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1978 Pontiac Trans Am T-tops Starlight Black Only 17k Original Miles Bandit Look on 2040-cars

US $48,995.00
Year:1978 Mileage:17500 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Mokena, Illinois, United States

Mokena, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:400ci. Pontiac L78
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 2W87Z8N190582
Year: 1978
Interior Color: Black
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Trans Am
Trim: T-Tops
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 17,500
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: Firebird
Exterior Color: Black

1978 Pontiac Trans Am Starlight Black T-Tops

Only 17,000 Original Documented Miles Since New

Very Desirable Starlight Black (Code 19) Exterior With Gold Trim/Decals

Black Deluxe Doeskin Vinyl Interior

Only 17,000 Original Documented Miles

Original Numbers Matching Pontiac 400ci  L78 Engine

Engine Code “YA” With VIN Stamp 28N190582

Automatic Transmission

Original Fisher Body T-Tops

Loaded Up With Options Including: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Original AM/FM Stereo Radio, Tilt Wheel, Hood Decal, Rear Defroster, Lamp Group, And Aluminum Wheels

15 X 7 Cast Aluminum Gold Snowflake Wheels With BF Goodrich Radial T/A RWL Tires

Upgraded With "Bandit" Style Gold Trim And Graphics

Documented With The Original Factory Build Sheet, Original Dealer Copy Invoice, Original Bill Of Sale/Purchase Order, Odometer Statement, Owner’s Manual, Warranty Book, Maintenance Schedule, And All Other Glove Box Items

Properly Stored And Maintained In A Climate Controlled Environment Since New

Original/Unrestored Starlight Black Lacquer Paint

Original/Unrestored Black Deluxe Doeskin Vinyl Interior

Original/Unrestored Undercarriage

Exhaust Upgraded To True Duals With Dual Cats And Flowmaster Mufflers (Sounds Awesome)

Only Three (3) Documented Owners Since New

Original Owner For 27 Years (From 1978 Until 2005)

Unbelievable Quality Throughout

Proven Provenance Since Day One

Norwood, Ohio Built Trans Am Produced On July 25, 1978

Purchased New On November 18, 1978 At Heller Pontiac, Inc. In Guilford, CT

Unbelievable History And Quality Throughout

Babied, Garaged, And Pampered Since New

Nicely Equipped Starlight Black Fisher T-Top Trans Am

Documented Starlight Black 1978 Trans Am's Are Impossible To Find This Nice

Unbelievable Opportunity

This One Is For The Serious Trans Am Enthusiast And Collector

Very Rare Find

Call Us At (708)478-0500 Or Email at drive@swcorvettes.com

Additional Pictures Available Upon Request


Terms: Vehicle is sold as is with no warranty express or implied.  Miles exempt due to age.  $1000 deposit due within 2 business days of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Balance due within 7 days. Payment Options: Cash (In Person), Verifiable Certified/Bank Check, or Bank-To-Bank Transfer. PayPal not accepted. All funds must be free and clear before delivery/release of vehicle. Illinois residents are subject to 7% sales tax (Chicago residents 8.25%) plus applicable license and title fees. Out-Of-State residents are subject to sales tax if there is no Out-Of State Buyer Exemption as determined by the Illinois Department Of Revenue. Please check with us for details. Out-Of State buyers subject to $10 7-Day Drive Away Permit. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. Southwest Corvettes and Classics reserves the right to end the listing early.

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