1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Stroker 461 400 project car race car poncho power

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Description

This is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, originally a 301 carVIN 2W87W9L147489. I have owned it for 12 years and believe I am the third or fourth owner. The previous owner told me they brought it to Ohio from Arizona which I believe to be true since the build sheet says it was built on the west coast at the Van Nuys, CA plant. The car had122,797 miles on it when I took ownership and currently has 124,567 miles on the clock. That's right in 12 years I have driven it only 1,770 miles, mostly to break-in the rebuild. Shortly after buying the car I swapped the 301 for a 461 stroker motor, rebuilt the tranny, put new tires on, replaced the weatherstripping, and replaced the interior. Since that time I got married, moved a couple times, and had a couple kids. I have come to the realization that I have lost interest in this project and it's time that it belongs to someone who has the time and know how to turn this iconic American muscle car into the earth shaking, tire melting, fossil fuel guzzling, quarter mile asphalt eater it needs to be. This car has very little rust and is a solid project. Problem areas are on the rear quarters just behind the door openings on both sides of the car. The underside, floor pans, and frame are solid with only spotty surface rust. I have posted below video of a cold start and idle, and slideshow pics of the interior and exterior. I have tried to cover all the details, but please ask questions. Serious bidders only. Non-refundable deposit of $500 required within 24 hours of auction end. Specifics are listed below. Winning bidder is responsible for all shipping arrangements. I will be available to meet with shipper at time of pickup and assist with loading. Thanks for looking and good luck!
Cold start and idle video:

1979 Trans Am - 461 - YouTube

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Exterior slideshow:

1979 Trans Am - Exterior - YouTube

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Interior slideshow:

1979 Trans Am - Interior - YouTube

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Pontiac 400 (XX 481988 block) with 6x4 heads, rebuilt bored and stroked to 461 cu in with Eagle stroker kit.The block was machined, rotating assembly balanced, bottom end assembled by Story Motors in Massillon, Ohio. The 6x4 heads were decked and had a standard valve job with stainless intake (2.11) & exhaust (1.77) valves, new guides, and positive seals installed by H&H Autoparts in Canton, Ohio. Oil has been changed and motor run annually.-Eagle 4.25" stroke cast crank, Eagle ESP 6.8" h-beam rods, SRP forged pistons 4.155" bore-Comp Cams P8 XE274H-10 cam, 852-16 lifters, 995-16 valve springs-Summit timing set, Harland Sharp 1.5:1 roller rockers-ARP main studs194-5401, ARP 190-3607 head bolts, ARP135-7101rocker studs-Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold-Edelbrock 1813 AVS Thunder 800cm carb with electric choke-Milodon stock size oil pan, Pontiac Dude valley pan, Crank scraper - no windage tray-Professional Products harmonic damper-CVR 5311 Protorque mini starter
TH350 Automatic Transmission-Summit SUM-705020 TH350 rebuild kit & Transgo shift kit-TCI 313400 front pump-Hughes GM25-BPO 2,500 stall torque converter-TCI 328900 heat treated sprag race-Direct clutch piston machined to allow installation of additional steel and friction plates for total of 5 each (reference Ron Sessions Turbo Hydra-matic 350 handbook)
Misc-Competition Engineering bolt-on subframe Connectors-Dashtop dash cap-Electric fan with Derale fan controller-Shaker cut for air intake-Clean Ohio title