1978 Trans Am

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Description

This garage kept Trans Am is a WS6 California built car with 60,550 miles on the odometer (which we also believe to be the actual mileage). It’s equipped with the original numbers matching 403 engine & TH350 transmission.

The car was beautifully restored in 2011, and has the following features:

• Stunning Maserati red exterior finish (the paint isn’t perfect, since it has acquired a few minor blemishes; but nothing is large enough to be shown by photography)
• All new exterior decals & emblems
• Reupholstered & restored camel tan interior
• New weather stripping
• New P275/50 R15 BF Goodrich G-Force T/A Drag Radial tires
• New led sequential tail light system
• New projection headlight system
• Professionally installed Kenwood KDC-X595 stereo system
• New aluminum radiator & heater core
• WS6 performance package equipped (larger diameter sway bar, tighter steering box ratio & 15x8 inch snowflake wheels)
• Original space saver spare tire in trunk

The original engine was rebuilt (less than 2000 miles ago) to increase performance using the following components:

• New flat top pistons, main bearings, rod bearing, cam bearings, double roller timing chain, oil pump, water pump, brass freeze plugs & ARP fasteners
• Olds 350 #6 (64cc) heads professionally machined & fitted with 2” intake valves & 1.625” exhaust valves
• Performance camshaft featuring a 0.472-inch intake liftwith 290 degrees duration and a 496-inch exhaust lift with 300 degrees duration
• Adjustable Chevy style 1.6-1 roller rockers
• Edelbrock 2711 Performer intake manifold
• JET Performance 31102(Jet modified Streetmaster Rochester Quadrajet carburetor)
• New Mallory distributor
• Hooker 3107 Super Competition long tube headers
• Expertly installed 2-1/2” dual exhaust system with twin high flow catalytic converters, twin Flowmaster mufflers & eye-catching chrome tips.

The remaining power train components consist of the following:

• Original TH350 automatic transmission that was completely rebuilt using a B&M master kit & B&M shift kit. Shifting is controlled by a Hurst PRO/MATIC 2” ratchet shifter
• Transmission delivers positive shifts to the rear wheels via the original 323 positraction rear end

The engine produces: a slight cam lope, a smooth aggressive exhaust sound & excellent acceleration; all of which gives substance to the Trans Am’s muscle car image.

But best of all, this classic is just a pleasure to drive…and it never fails to get complements wherever it goes!

We’ve poured our heart & soul into this car for a number of years, but circumstances are such that we’re decided to let it go up for auction.

So to make this beautiful Trans Am your own, just be the high bidder after the reasonable reserve price is met.

The high bidder is solely responsible to arrange for transportation of this car. We'll be glad to coordinate with your shipper. Thanks!