Vehicle Description
1 of 319 built, 2 owners and only 32,076 actual miles! We were
lucky enough to find this gem right in our backyard, only 4 miles
away. A man bought the car from the first owner in 1987. He passed
away and his widow hung on to the car, leaving it parked in the
garage. It is mostly untouched original. #s match throughout.
EXTERIOR: Mostly original paint from the factory, mostly original
gold decals, even has it's original bird on the hood. Stand next to
the car and the body is clean and straight. Paint is polished to a
high gloss. Upon close inspection the paint shows some flaws due to
age. There are stress cracks in the paint on the rear rubber
bumper. Original honeycomb wheels still had 2 of it's original
tires. We replaced all 4 with new BFGs. Glass is crystal clear,
original weather strips are still nice and soft.
INTERIOR: Completely original in really nice condition. I would bet
the original build sheet is still in the car, typically under a
seat. We did replace the headliner due it it drooping down like
they all did. The gold machine turned instrument bezel is in mint
condition, also the gold spoked formula wheel is mint. Inside this
car is a good 9 out of 10. Has the factory AM-FM stereo, ashtray
looks like it's never been used, the lighter has been used maybe
once. No cracks in the dash, door panels and the plastic trim are
mint. The console is mint except for one tiny nick. Cushions are
still firm, upholstery is very nice. Has owner's manuals in the
glove box. The interior is nicest part of the car, near mint
original condition.
UNDERSIDE: Very well preserved original. Kept solid with the help
of Ziebart rust proofing.
MOTOR COMPARTMENT: #s match 455. Original components: no headers,
Edelbrock etc. Has complete shaker hood assembly that has not been
cut or drilled.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Original condition. Still has original jack
mounted in correct location, spare has ink stamp on tread. Original
spatter paint is mint, original mat has some stains.
HISTORY: Pontiac celebrated their 50th Anniversary with this very
limited production Trans Am. The black with gold accents in and out
were very outstanding. It was so popular they continued the color
combination the following years as Special Editions, but in much
higher production #s. The black and gold T/A would also go on to
become one of the most popular cars in movie history, known as the
bandit in Smokey and the Bandit with Burt Reynolds. In 1976 most of
the very limited quality were equipped with 400 and automatics.
This is one of only 319 made with a 455 and a 4-speed. 1976 was the
last year of the 455 so that 319 production # will stand as a total
for all years of production. This is a very desirable, highly
collectable investment grade car.
Do your homework, this car is priced with a lot of profit potential
still left. Similar condition cars sell in the 60-70 range at
auction. Recently a restored one was advertised at $89,998.
Y-82 Anniversary Edition
Air conditioning
Power steering
Power disc brakes
Power locks
Power windows
Am-Fm stereo
Tilt formula wheel
Honeycomb wheels
Lamp group
PHS docs
