1978 Pontiac Trans Am 4-Speed W72

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general specifications

vehicle options

Year:

1978

rpo code

description

A 01

Soft Ray Tinted Glass. All Windows

B 97

Front and Rear Wheel Spoilers

D 35

Sport Mirrors

D 55

Front Console

D 80

Rear Spoiler

F 41

Sport Front and Rear Suspension

GU 6

3. 42 Axle Ratio

G 80

Positraction

L 78

V 8 400 ci 4-Barrel Engine

M 21

4-Speed Manual Transmission

NK 3

Formula Steering Wheel

N 65

Space Saver Spare

QCY

GR 70 x 15

White Letter Tires

U 05

Dual Horns

U 28

Ash Tray Lamp

U 35

Electric Clock

U 76

Windshield Antenna

WS 4

Trans Am

WW 7

Hood Decal

WW 8

Rally Gauges. Clock. & IP Tach

W 72

Performance Package

74 I

Carmine Trim

74 X

Carmine Big Four Module

Make:

Pontiac

Model:

Trans Am

Transmission:

M 21 4-Speed Manual

Mileage:

63 . 60 (Actual)

Engine:

6. 6 Liter 400 ci W 72

VIN:

2 W 87 Z 8 L 110264

about the dealership

Seven Hills Motorcars is

Cincinnati's premier Corvette specialist and a licensed and

registered auto dealer by the State of Ohio. With many years of

focused experience we specialize in 1957 to 1982 Corvettes and other GM

classics. There is no other dealership that can better meet your needs

if you would like to buy. sell. or just find out more information about

your Corvette. Cadillac. Camaro. or Trans Am. Founded in 2005. this is

a very focused operation. We do it because we enjoy it. We are a

collectors and enthusiasts therefore we look for cars that excite us.

We do not purchase at dealer auctions each car is hand picked because it

is special or rare and because we like it.

contact information

Seven Hills

Motorcars. Inc.

9213 Blue Ash Rd

Cincinnati. OH 45242

sales sevenhillsmotorcars. com

Contact a representative directly:

Matt: 513. 708. 1468

vehicle description

Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this

low mileage 1978 Trans Am in spectacular condition the high

performance W 72 engine. F 41 Suspension. and highly desirable M 21

4-Speed manual transmission. The market on

the 1978 Trans Am's is absolutely red hot right now and this

example is priced to sell. It is verified as a correct and original

W 72 with a 4-Speed by the original build sheet that still with the

car and pictured below. Very low mileage and original examples of

the second generation Trans Am's are exceptionally difficult to find and draw a huge premium

in the current market. this is especially true for a 4-Speed example. The low original mileage is verified not only

by the condition of the car. but also the clear Ohio title showing the mileage as "Actual. "

This Pontiac looks

outstanding.

runs great. and is and awesome driver. We purchased this Trans Am

Indiana. The car was so nice and the so was the weather so I

personally drove it all the way back to Cincinnati. The trip

was over 200 miles and took over 4 hours with a mix of

country back-roads and highway driving. The car ran great

the entire time. was completely reliable. and a pleasure to

drive. This is an excellent opportunity

to own a classic Trans Am that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an

unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for

more than the purchase price in years to come. Please

peruse all of the photos. video. and other information

below to get a true sense of clean and nice this Trans Am really is.

As a side note. this Trans Am is not a dealer auction vehicle.

We hand pick each car after careful inspection.

Our

classics come from owners who expect their cars to go to someone

that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did.

We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the

car inspected.

Please take the time to scrutinize each

picture.

We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so

you can feel confident about your purchase.

If you have a

question about the Pontiac. just give us a call.

condition

Exterior

The Black exterior is in excellent condition. As one can see in the

photos. the paint has a stunning gloss. deep shine. and smooth

finish. Both doors open and shut nicely and do not sag. The

wheels look brand new with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The tires are

also virtually brand new

and correctly sized 225/70 R 15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally

excluded from the photos. There are few small blemishes around the car

with specific photos below.

As one can seen in the many photos of the underside. this Trans

Am is exceptionally clean underneath. It is totally solid with no rust issues. We have also included specific photos of the spring

perches. lower front and rear quarters. and other areas on the

car most prone to rust to show how nice it looks.

This

Trans Am has a stamping on the radiator core support.

which is pictured below. The core support shows a "9 20

77" stamp. or Septmeber 20. 1977. This stamping would be

correct and original as it precedes the car's build date

of the second week of October. 1977 (10 B). As one can

imagine. if this Trans Am had ever sustained even a

minor front end collision this part would have been

repaired or replaced. The original stampings are great

to see in tact .

