1978 Pontiac Trans Am

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

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1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Description

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Two-and-a-half to three-year frame-off restoration with nearly all-new parts ($60K investment) 100 miles on odometer since restoration Pacifica Blue Pearl exterior and black interior SD 455 overbored to 468 CID H. O. V-8 cylinder engine making an owner-estimated 438 hp Rochester Quadra-Jet 780 CFM carburetor. Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold. Ram Air III Cam Lifter Kit. Shorty Headers and High-Energy Ignition Muncie four-speed manual transmission Posi-Trac limited-slip differential with 3. 73 gearing Highly desirable smoked T-top roof panels Power steering. power windows. power locks. rear window defroster. air-conditioning Converted to power four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock American Racing five-spoke black wheels

Looking for your own Trans Am like the one Burt Reynolds drove in “Smokey and the Bandit?” While it's not black on the outside. MotoeXotica Classic Cars is excited to present this extremely nice understudy. a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. originally assembled in Van Nuys. California. which has since undergone a frame-off restoration using almost all new parts.

Mr. Barks. of St. Charles. Missouri. and a former Pontiac Master Technician. bought the car from a friend and rebuilt it to his personal specifications. Over the course of 2. 5 to three years. he estimates he spent approximately $60. 00 on the car's restoration.

He pulled the original engine. purchased a NOS 390-horsepower Super Duty 455 V-8 from New Jersey then sent it to an area machine shop. Todd's Machining. Bob requested the shop to overbore the cylinders by . 06. blueprint the engine and balance it internally and externally plus straighten the crankshaft. Once the now 468 CID engine was in the car. he mated it to a Muncie four-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter. He claims a verbal dynamometer test result of 438 horsepower.

Under its Ram Air shaker flap are a 780cfm Rochester Quadra-Jet four-barrel carburetor. Edelbrock aluminum intake. High Energy Ignition (HEI) distributor. Shorty Headers. Ram Air III Cam Lifter Kit. and the following NOS items – air. oil and fuel filters. distributor. ignition coil. alternator. radiator. engine fan shroud. upper and lower radiator hoses. thermostat. thermostat housing. radiator cap. front brake pads. rotors. hoses and hub assemblies. brake master cylinder. brake lines. front wheel bearings and seals. rear wheel seals. rear brake hoses. parking brake and cable. axle housing cover. power steering pump and hoses. fan belts. clutch with flywheel kit. universal joint. differential fluid. other engine hoses. traction bars. fuel return line. valve cover gaskets. spark plugs and spark plug wires. heater core. blower motor. battery. wiper motor. wiper blades and windshield washer pump. Driver assist features include Posi-Traction limited-slip rear differential. rear window defroster. power steering. power brakes. power windows and power locks.

Finished in a fresh Pacifica Blue Pearl. this hardtop coupe shows extremely well with only minor exterior imperfections visible upon close inspection. Many trim pieces are new – splash flares. wheel flares. rear spoiler and moldings. headlights and gas cap. The body has a new hood and cowl. trunk lid and color-matching new front and rear bumpers. Rubberized undercoating has been applied to the new floorpan. plus a transmission mount. The windshield wipers don't work but the car has a functioning Ram Air shaker flap with all the factory decals. badging and new striping plus a couple added after restoration. like 4 Wheel Disc badges on the exterior door handles. The wheels are American Racing Equipment five-spoke black aluminum rims within new BFGoodrich Radial T/A P245/60R15 tires and the car has Monroe Sensa-Trac shock absorbers.

Swing open either of those long doors and the newer black bucket seats. rear seats and rear package shelf appear with normal with only minor signs of wear visible. The matching new black door panels. armrests. new carpet. sill plates. door window lift motors. door window reveal moldings. console kit and dashboard with blue metal are a great compare-contrast with the car's blue exterior and look fantastic. The originally equipped tilt steering wheel is in good condition and functions as designed. there are new pads for the accelerator. brake and clutch pedals and a new driver's power window switch. The air-conditioning works but does not blow cold air. however. in the dash is a new. true mileage. 100-mph speedometer (needs calibration) with odometer and new cable. a Pontiac AM radio. new headlight dimmer switch on floor plus sound deadening from 3M. Car also comes with original owner's manual. new floor mats. trunk mat and smoked T-top roof panels. which are highly desirable.

The Trans Am was a specialty package for the Firebird. typically upgrading handling. suspension and horsepower. as well as minor appearance modifications such as exclusive hoods. spoilers. fog lights and wheels. In using the name Trans Am. a registered trademark. GM agreed to pay $5 to the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) for each car sold. Four distinct generations were produced between 1969 and 2002 and were built on the F-body platform. also shared by the Chevrolet Camaro. The 1977 movie. “Smokey and the Bandit. the second-highest grossing film in the U. S. that year. served as an additional advertising boost for '77-'81 Firebirds. particularly those with the Trans Am package and T-tops. The 2010 and later Camaros ride GM's Zeta platform. even though they continue to show Fs in their VINs.

Competing models to this car in 1978 included its corporate F-body sibling. the Chevrolet Camaro Z-28. Ford's Mustang GT. the Chevrolet Corvette. Mazda's RX-7. Datsun's 280Z and Toyota's Supra.

Without question one of GMs most iconic models. the Trans Am immediately became synonymous with cutting edge styling. great handling and fantastic muscle car performance. This would be a welcome addition to any enthusiast's collection! GET OUT AND DRIVE!

Current mileage on the odometer shows 100 miles since restoration. It is sold as is. where is. on a clean and clear. mileage exempt title.

