Vehicle Description
What happens when you take an old school pony car that's
experiencing a huge resurgence in popularity, throw in a rare
special edition trim package that's complete with a unique
powerplant, and top everything off with one-of-a-kind survivor
status? You get this all-original, 270-mile Trans Am Turbo Pace
Car! By now, you probably know how much we love seeing and selling
second generation Trans Ams. And you might even remember that we've
already sold a couple of low mileage turbo cars. Well, in keeping
with tradition, this crisp Pace Car is a choice classic that's
showroom-fresh in virtually every way. And, as one of only 5,700
cars built to commemorate the first time one marque paced both the
Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 in the same year, this storied
coupe is one of the most exclusive Pontiac's ever built. If you're
a savvy collector who's looking for some awesome American muscle
that you can spend a little money on now and get a big return on
later, congratulations, you've found your next classic!
BUILT TO BE SEEN
Beginning life at GM's storied Norwood manufacturing facility, and
meeting its first owner at Crookshanks Pontiac in Rupert, West
Virginia, this pristine Pace Car is one of the cleanest,
all-original Pontiacs we've ever offered. Thanks to almost four
decades of exceptional maintenance, the car presents almost as well
today as when it drove off the showroom floor. A bright coat of
correct Cameo White lacquer dresses a 100% original body that's
straight, solid and free of major imperfections. On top of that
ghost-white pigment, tri-color outlining stripes perfectly
complement a 5-color Turbo Bird. Factory-applied Indianapolis 500
door stickers add just enough visual pop to complete the car's
striking and official look. And since this Trans Am has never been
fully disassembled, it displays wholly accurate, and surprisingly
tight, factory panel alignment.
The 1980 Trans Am Turbo ushered in a new approach to traditional
Pontiac performance, and the appearances of Pontiac's wildly
successful special edition packages were updated accordingly. At
the front of the car, pliable urethane centers familiar Pontiac
grilles below a bright arrowhead and pristine headlights that are
framed in body-matched buckets. Behind that bumper, a requisite
Turbo Hood, ending a decade-long run of top-of-the-line Trans Am
Shakers, features an optional 3-light turbo system. At the back of
that hood, black-trimmed Soft Ray glass supports mirrored Fisher
T-tops. Beneath that greenhouse, Ontario Gray sport mirrors reflect
tape-striped door handles and bright edge guards while
monochromatic trim spears frame 4-color call-outs, factory fender
vents and aggressive wheel spoilers. And at the back of the car, a
contoured D80 spoiler hangs a third 4-color call-out above
blacked-out taillights and polished side-splitter exhaust tips.
PONTIAC POWER
By 1980, at the hands of government-mandated emissions standards,
performance had almost been legislated out of existence. That led
to innovative and creative powerplants like the turbocharged V8
under this Poncho's turbo-specific hood. All-original, "YL" stamped
and "301T" branded, that 301 cubic inch mill makes substantially
more twist than the mighty 6.6 liter it replaced, and all while
being significantly more efficient. Conceived as an economy
offering, the Pontiac 301 was beefed up with a better block design,
lower compression pistons, a better cam, a better crank and a
unique, single-plane intake in preparation for a Garrett TBO-305
blower. Once that fan was installed, it created a waste-limited
9psi of boost on its way to helping the 301 achieve 236 horsepower
and a 345 lb./ft. of torque. Riding below a factory installed heat
shield that prevents the paint on the car's hood from bubbling,
that turbo is fed by a high-pressure fuel pump, cooled by a
high-pressure oil pump, and breathes through turbo-specific exhaust
manifolds. A YL 301-specific M4ME 800cfm Quadrajet rides in front
of a correct HEI distributor, which shoots spark through fresh gray
plug wires. All the hard parts around the motor, from the belt
driven accessories to the brake booster and turbo-mandated air
conditioning, appear to be factory original pieces. And, as far as
appearance goes, the clean engine bay's Satin Black paint contrasts
well with GM's familiar Corporate Blue block skin.
PONTIAC PERFORMANCE
Beneath this Trans Am, a clean and solid undercarriage tells the
story of 38 years of excellent caretaking. Behind the big engine,
an original Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed funnels torque through a
trusty 10-bolt axle that's finished with a correct G80 posi and
correct, 3.08 gears. That drivetrain rides a correct WS6
suspension, which aligns larger sway bars, better shocks and better
springs with tighter steering and power-assisted discs. At the
middle of the car's undercoated floors, original exhaust hangs a
factory converter in front of factory replacement mufflers. And
power meets the pavement through pristine Turbo Wheels, which twist
225/70 Goodyear Polysteel Radials around red bird center caps.
THERE'S NO STYLE LIKE 1980S STYLE
Inside this Pontiac, an all-original Oyster interior utilizes an
optional combination of Doeskin vinyl and Hobnail cloth to create
sophisticated, distinctly '80s aura. Firm and comfortable seats are
nicely patterned pieces that feel every bit as supple as they look,
and original carpet shows very little wear. Between those seats, a
clean console plants chrome power window switches behind an
engine-turned shift plate. At the front of the car, an
engine-turned instrument panel frames crystal clear gauges above
factory climate control and a correct Delco-GM seek/scan cassette
player. At the sides of the car, excellent Oyster door panels
feature bright Turbo Bird embroidery. In front of the driver, an
attractive Formula Steering Wheel tops an optional, tilting column.
And behind the cockpit, the car's clean trunk features original
decals and a correct Space Saver spare tire.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Turbo Trans Ams came from the factory as fully optioned cars.
Luckily, the sale of this low-mileage time capsule includes both
its original Window Sticker and a copy of its original Build Sheet.
The following is a list of optional equipment printed on the car's
Build Sheet and, for the sake of continuity, corresponding prices
from its Window Sticker.
AK1: Oyster seat belts
A01: Tinted glass
A31: Power windows
BS1: Insulator pack ($34)
B18: Custom interior
B22: Door pad emblems
B77: Black windshield molding
B82: Body emblem delete
B84: White bodyside moldings ($46)
B93: Door edge guards ($14)
B89: Black backlite molding
B97: Rear wheel spoilers
CC1: Removable roof hatches
C49: Electric rear window defogger ($107)
C60: Air conditioning
D34: Visor mirror ($7)
D35: Left-hand remote and right-hand manual sport mirrors
D53: Hood applique
D80: Rear decklid spoiler
D92: Door handle tape stripes
GU4: 3.08 axle
G80: Posi-traction rear end
JL1: Custom pedal pads
J65: 4-wheel disc brakes
K15: Vapor return line
K30: Cruise Control ($112)
K73: 70-amp alternator
LU8: 301 cubic inch turbocharged V8 that's equipped with a 4-barrel
carburetor
M33: 3-speed automatic transmission
NK3: Form...for more information please contact the seller.