Window Date Codes

Driver: AG - "A" denotes

September and "G" denotes

1977 meaning the driver's side window was made in

September of 1977.

Passenger: AG - "A" denotes

September and "G" denotes

1977 meaning the passenger's side window was made in

September of 1977.

Rear: AG - "A" denotes

September and "G" denotes 1977

meaning the rear window was made in September of 1977.

Please note that almost

all the glass on this car is date coded and original as

each piece predates the car's body build date of the

second week

of October. 1977 (10 B). Original glass is another good

indication of no major accident

history.

Interior

The Carmine Red interior of the Trans Am looks

fantastic. The seats are in excellent condition with no tears.

rips. or split seams. The carpet looks great with no rips or holes. The dash bezel looks

amazing with a beautiful finish. The original door panels

look great with no cracks or splits. and both door pulls are

solid and in tact. The package tray

looks fantastic with no warping. fading. or sun damage. All of

the gauges faces are crisp and the lenses are clear. There is no aroma of cigarettes what so ever. Please

note in the video below how both seat belts operate and

retract properly. This is a very common problem on this era

"F-Body" and a small. but very important. detail most buyers

do not think to check. The trunk is very clean and totally

solid. Trans Am

interiors from this era are not known to wear well over time and the excellent

condition of this interior is a huge testament to the

meticulous care this Trans Am has received throughout its life.

Mechanical

This Trans Am

appears to be in great mechanical condition and is ready to be

enjoyed. As stated above I

have driven the car over 230 miles with absolutely no issues at

all. The Pontiac W 72 400 ci engine starts right

away every time. idles well. and runs great. It is an

exceptional driver that feels nice on the road and at highway

speeds. In the video below one can observe the car accelerating

on the highway up to about 70 mph. shifting through all the

gears. braking to a stoplight. and going through some curves.

Please note that it shifts well. runs great. and the car performs quite nice

overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side

or the other. There is no

smoke when starting or driving the car. It runs cool and does

not overheat. The factory Hurst shifter is tight and feels

great. The car does not pop out of gear and the clutch feels

good. Also. the engine bay is clean. nicely detailed.

and correct as one can see from the photos. The horn

works as do all the exterior lights. interior lights.

wipers. and blower for the heater on all speeds. All of the gauges work

with the obvious exception of the clock. This Trans Am has lots of power

with the W 72 engine. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is

to drive this car. especially with the 4-Speed transmission and

F 41 suspension.

Overall

Condition

Overall. this 1978 Trans Am is

in excellent condition and is a true bargain at our

asking price. The market on for the second generation

Trans Am is very strong right now. particularly for the

1977 & 1978 model years. and low mileage

original cars are much more desirable. This Trans Am is a great value and will only appreciate

over time. Someone

could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and

sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal

effort.

Thank you for looking and please do not

hesitate to email or call with any questions.

vehicle video

For a twelve minute video of the car including running. starting.

walk around. function check. and test drive on the road and highway

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vehicle pictures

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Seven Hills Motorcars. Inc. - 1978 Trans Am W 72

Seven Hills Motorcars. Inc. - 1978 Trans Am W 72

6/1/2017

Matt:

matt Seven Hills Motorcars. com

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worldwide shipping

The vast

majority of cars sold by Seven Hills Motorcars are shipped

across the country or even across the world to their new

owners.

Therefore. we are very familiar with the shipping

process and glad to help our customers with it.

We are more

than happy to assist in having your car transported to anywhere

in world.

For our domestic customers in the United States we

can handle the entire process in-house without the need or added

expense for a shipping broker.

Please feel free to contact us

for a shipping quote. While we are more than happy to assist

with shipping of the car. we are not responsible for the

shipping of the extra engine block.

warranty

We are one of the only classic car dealers that is able to offer

you a warranty for purchase on your classic car. There are

warranties available from 1 year to 10 year at prices ranging

from $2. 00 to $6. 00. Warranty work can be completed at any

licensed repair shop. including your local Chevrolet dealer. As

with all other classic car dealers. unless you decided to

purchase a warranty. all of our vehicles are sold "As-is" with

on warranty express or implied. Please contact us if you are

interested in a warranty for your classic vehicle.

e Bay terms

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bidder cannot complete the transaction for any reason there will

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making an offer through e Bay the buyer agrees to these terms and

to pay the $350 fee is he or she cannot or does not purchase the

car.

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