VIN: 2W87Z8L182874

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Specifications Asking Price: Miles: 100 VIN: 2W87Z8L182874 Year: 1978 Make: Pontiac Model: Firebird Trans Am Title: Clear Warranty: No Condition: Used Options: Engine: V8 Transmission: Manual Body: Hardtop Coupe Doors: 2 Doors Stock Number: C00173 Lot Number: Exterior: Pacifica Blue Interior: Black Video

Terms & Condtions

ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE/IS. AS/IS. ! TO BID YOU MUST BE OVER 18 and pay with a money order. cashier's check or wire transfer. Please do not bid without the intent to finalize this transaction. Sorry. NO bid retractions allowed. ask questions BEFORE you bid. Your bid is a binding contract.

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Motoexotica Classic Cars has been a part of eBay Motors since 1999 and has maintained a great reputation and 100% positive feedback. We would like to keep it that way for future customers! The Vehicle is being sold by a Licensed State of Missouri Dealer (Motoexotica Classic Cars. LLC). You will need to check with your local government for any special rules regarding these older vehicles passing any inspections. We will not be held liable for any vehicle not passing inspection.

The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent. If you or an agent upon completion of a scheduled inspection at our St. Louis location finds the car not to your liking. we will refund your deposit with no questions asked. Feedback MUST be left before the vehicle is released to the buyer/agent/shipper. If you are the high bidder and unable to inspect said vehicle before auction close. you or an agent will have seven (7) days to inspect said vehicle after the close of auction. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations.

All disputes arising out of or resulting from this sale shall be finally determined by binding arbitration in St. Louis. Missouri in accordance with the commercial rules of arbitration of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be carried out by one or more arbitrators in accordance with said rules. Any award shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction in the same manner as judgments. This agreement to arbitrate shall survive the sale of the automobile described herein. Buyer and Seller hereby agree that Missouri law shall control for all purposes under this Bill of Sale. Buyer and Seller hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of Missouri to specifically enforce the agreement to arbitrate and to enter judgment of and enforce the award of the arbitrator. All above terms and conditions are applied to vehicle sales. whether through EBay or otherwise.

Payment Terms

Payment must be made by Cashiers Check. Money Orders or Wire Transfers payable in US Dollars. A Refundable deposit in the amount of $500. 00 must be received within Twenty-Four (24) hours of the auctions close either by Master Card. Visa. Discover or PayPal (Credit Cards or PayPal for deposit only NOT for full payment). Purchaser cannot make any claims of ownership to said vehicle without payment in full. The buyer has seven (7) days from close of auction to inspect the vehicle. If an inspection or decision takes longer than seven days and you find the vehicle not to your liking. your deposit will be forfeited and the car will be relisted. Final payment must be received within ten (10) days of the auction close. The refundable deposit only applies if you or an agent inspect said vehicle in St. Louis and find it not to your liking. Documentation Fee: There will be a $195. 00 fee added to each car sold. This includes title transfer. inventory tax. holding costs. vehicle preparation. storage and priority documentation delivery.

We will not be responsible for buyer's remorse or problems found to said vehicle once they have left our property. We are just being realistic; most of the cars we deal in are vintage and by their very nature will need TLC and some degree of attention sooner or later. These are not new cars and your expectation should not be of a perfect. new car. Once full payment has been received. Seller will email or fax a copy of clear title. Bill of Sale. Buyers Guide and additional DMV forms to the Buyer to sign and return via email or fax. The fully-executed forms must be returned to the Seller prior to the shipment of said vehicle. Original paperwork will be sent to Buyer via USPS Priority Mail within ten (10) days from date of final payment.

Transportation

For a quote on shipping anywhere in the world. please feel free to email us at sales@Motoexotica. com or call 636-600-4600. We will give you an estimated cost for open and enclosed transport or overseas. We are happy to accommodate our international buyers! Over the last several decades we have exported thousands of cars to Norway. Germany. Estonia. Puerto Rico. Hawaii. Alaska. Costa Rica. Brazil. British Columbia. Canada and many other locations around the world. Overseas shipments will be placed into a steel container for safe sea passage or optional roll-on/roll-off (RoRo). We take care of all the details and paperwork. All you have to do is collect the car at your nearest port and enjoy! Please note that we are not a transport company and only offer this service as a convenience to our customers. You are more than welcome to arrange your own shipping. Transportation will commence only after final payment and signed documentation are received.

Financing

We offer financing through many of the best lenders in the industry. They are currently offering very attractive rates for all collector and special interest automobiles. With loan amounts from $10. 00 to $500. 00. and flexible terms of up to 12 years. you can finance the car of your dreams. Call us at 636-600-4600 for additional details.

Warranty

ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE IS. AS IS! The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. If you are the high bidder and unable to inspect said vehicle before auction close. you or an agent will have (7) days to inspect said vehicle after the close of auction. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations. All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. No vehicle is perfect to everyone. Each vehicle has its strengths. styles. tendencies and shortcomings. Therefore. despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition. we are not able to warranty a manufacturer's workmanship or previous owner's diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold ”WHERE/IS. AS/IS”. We have described the above mentioned vehicle to the best of our ability. However. with all classic and exotic vehicles. the condition is subjective. Please be advised that no oral or written statements concerning any vehicle constitutes a representation or warranty of the condition of the said vehicle.

INDUSTRY UNIQUE RETURN POLICY: If for any reason you receive your vehicle and have buyer's remorse. are not happy with the vehicle or just don't want it for any reason we will purchase the car back from you. We must be notified in writing of your decision to return the vehicle within seven (7) days of your receipt of said vehicle. The vehicle may not have more than 75 additional miles on the odometer from the time it left our possession and be returned in the same condition that it left. You WILL be responsible for a restocking fee that will equal 20% of the purchase price of the vehicle. no exceptions. You will also be responsible for shipping the vehicle back to our shop at your expense.

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