1979 Pontiac Trans Am Ws6 Hardtop Coupe 5 Speed on 2040-cars
Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:400ci
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: Trans Am
Trim: WS6 AC 4 Wheel Disc
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 38,400
Sub Model: Firebird WS6
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Starlight Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
He she is: My "midlife crisis" car as my wife calls it. I enjoyed 4 years and way too much money building this car. So here's what it is:
- Only 2300 hardtop coupes were produced in '79 with 400 Pontiac engine and 4 speed
- 79 is first year Pontiac with 4 wheel disc brakes. All brakes calipers, pads cables are brand new.
- Correct year 400ci engine with mild cam, 6X heads, demon carb, longtube ceramic headers
- Very dependable with MSD ignition, custom mounted and functional hood scoop, remote oil filter
- Transmission is Borg Warner world class upgraded with stronger gears and thrust washer - all brand new with close ratio Hurst 5 speed
- That's correct 5 speed w overdrive.
- Drive shaft is shortened 3.5"
- Rear end is 10 bolt 3:73 posi with Moser Gears
- Clutch is actuated by hydraulic cylinder setup from 2005 Vette
- Almost too much to list - but all is brand new and with less than 4,000 very dependable miles
- Car was chassis dyno'd at rear wheels with just under 300hp & 355 ft/lbs torque
- Exhaust and stainless tips are 2.5" with crossover and dual flowmaster - this car sounds incredible
- This car never had,and does not have any rust - zero - none.
- All new body bushings, front rear swaybars, shocks - U name it
- Paint job is perfect. - -thats a big big statement - but this paint is 18 months old and has never had wax
- Clear coat buffed after paint - thats it. This car does not see rain
- Some pics may not show all the factory new graphic pics - like trim around wheel wells.
- AC all rebuilt and blows cold
- Really just too much to list with the TLC that went into it
- Driving this car is like being in a parade - everyone seems to stop, look, listen & wave
- My only gaurantee - is you'll be hard pressed to build a straighter, nicer higher quality car - than what you can buy this for
- You really need to see & drive to appreciate - The reserve is low - so have fun and email w any questions
- I have an all steel '34 ford coupe 60% complete and would like to finish that now.
- My reserve is low - so bid and enjoy for the summer. If you have less than a 98% feedback - don't bother bidding - I will reject it.
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