1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe 2-door 6.6l on 2040-cars
1978 Pontiac
Firebird 400 Trans
Am
Vin.
Number : 2W87Z8L176019
{ True "Z" code 400 cu.in. Pontiac engine
} NADA
BOOK VALUE IN
AVERAGE CONDITION IS $20,280
TO HIGH CONDITION of $35,100 This is a very
well optioned Trans AM. The following
is an overview of the car. 1.) Paint approx. 1 year old. Beautiful Martinique Blue Clear Coat. High quality workmanship. 2.) The large T-Tops (Fisher Body Style) Two sizes offered for this year. These are the
premium. 3.) Newer
Air Conditioner by Classic Auto Air 4.) New
interior, seats, carpet, console box, dash
pad 5.) Newer front
suspension 6.) Newer
brakes 7.) Newer shocks
(4) 8.) Newer gas tank and Sending
unit 9.) Newer alternator
10.) New exhaust with high flow mufflers and
correct split chrome exhaust tips. 11.) New complete 3:42 rear axle gears ( $1,289 Have
receipt) 12.) New
160 degree High Flow thermostat, cap, overflow tank, belts etc. Does not run
hot. 13.) Newer weatherstriping, windows, doors, trunk, hood
scoop 14.) Optional "Snowflake " factory
wheels 15.) Uniroyal Tiger Paws GTS P245-60-R15 ( Excellent tread depth.
) 16.) Power Steering, Newer
pump & assembly 17.) Power disk brakes ( Stops straight
) 18.) Tilt steering
wheel 19.) Power
windows 20.) Power locks (power cable not
connected) 21.) All gauges work including tachometer and
clock 22.) Factory tinted glass
23.) Transmission has a mild shift kit
installed 24.) New dimmer and neutral safety shifter
switches 25.) Stereo radio / cassette player. Antenna mounted in windshield
glass 26.) All running lights including side marker
lights are functional
27.) New exterior door
handles 28.) All Trans Am graphics (Hood Eagle, etc) in
excellent condition. No scratches,
blemishes or bubbles. 29.) No rust that I am aware
of 30.) Pertronix Flame Thrower ignition with 8mm wires 31.) Radial Tuned Suspension 32.) New floor mats 33.) New rear matching seat belts , all belts in excellent condition 34.) New Battery with quick disconnect I believe the
engine to be the factory original however I cannot guarantee it. The A/C compressor bracket covers one of the
engine codes and the second one is low on the block near the timing mark and covered with paint
and I cannot read it.
This is a beautiful example of a 70s era big block muscle car with the major expenses of restoration having been completed. It starts easily, runs smooth, shifts very well, does not smoke, sounds great and stops straight. It is however a 36 year old car and therefore not 100% perfect. If you are looking for a perfect car you are in the wrong price range. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding the car. Not accepting Trade Offers. To see larger pictures go to WWW dot CHETSCLASSICS dot COM . |
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