Vehicle Description
Some people wanted to play Smokey and the Bandit when buying a
Firebird in the late 1970s. But others like this one were a far
better breed. Here's the ultimate surviving 1978 Pontiac Firebird
Trans Am with exceptionally original features such as the bold red
paint, 400 V8 under the hood, four-speed manual transmission, and
WS6 package as per the included build sheet.
The second generation Trans Am was a seriously intimidating
package. The wide ground effects in front of the wheel wells,
integrated rear spoiler, and shaker hood all gives this a real
presence on the streets. When the dent-resistant Endura front end
is as complete as this one, it's not only a dead giveaway to some
serious care, but also it gives the Firebird Trans Am an aggressive
beak that perfectly complements the famous hood bird graphic. It
only gets better as the whole car looks like it's breathing fire
thanks to the blazing paintwork. The code-75 Mayan Red is believed
to be mostly original and is in excellent shape. It's the kind of
bright red that helps grab attention away from the black Smokey and
the Bandit replicas. Not does this one standout, but it holds true
survivor status thanks to it being period correct right down to the
original dealer decal on the rear and iconic snowflake alloy
wheels.
Averaging only around 1,200 miles annually meant this was not a
daily driver, and instead got the prime spot in the garage. And you
understand this level of care when you take a look at the pristine
original white interior. This one really gets its preservation
correct, right down to the factory AM/FM stereo that's still
cranking out the tunes! But your favorite soundtrack will always
come from taking this T/A on the open road. High-back bucket seats
and a center console instantly make this a driver's machine. That's
exactly what you want when grabbing the stick shift with your right
hand, and the iconic three-spoke sports steering wheel with your
left one. Plus, every sports car fan loves the machine-turned dash
that includes Pontiac's famous tach/clock combo.
With a car that's been so thoroughly original inside and out so
far, it shouldn't surprise you that it's the numbers-matching 400
cubic-inch V8 under the hood. It has an exceptionally honest
presentation right down to the turquoise block color you can see
below the correct snorkel intake. And as you look over all the
photos (especially the undercarriage) the cleanliness tells you
this was someone's baby. These cars were known for being ferocious.
This power inhales through four-barrel carburetor living under that
hood scoop, and exhales with authority though the quad-tip dual
exhaust. One feature that's seen on a lot of these, but is
thankfully missing on this one, is the popular automatic
transmission option. That's right...even the Bandit didn't get the
kind of powerband control that you have with the Muncie M21 close
ratio four-speed manual. But what really makes this survivor Trans
Am special is the WS6 handling package. It includes a larger sway
bar, tighter steering box ratio, and front disc brakes. This option
made the Trans Am the favorite of most automotive magazines back in
the day.
Because of how exceptionally original this Pontiac is, you'll be
glad to know it comes with a ton of documentation. This includes
the original window sticker, factory buildsheet, owner's manual,
warranty card, and title documentation. This was the best American
sports car you could buy in '78, and someone invested heavily in
keeping this way all its life. Here's a rare opportunity to own the
greatest of the great T/As. Call today!!!