1977 Pontiac Trans Am W72 Pkg. 400 Cu In. 4 Speed (numbers Matching) Documented on 2040-cars
Eugene, Oregon, United States
1977 Pontiac Trans Am, Original W72 Package with Numbers Matching L78 400 Cu Inch Engine, matched to 4 speed close ratio transmission, 154,700 original miles (car is driven daily which will increase actual mileage at time of sale). Original Yellow exterior with Black Interior. Includes ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER showing authenticity of car. Sold new here in Eugene, Oregon through Bob Godfrey Pontiac Inc., Some of the options include:
* C60 Air Conditioner * G80 Positraction * GU5 3.23 Axle * L78 400 4-bbl V8 Engine * M21 4-Speed Close Ratio Transmission * N33 Tilt Steering * W72 Performance Package Reportedly the W72 Performance Package included a larger cam in the engine, Higher Compression, M21 Close Ratio 4 speed Trans with Hurst Linkage, 800 cfm Carb which is still on vehicle, Positraction, Better quality pistons, Baffled Oil pan, High Volume Oil Pump for Higher RPM's, T/A 6.6 Special Lettering on Shaker Hood, Satin Chrome Rocker Covers, Special, higher tolerance machined block, Tougher internal parts! Reportedly the W72 optioned TA had 20 more horsepower than the L48 Vette in 1977. Of the 110,000 Firebirds built in 1977, only 8,000 were W72, 4-speed cars. Reportedly less than 600 stock W72's on the road today. All tags are in place: Body Tag: ST77 2FS87 N 112010BDY TR 19B A51 51L 51UPNT 1A WS4 BLK 880382 GM Sticker on Drivers Side Door: 01/77 GVWR 4802LB GAWRFRT 2434LB GAWR RR 2368L8 VIN 2W87Z7N151974 Engine: XA Code with 400 stamped on side Transmission: M21 Close Ratio 4 speed Paint still looks good with no signs of any major damage over the years. Engine to my knowledge is bone stock except someone over the years has replaced the intake manifold with an Edelbrock and added Hedman Headers without any cutting off the frame or braces etc. The engine sounds and runs excellent, no smoking and the transmission shifts excellent through the gears up and down 4 speed H pattern. New Exhaust has been added with dual Magnaflow mufflers as seen in the pics. The bad News: Car does have rust in the following areas: Right Quarter Panel, Right Gutter Trunk Side, Right/Left Front and Rear Floor sections and battery tray....I have an estimate from a local classic car restoration shop for repairs totaling $2,185.00 for labor plus parts. Most all parts can be purchased from Ecklers or Classic Industries Parts and Accessories. The Interior needs re-done including the headliner with an estimate of $3,000.00 for new seat covers, floor carpet and headliner, door package...Labor only plus parts. A lot of these prices can vary from shop to shop and depending on how much you can do yourself. Just had new Interstate Battery installed. Original stock wheels are in great shape with approx. 80% rubber left on Raised White Letter Grand Am Radial GT's 235/60R15 tires. All glass is in great shape and windows roll up and down good with doors opening and closing properly. A/C Compressor is disconnected but appears the compressor is working ok, just needing new belt and probably R134 freon. All interior gauges and lights work except the clock on dash. Brakes reportedly are in great shape, no squeaking and stops properly with good compression on brake pedal. Also have original 4 speed Shifter Handle, Currently has Hurst T-handle on shifter. |
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