Vehicle Description
The 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is one of those perfect year cars. A very
well integrated design met with the still beating heart of an
American muscle legend. This one turns that legacy up a notch with
a 475 hp performance build on the original engine. And if that
wasn't already enough, the bright paint, beefed up suspension,
T-tops, and upgraded five-speed stick-shift will surely seal the
deal on this speedy classic.
The silver paint really does make this coupe look like precious
metal. This is part of a multi-year restoration (2005-2009) that
focused on building one impressive street machine. Since there's
less than 5,600 miles on this since completion, it retains the kind
of luster that lives up to how you always dreamed classic muscle
should be. Even the upgraded 17-inch Boyd Coddington wheels add to
the shine of this machine. Plus, you get all the great Trans Am
touches from the factory body kit, to the "screaming bird" on the
hood. There's even the shaker hood, fender vents, and full-length
rear spoiler. But beyond getting all the iconic components right,
there is something extra special about buying a coupe where all the
hard work has already been done. It's a turn-key custom classic
where someone else stressed the details to make sure the body
panels are straight and doors can be closed with confidence.
Black interiors always look great on these T/As, but when the
textured vinyl on the bucket seats look this nice, they just seem
extra inviting. When you sit down, you also see that this is a nice
blending of the vintage and new worlds. For example, the
machine-turned metal dash panel is iconic, and below it you have a
new AM/FM/CD stereo. Plus, while the three-spoke sports steering
wheel should be quite familiar to Pontiac fans, you'll notice there
is a much larger AutoMeter AutoGauge tach mounted on the tilt
steering column. This T/A has all the right features like power
windows, power locks, power steering, and provisions for air
conditioning. But the option we know you'll love the best are the
T-tops. After all, there's nothing better than taking out the
panels and letting the wind whip thought the cabin as you rip
through the gear of the Hurst shifter.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 455 cubic-inch V8. While
that's usually plenty of power for most people, it's just the
beginning for this build. The original motor has been fortified and
enhanced. It starts with a bored .60 over kit to 468ci total. Plus,
it has forged pistons with 9.25:1 compression, SD Performance iron
heads, CompCams XE274 camshaft, Harlan-Sharp roller rockers, HEI
ignition, MSD 6AL box w/selectable RPM limiter, Milodon 6.5qt
racing oil pan, and dual remote oil filters. It inhales deeply with
a big Edelbrock 825 CFM four-barrel carburetor and a Edelbrock
port-matched Performer intake. And it exhales with authority as
Hedman ceramic coated headers feed a rumbling X-pipe MagnaFlow
exhaust. The consignor says the package is rated at 475 horsepower,
and the thunderous sound this one produces will make sure everyone
knows it, too. With this much power, they also made sure you could
take full advantage of it with an upgrade to a Tremec TKO600
five-speed manual transmission. This feeds Eaton limited slip rear
with Richmond gears and Moser axles for stout and secure takeoffs.
You even get good control with front disc brakes, sway bars front &
rear, and the modern grip of Nitto Xtreme ZR tires.
This started out life as a 455/4-speed car, making it one of less
than 800 produced. So this is a rare speed machine that has been
turned to the extreme (and we have the restoration photos and PHS
docs to prove it.) Something this well-built and ready-to-roll
rarely comes around. So don't miss out, call today!