1978 FORMULA 400, W72, 4 SPEED, NUMBERS MATCH, GREAT PAINT, 1 0F 810 MADE
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Cincy Classic Cars is very proud to offer this stunning 1978
Formula 400 which is in fantastic overall condition and priced to
sell. This Formula is 1 of only 810 ever produced with a
Factory 400 Pontiac engine and a manual 4 speed transmission.
The W72 high performance engine coupled with the manual 4
speed transmission is the ultimate Formula to own and demands top
billing in the market place. With very low production numbers
and in a rarely seen beautiful Factory color of Carmine Red make
this bird all the more special. This Formula was sold new in
Amelia Ohio which is only 10 miles away from where the car is now
up for sale. This Formula features a super nice repaint in
Factory Carmine Red, a stunningly beautiful black vinyl mostly
original interior, the numbers matching 400 Pontiac engine and
numbers matching 4 speed transmission, and most of the original
dealer documents and PHS documents. This Formula is very
solid and has great lines and gaps. This Formula is finished
in the beautiful and desirable color combinations of Carmine Red
(code 77) over Black vinyl interior. This is the factory
color scheme as verified on the trim tag and PHS documents pictured
below. This Formula comes with a 3 ring binder book full of
original documents, original owner history, several past titles and
bill of sales, and PHS documents and window sticker which
authenticates this Formula for what it was then and what it
still is today.
Exterior
The Carmine Red exterior is in beautiful restored condition.
This Formula was treated to a professional repaint within the
last few years and looks and shows very well. The paint is in
great overall condition with a smooth surface and shiny gloss
which looks fantastic in the sun. Both bumpers are in great
shape with no flaking paint. The decals are in excellent
shape and look great on the car. There may be some minor
imperfections that are not noticeable in the photos, but noting was
intentionally excluded from the photos. Tires are newer and
have nearly full tread left on them and are correctly sized
225/70/15. The 15x7 Rally Wheels are OEM originals and are in
excellent shape with no curb rash. All weather stripping and
window sweeps are original and in good condition. The trunk
is solid and very clean with the original space saver spare tire,
inflator bottle, and the original trunk mat. The underside of
this Formula is honest and extremely solid and rust free. All
glass is factory original "LOF" glass.
Interior
The Black vinyl interior of this Formula is mostly original and in
excellent condition. The seat covers are factory originals
and in near perfect condition for their age and have no major wear,
stains, or seam splits. The carpet is original and great
condition with no major stains, rips, or holes(there are two
smaller wear areas under the drivers mat where your feet rub).
The original dash is in excellent condition with no cracks or
fading and the dash bezel is in excellent condition as well.
The stereo has been upgraded to a modern Alpine CD Mp3 player
that looks and sounds great in the car, it also has USB hook ups.
The original door panels are in great condition and both door
pulls are solid and in tact. The headliner is in excellent
condition and the package tray is in like new condition. All
interior lights and gauges work as they should including the
cigarette lighter, the clock is not working. The horn, tach,
stereo, wipers, and blower motor on all speeds all work.
Mechanical
This Formula is in exceptional mechanical condition and most
importantly still has its numbers matching engine and transmission,
see vin stamps of both above. This Formula has gone on three
road trips in the last few months and performed extremely well
during each. First trip was around 3 hours, second was 4
hours, and the 3rd trip was just last week at 6 hours to the Trans
Am Nationals in Dayton Ohio. This Formula runs and drives as
good or better than any other F Body car I have even driven and I
have been in thousands of them. It is very tight, drives
strait down the road, and does not run hot. In the video one
can observe the car running and driving with no excessive rattles
or odd noises. Unfortunately the camera does make some
squeaking noises when moved around especially when shifting the
car. You can hear the same noise in the walk around video as
well. There is no smoke when starting or driving the car.
The brakes are newer and do not pull and stop as they should.
This Formula has had a lot of recent suspension work performed
including new rear leaf spring, front springs, 4 new shocks, new
front sway bar, new sway bar mounts front and rear, new end links,
and new ball joints. This Formula has true dual exhaust and
has a nice rumble at idle and cruising speeds. Also,
the engine is clean and nicely detailed as one can see from the
photos. This is a factory AC car and all factory components
are still on the car and the car currently blows cold air.
The AC was used during the recent road trips and works as it
should. This Formula has been loved and meticulously cared
for by its previous owners and the amazing overall condition of
this Formula is a testament to that. The outstanding
originality of this Formula and the way it drives is a true
testament to prior owners care and love for this special car.
This Formula is truly the one to have being a low production
car with the highest performance drive line available.
GO TO CINCY CLASSIC CARS.COM FOR OVER 200 PHOTOS AND TWO VIDEOS OF CAR
CALL DAN AT 513-256-5543 WITH ANY QUESTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE