Vehicle Description
Pontiac was the hero of car companies in the late '70s. They were
pretty much the lone holdouts still carrying the torch for big
power cars by still giving us serious displacement, and this 1978
Trans Am is proof. Still packing the optional 400 cubic inch V8
that made early Trans Ams so special, and it's wrapped in the
all-black package that Burt Reynolds made famous on the big screen.
But more than just nostalgic, this stick-shift coupe is fun for the
roads of today.
From the shaker hood, to the fender vents, to the full-width rear
spoiler, these T/As were built for pure intimidation. And plenty of
high-gloss black makes this a true midnight stalker. But what
really sets this coupe apart is the gold. The pin-striping hits
every little detail better than the factory ever could, and it
highlights how straight this body is. Plus, the "screaming chicken"
on the hood is so bold that it's to be feared.
"Black is beautiful," is the first thing Burt Reynolds said when he
saw his Trans Am in the Bandit sequel, and so this interior follows
that line perfectly. The high back vinyl bucket seats look factory
fresh and provide the kind of all-day comfort that would keep you
happy bootlegging beer all across the South. Back to reality, the
carpets, door panels, center console, and every other key dark
piece of this car keeps it looking quite sinister. But this Trans
Am doesn't always feel like midnight inside. Just like the exterior
trim, there are plenty of bright spots of gold. The driver gets to
sit behind the three-spoke gold steering wheel with a gold dash
panel in the background. Also, generating more shine are the
controls for the power windows. And your right hand will be
instantly attracted to the bright Hurst shifter.
The 400 cubic-inch V8 has an authentic appearance right down to the
factory hood shaker. The block is still covered in factory-correct
Pontiac Blue paint, and the polished valve covers provide plenty of
flair. The V8 inhales through an Edelbrock Performer intake, and it
exhales through a newer stainless dual exhaust. Best of all, you
get complete control over this motor and its rumble thanks to the
highly desirable four-speed manual transmission. And all the power
gets to the ground reliably through the 10-bolt rear end with
versatile 3.23 gears. Plus, you get the security of thick sway bars
in both the front and rear. This is a great handling sports car
with easy driving features such as power steering and front disc
brakes. Finishing off this package are the famous Pontiac 15x7
snowflake alloys. They're painted gold to match the bird on the
hood, and more importantly, they wear Cooper Cobra tires for great
all-around modern grip.
A stick-shift V8 T/A is a beautiful thing... and it only gets
better in the perfect color combo. So if you like turning heads and
burning rubber, hurry up and grab this deal. Call now!