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1974 Trans Am Aaca National Juniors Award Winner on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:77000
Location:

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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I am selling my 1974 Trans Am 400, M20 four speed, 3.42 Safety T Track Posi  with only 77000 miles on it. It is a beautiful example that has had only two owners. Both of which loved the car and treated it as such. The original owner had it up until 2003. He purchased it out of John Rudd Pontiac in New York, paying only 4498.00 for it. At some point the car went under full restoration (I believe in early 2000). He kept the bill of sale, window sticker, build sheets, and PHS documentation to say the least. It is one of the best documented cars that I have. The car was then  purchased from the second owner. Right after he bought the car, he sent it to be judged Nationally in Hagerstown MD in 2004. There it won its National Juniors award as a high point car (I have all docs including tag, registry, etc).

Not long after, he got the itch to go faster, and out came the 400, and in went a SD455. The 400 was stored in a heated garage with all its accessories still on it. The rear of the car (though not rusted), underwent major heavy duty frame rail work to handle the modified 455. The rails are completely correct and original looking, however the grade of steel (thickness etc. is heavier duty than stock). The price tag was 8000.00 dollars for the install. Again completely stock with no frame connectors etc. Wasn't even going to mention it, however it gives everyone an idea of how the car was cared for through its life. The car remained like this until I purchased the car in 2012.

The first thing I did was repaint the hood and nose. the blend is near perfect. The TA is a bird delete ordered car. I opted to put the bird on it. If the buyer does not like it, I will remove it. I then block sanded the car. The paint came out beautiful with the base and clear in absolutely excellent shape after all these years. The car is super straight with very little orange peel, and looks like it was just painted. No rust, dings, or dents.  Next came the engine. Out came the 455, and in went the 400. A full engine detail took place including the firewall, inner fenders, engine block, full carb refurb with correct plating, ceramic coated exhaust manifolds, booster, master cylinder, and brake lines. The block was repainted correct baby blue. Correct GM hoses were also used. The Pontiac rally's were then taken off, and fully reconditioned Honeycombs went on it. The price tag was 2000.00 dollars with tires. The correct exhaust was also installed (single muffler with two tails).

The car runs, drives and looks fantastic. The pictures tell no lies. I consider this a very correct car, right down to the carburetor and distributor. Yes, she's all original and numbers matching. Again the bird is not correct, the interior as far as seating is now white (have the original seat covers in excellent shape that are black), and the AM radio from what I was told was replaced at the dealer for an AM/FM delco unit. You will hard pressed to find another this nice with such good pedigree. It is not a show car, as I believe that they are fresh frame offs that rarely see the light of day. This I would say is a very nice #2 car, that was done right the first time. It shows, through the body, paint, interior, and drivetrain. Everything works except the clock. I will give one with the car.

I can be reached at 302-229-0844. You may see the car by appointment. Good luck bidding.

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