Pontiac : Trans Am Trans Am

1974 Pontiac Trans Am

455 cid 4bbl

The Pontiac Trans Am provides a great memory for every auto aficionado over 40.   About 40 years ago. just about every high school kid interested in cars wanted a Pontiac Trans Am with that big screaming chicken plastered on the hood.   If you are reading this listing and you are old enough the remember “Smoky and the Bandit” you know what I am talking about! Pontiac could not build these cars fast enough.   I was working at a Pontiac/Datsun dealership at the time and remember my excitement when the new-car hauler pulled up in front of the dealership with a load of Trans Ams.   My wallet was about to bulge with the commissions and the City Hall coffers were soon to be filled with income from speeding tickets revenue.

Although Pontiac had enjoyed success in the 60's with NASCAR and the NHRA. their finest hour came with the introduction of the Trans Am.   Along with the development a new powerful 455 cubic-inch engine. the engineers focused on handling of this iconic machine.   A small engineering team led by Herb Adams fashioned functional ground effects and a heavy duty suspension to make the Trans Am the perfect driving machine of it's time.

The man responsible for the Firebird is John Z. DeLorean.   Joined with Pontiac engineer Herb Adams and advanced design engineer William T. Collins a special kind of Firebird was born Trans Am.   Pontiac agreed to pay the Sports Car Club of America $5 per car for the use of the name “Trans Am. ”  Ultimately. Pontiac paid the SCCA $1. 29 million just to use the name.   The name Trans Am has grown to a notoriety that few monikers will ever achieved. When we hear the name Trans Am we think speed.   We think power.   We think sexy. Yes. we think screaming chicken!!!

In this 1974. the legendary 455 cid engine was paired with the M40 Turbo Hydramatic transmission to provide an exceptional driving experience.   Slip into the bucket seat. with that unmistakable engine-turned dash sitting in front of you sporting round gauges.   The seating position is low. but very comfortable.   Look out over the hood. and there is the reverse-mounted scoop that reads “455-HO. ”  Grab the black leather-wrapped Hurst shifter that angles near your right hand.   Turn the key. slam the throttle all the way. and hold on.

This 1974 Pontiac Trans Am has been in the possession of the same owners for many years.   It was babied throughout its ownership and as you can tell from the vanity plates it was a prized family possession. They carefully maintained the car and kept it in excellent working condition.   The interior is in excellent shape.   The paint is beautiful.   The car runs and drives as it was designed 40 years ago.   It is an original. numbers matching example of a great piece of history.

I am frequently asked about the next good investment in the classic car market. One of the cars on that short list answer always includes the Trans Am.   This car is the perfect combination of driving enjoyment. head turning thrills and solid investment.   Collector Car Market review estimates a #2 1974 Pontiac Trans Am with this equipment at $38. 00.

Vehicle Identification Number – 2V87Y4N170930

2- Pontiac

V – TransAm

87 – Coupe

Y – 455 4 barrel

4- 1974

N- Assembled in Norwood

170930 – Production number 

 The car is available at Blue Chip Motorcars in San Juan Capistrano.   Questions can be directed to BlueChip Motorcars a7 949-496-3000.  

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction.   We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed.

The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer. we can arrange to have a qualified. independent. professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). It is the buyers responsibility to verify that all of the sellers information and claims about the car are true and correct prior to the sale of the vehicle.   

Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end. and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1000. 00 deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!). bank check. cashier's check. paypal or bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 5 days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier's check. or bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). PayPal will not be accepted as a form of payment for the  final payment. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle. sell it to the next high bidder. or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. we can help with this. Once the final balance has been paid. title transfer paperwork will be initiated.  

Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service. we will gladly cooperate. you can locate shippers by doing a search for “auto shippers”.   We have relationships with both domestic and international shippers should you need some assistance.  

AS IS - NO WARRANTY

This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

The winning bidder should have the car insured from the time the final payment is made to us. Once final payment is made. we will exercise a generally accepted standard of care. but the buyer assumes all liability and risk once the final payment is made.  
Before delivery of the vehicle. the winning bidder must provide a photocopy of a valid driver's license. sign the Buyer's Guide and in CA; sign an Agreement to furnish Insurance.  Delivery is defined as the time at which physical possession of the car is transferred from us. the seller. to the buyer or the buyers' agent or chosen Transport Company.  

If you are not sure about something. Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.  

Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle.

PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY.

For additional information call BlueChip at 949-496-3000. refer to web-site BlueChipMotorcars. com or visit BlueChip Motorcars in San Juan Capistrano. CA

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