Vehicle Description
It's hard not to get excited about a very limited edition car that
was built for bigger power and a meaner presence. So this 1978
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am DKM Macho not only looks different from
the other T/As out there, but it was also built to leave them all
behind.
This car has a rarity that's easy to spot. The fenders and rear
panel boldly announces it's #90 in a very limited run (only 204
examples) of Trans Ams modified by DKM through the family Pontiac
dealership Mecham Motors in Arizona. So think of this as like the
Yenko-level treatment for 2nd gen T/As. And this example really
earns its Macho name as it was given a custom paint theme that
looks like the offspring of the Bandit Trans Am and a Hurst Olds.
The black and gold do a great job of highlighting all the best
features, like the shaker hood, flared body kit, and full-length
spoiler. Snowflake wheels are a must-have for a true performance
T/A.
The factory-correct tan interior is a great color combo against the
exterior black. And you can show it off easily thanks to the
T-tops. Plus, there have been some recent investments in places
like new carpeting and seat covers to keep it looking good. They
even invested in some nice upgrades like the retro-style
AM/FM/cassette stereo that now offers a digital tuner. There are
new components to offer air conditioning. But what you'll really
like is how much this is made to be a driver's machine. You get
Pontiac's three-spoke sports steering wheel now with the rare DKM
center cap. Beyond that is the machine-turned dash with the full
gauge panel. And keen eyes will also notice the roll bar - a rare
DKM addition that also adds stiffness to the chassis.
The engine bay looks terrific with the motor pulled, cleaned, and
fresh components installed - right down to the hoses. This kind of
fresh look is exactly what you're going to love, because it makes
you proud to show off this 400 cubic-inch V8. DKM made sure the
Macho car lived up to its name by opening up the shaker hood to let
the motor inhale the fresh air into the four-barrel carburetor.
These exhaled with authority as long tube headers add power while
also contributing to the thunder of the dual exhaust (this has an
updated set, but what's believed to be the original Hooker headers
also come with the sale.) And you get to take full advantage of
this added performance with the four-speed manual transmission.
Plus, this is packaged as 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 for a fine all-around
performance machine.
This car has rarity in a slick and powerful package, so that should
check all your boxes for a cool and distinct classic. Don't let
this Macho T/A slip away.