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1978 Pontiac TransAm – Although Pontiac marketers deemed the sleek new 1970 Firebird,”The beginning of tomorrow,” no one could have imagined the basic car would be produced for twelve years. The five 1970 Firebird models were all coupes. More than ever, most were sports cars at heart. Reduced power ratings for 1971 were offset by availability of Pontiac’s enormous 455 in Formula and Trans Am models. The signature Trans Am “chicken” hood appliqué first appeared in 1973. In 1973 and 1974, a mighty SD-455 engine powered a limited number of now extremely collectible Firebirds. Mid-1976 brought a Limited Edition Trans Am, which set the style for the incredibly popular Trans Ams to follow. In 1979, T/A model year production exceeded 100,000. Although less powerful and much more common than earlier high-performance Firebirds, late ’70s Trans Ams are enjoying renewed popularity today.

It’s well known that Firebirds came in several colors and configurations by 1978. And, there are definitely some colors and low option examples that are pretty much just “old cars” even in today’s exciting classic car market. This beautiful Trans Am is far from a base model and pretty much everything one could want in 1978. …. and today! While it is very clean, there are small imperfections and we would categorize it somewhere between a strong driver and a weekend show vehicle.  Features and options include; 400ci V8 (6.6L) (L78), 4 Speed Manual, Red Cloth Buckets, Cold A/C, Center Console Storage, Chrome Grill, Cloth Floormats, Power Steering & Brakes, Pioneer AM/FM/CD (w/remote), Rear Spoiler, Shaker Hood, Tilt Steering, Tinted Glass, Smoked Glass T-Tops, 15″ Honeycomb Wheels, and Thick Dunlop Sport Raised White Letter Tires! Documentation includes a reproduction Window Sticker, Service Records, and a PHS Report. Did we mention this is a 77k mile TransAm and it drives like new? When you find a good one like this, don’t let it slip away!