Vehicle Description
Real A53 code Trans Am. #s matching motor, trans, rear and very
desirable factory colors. It underwent a meticulous, concourse
rotisserie restoration only 346 miles ago. Very recently it went
through a month long detailing in preparation for critical judging
at the MCACN event. It scored a concourse award, judges sheets are
available. I am personally extremely impressed with this car.
Everything about it is detailed and dialed in. It functions as good
as it looks.
EXTERIOR: Fabulous! Is this not the sexiest car or what? The
stance, color, scoops, spoilers, side exhaust etc are really hot.
The quality is awesome. Really, the fit and finish is better then
factory. All the glass is crystal clear. Windows fit perfect. Even
with them rolled up the doors shut like a new car. The body is
pristine- arrow straight, excellent gaps. It has an original hood,
not a reproduction and it fits flush. Original date coded front
fenders which are unique to a T/A. The paint is polished like
glass. The jambs are spotless too. No ugly vinyl top. Every piece
of trim is NOS or restored to new condition. Correct rear antenna,
chin spoilers, trunk spoiler, window louvers and decals. The 15
inch rally wheels are pristine and have staggered size Polyglass
reproduction tires. F-60s and G-60s, bigger in back which gives
clearance for the side exit exhaust.
INTERIOR: Climb inside and you will feel like you went back to 1970
and sat in a brand new one. I first noticed it is absolutely
spotless. Sit on the seat and you will feel firm cushions,
upholstery fits tight as a drum. From carpet to headliner it looks
new including instrument area, console, plastic trim. Dash pad
looks to be original and is in excellent shape. The deluxe steering
wheel is restored with a real wood rim. Has Am-Fm radio with
optional rear speaker control. Rally gauges include 120 mph speedo
and tachometer. Clock works, upgraded to quartz movement.
Everything works from the radio, heater controls, gauges to the
interior lights and even the key buzzer. In the glovebox you will
find the pouch with owner's manual and literature.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Restored like new and just recently
meticulously detailed. At the center of the glossy blue engine bay
sits the vin # matched, high performance 340 6-PAK motor. The carbs
were just dialed in. Put your foot into the pedal and you will hear
the carbs roar and the tires light up. Every component is restored.
The belt is even correct. It has quick ratio steering and brakes.
The original fender tag is in the office for safe keeping, a
reproduction is on the car for display. Vin is stamped on the
cowl.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The clean metal has a glossy B5 blue finish. Has
correct space saver spare with ink stamps on tread, air bottle and
jack. Everything is detailed. New weatherstrip and mat.
UNDERSIDE: Wow, no disappointments here. It is detailed and
restored like a model car. The floors are a beautiful glossy B5
blue. The suspension and chassis components were powder coated in
the appropriate finishes complete with assembly line markings.
Bottom of motor is spotless, new starter. The 727 Torqueflite trans
is vin # matched and rebuilt. The rear end is the original with
rebuilt 3.55 sure grip. Has correct exhaust system with black
mufflers and chrome side exit tips. Fuel tank and lines are new.
Brake system is entirely new with disc upfront. Has complete
e-brake assembly. Just look for yourself at the pictures.
Impressive, isn't it?
What is a T/A? It was Dodge's entry into the SCCA Trans America
racing series. It competed against the likes of Z-28s, Boss 302s
and AAR Cudas. The cubic inches were limited to 305 so Dodge
designed a stronger block that could be pushed to the limits. In
order to qualify, a production version has to be available to the
public. Dodge's built far less then the Zs and Bosses. Only 1,411
4-speeds and even fewer automatics- 989 were made total. The
production version used the same special block (Trans Am was cast
right onto the side of it) but the cubic inches were raised to 340.
It also features an Edelbrock intake with Holley SIX PAK carbs.
Fresh air was fed through a light weight fiberglass hood which was
finished in satin black to eliminate glare. The suspension and
steering were upgraded. One of the coolest features is the side
exit exhaust. The factory actually used staggered size tires to
raise the back for exhaust clearance. It gave the car an aggressive
looking stance, I don't know of any other car with that feature. So
not only is the T/A a genuine high performance car with race
heritage but it looks the part too.
This is obviously a highly desirable car. This one is about as good
as they get. First time offered to the public in 20 years! Don't
miss this opportunity!
Power disc brakes
Quick ratio steering
Fresh air hood
3.55 posi
Spoilers
Rally gauges
AM-FM radio
15" rally wheels
Reproduction tires
Bucket seats
Console
Side exhaust
Window louvers
Fender tag
Broadcast sheet
Judging sheet