Vehicle Description
When you want to be rarer, faster, and all-around cooler than any
Bandit T/A out there, it's time to get familiar with the legend of
the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am. And as you dig into the
history, don't forget to check out the stick shift, T-tops, and V8
power - everything that makes a T/A instantly desirable.
If you're not familiar with the Macho cars, that's ok, because it
was a rare treat only enjoyed by a few. Mecham Pontiac of Phoenix
teamed up with tuner DKM to create a short-lived Yenko-level
program for Pontiacs. In fact, they were special enough that their
sequential production number was painted on the car (this is #171
of 203.) And the '78 Trans Am is absolutely worthy of special
edition attention. 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. You can see it all today so well
because this on was given a recent professional respray. And it
takes a small fortune just to get the paint right on these Macho
cars. The dark red that starts on the hood bird sets off a color
that runs up the hood, around the doors, and ends behind the
T-tops. It's fully outlined in a golden pinstripe, and that
includes where the red is utilized on the rear window, rocker
panels, and spoiler. Oh yes, this is a highly detailed machine.
Inside the red fully takes over. And the fresh seats and carpeting
really help make this T/A look like it's out for blood. It's the
exact aggressive look you want for a performance machine like this.
You'll grab the iconic three-spoke sports steering wheel with
correct and rare DKM center cap. Beyond that is the machine-turned
aluminum dash panel with large speedo and tach/clock combo. And
your right hand is going to love the upgrade to a Hurst shifter.
But more than just aggressive, you have all the right feature you
want in an upper-class classic, like power windows, power locks,
and a tilt wheel. Plus, the air conditioning is blowing cold, so
you can enjoy this with the T-tops off long into the summer
season.
The Macho T/A lived up to its name and appearance by what's under
the hood. This is the original 400 cubic-inch V8, and it has the
right DKM modifications such as the Hooker headers and how they
opened up the shaker hood for better breathing. Plus, this one has
been given some terrific additions like an Edelbrock aluminum
intake and a Pypes X-pipe dual exhaust. And our favorite upgrade is
the four-speed manual transmission. After all, it allows you to get
the most out of this Macho T/A. Plus, this is a tight-handling WS6
car that includes a limited slip rear end and sway bars front &
rear. It goes great with the power steering and front disc brakes.
Plus, this has been upgraded to Year One 18-inch Snowflake alloys.
While these keep the period-correct spirit, they also allow for
grippy modern rubber, like these Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR tires.
The sale comes complete with a ton of paperwork, including the
factory buildsheet, owner's manual, and a binder full of history.
So if you're ready for a powerful and exceptionally rare T-top
classic, don't let this opportunity slip away. Call today!!!
