im sure ill find more :P


On Oct-24-13 at 10:56:25 PDT, seller added the following information:

also adding a 1996 trans am maroon 1:18 full size diecast car , its new , and yes the hypertec power programmer comes with the car, it lets you change alot of setup including when ur fan kicks on and off, but like i said i had a speed shop tune it perfect, and also a 1996 metal med size brand new sign that says 1996 firebird parking only all others will be sold for scrap :P


On Oct-24-13 at 11:03:13 PDT, seller added the following information:

to get an idea what kinda power the car has also search youtube wengertime89 1996 chirp and also 96-trans am chirpin gear at 48mph

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