Vehicle Description
1978 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird W72 6.6L V8
Highlights:
Numbers matching
PHS Fully documented, with Original build sheet
W72 6.6L V8
Borg Warner T10 4-speed
Posi-traction / 3.23 gears
Factory A/C
Factory am/fm Radio
In the late 70s and early 80s, the Pontiac Trans Am was on a
popularity roll! Burt Reynolds made a black one famous as the
Bandit, and they were widely regarded by most as the last true
muscle car on the planet. As you can probably tell from our
extensive list of sold inventory, these cars are back and more
popular than ever; and the upswing in value and collectability for
pristine, highly optioned examples shows no signs of slowing!
Astute buyers are beginning to take advantage of the opportunity to
sign the papers on the Trans Am's of their fond childhood memories
before prices really begin to rise. And this awesome 1978 model,
with its numbers matching W72 4-speed power-train, long list of
desirable options and full documentation, is the perfect investment
for a savvy buyer who wants to stash back one of the hottest
collector cars on the market, or a hardcore Pontiac fan who just
wants a car that'll provide years of fun!
Included with the sale is a copy of this Trans Am's original build
sheet. Below, I've laid out all the equipment listed on the build
sheet; and for the sake of comparison, added the price when
possible of the optional equipment from an online service in
parentheses:
TGA: Tinted windshield with antenna
AU3: Power door locks ($86)
A01: Tinted glass ($64)
A31: Power windows ($132)
*Ak1 : Color-coded seat belts
BS1: Insulator pack ($31)
B18: Custom interior ($108)
B77: Black windshield molding
B80: Roof drip moldings ($24)
B84: Black Bury M
B85: Belt reveal moldings ($26)
B89: Black backlight molding
B97: Rear-wheel spoilers
C49: Rear Defrog Electric
C60: Air conditioning ($529)
C95: Dome reading lamp ($19)
D35: Custom Mirror
D53: Hood applique ($95)
D55: Console
D80: Rear spoiler
D92: Driver's door handle tape stripe
GU5: 3.23 axle
G80: Posi-traction
JL1: Custom pedal pads
*JL2 : Power Disc brakes
K15: Fuel vapor return lines
K81: 63 amp alternator
L78: 400 cubic inch 4-barrel V8 ($90)
M21: 4-speed close ratio transmission
NA5: Standard emissions
NK3: Formula steering wheel
N33: Tilt steering column ($75)
N65: Space Saver spare tire
N90: Aluminum wheels
QBX: GR70x15 BSW
TR9: Lamp group ($19)
T93: Blk Tail Lamps
UA1: Heavy duty battery ($21)
UP8: Rear speakers
005: dual Horns
UN9: AM/FM Radio accommodation package
U17: Instrument panel gauges
U25: Luggage compartment lamp
U27: Instrument panel lamp
U28 Ash Tray Lamp
U29: Courtesy lamp
*U58: Stereo Radio
U76: Windshield antenna
U80: Dual RR Spkrs
VK3: Frt Plate Brkt
V02: HD Cooling
WS4: Trans Am option
*WW6 IP Gauge /Tach
*WX3 : R/A Shaker hood
WV6: Gold graphics
W72: Performance package
YR1: Front custom seats
YS1: Rear custom seat
YT1: Custom door trim
*YJ8 : Aluminum Wheels
*Y90: Custom Trim
*Y92 :Lamp Group
621: Camel Interior trim
2DR: Trans Am
Assembled at GM's Norwood Ohio manufacturing facility in 1978, this
vehicle is an exceptionally maintained second-generation F-body
which wears 100% original body panels that are as solid and
straight as the day they left the showroom floor. Because those
original panels have never been taken apart or received any major
repairs, the car still displays completely correct panel gaps which
look surprisingly good and provide accurate factory alignment.
Currently, the car presents as practically new and displays a
spectacular coat of GM code 19U Starlite Black paint which gives it
a slick, factory fresh appearance. On top of the glossy and subdued
paint, a bold set of Trans Am call-outs combines with a menacing
five color 'screaming chicken' hood decal to create some of the
most recognized muscle car war paint of all time.
Not quite as 'loud' as the division's plethora of Special Edition
Trans Ams, this all business F2 pony car combines traditional
Pontiac attitude with a refined look and cutting-edge appointments
that were way ahead of their time. Up front, a slick and pliable
urethane front bumper houses four pristine headlights above large
dual air intakes which, while still being instantly identifiable as
a Pontiacs familiar split grille face, give the car a much more
aggressive look. Behind that front bumper, a traditional shaker
hood sits in front of a pristine Soft Ray glass and proudly
displays "T/A 6.6" denoting the cars rare and optional W72 Pontiac
engine. At the sides of the car, correct stainless trim spears with
body matched inserts sit between bold "Trans Am" call outs,
traditional fender-mounted air extractors, chrome door handles and
correct rear wheel air deflectors. At the back of the car, a bright
"Trans Am" call out spans a correct rear decklid spoiler; and
correct Firebird exclusive side splitter stainless exhaust tips
hang below a correct blacked out taillight panel.
Pop the car's hood and you'll find an original 400 cubic inch W72
Pontiac V8. By utilizing a better block casting, chrome moly piston
rings, a revised camshaft, a better oil pump, a better distributor
and smaller '6X' heads from Pontiac's own 350, the W72 created
higher compression and successfully reversed almost a decade of
declining horsepower numbers. Not only does this car's engine carry
a correct 8N160572 partial VIN and a '78 W72/4-speed exclusive PWH
stamp. Also on the block is XX481988 casting number which is found
exclusively on the beefier W72 castings. At the top of the engine,
a correct Rochester 4 -barrel carburetor sits under the cars
awesome shaker scoop and a correct HEI distributor sends power to
the cylinders through modern plug wires. Below that carburetor,
Metallic Blue paint coats the entire block and original exhaust
manifolds send exhaust into a fresh high-performance factory style
exhaust system. All the hard parts around the motor, from the belt
driven accessories to the brake booster and air conditioning
hanging on the firewall are factory correct, as are the decals and
signature satin finish chrome valve covers. The car's clean engine
bay and hood are covered in a nice coat of factory satin black and
there are fresh belts, fresh hoses, and even a new battery.
At the bottom of this Trans Am, a straight and clean 40-year-old
undercarriage tell the story of excellent caretaking with nice
floor pans that still display most of its factory undercoating.
Behind the motor, an exclusive-to-the-W72 Borg Warner T10 close
ratio manual transmission, which sends power to the cars
Posi-traction rear end which spins factory equipped 3.23 gears and
still has its original tag hanging off the rear diff cover.
As you can see from the build sheet this awesome Trans Am is
equipped with power front brakes and standard power steering, all
that great hard...for more information please contact the seller.
