Vehicle Description
A genuine Starlight Black 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a true
American icon thanks to Hollywood. But when you see a T-top coupe
with that has exceptional low mileage, it's original V8 power, the
fun of a four-speed, cold-blowing A/C, awesome documentation, and a
slick treatment of its iconic exterior, then you realize that you
can meet this idol because it's not going to disappoint.
We could continue to make Smokey and the Bandit movie references
about a black Trans Am with gold trim, but the simple fact is that
these were so cool-looking that they were destined to be legendary
even without Hollywood. Never designed to be a subtle machine, the
deep Starlight Black is the perfect outlaw color, especially with
the clearcoat professional respray of this car's factory-correct
color. All the gold pinstriping and accents are complete and
looking good, too. It follows all the main lines of the car,
including around the fender flares, windows, and accents the
beak-like front end to really make this Firebird look like it's
flying down the highway. Of course, the best bird is the
fire-breathing hood Phoenix that everyone looks for on these T/As,
and as expected, this one is finished in a bold gold. But arguably,
the best golden shine comes from the iconic snowflake-style wheels.
Plus, as a proper Trans Am, you get everything else you love - from
the shaker on the hood to the full-width rear spoiler.
This car has averaged under 1,000 miles annually, and so you
immediately know that means it has seen less daily grind and more
collector care over the decades. That's also why the correct
interior remains so well preserved. We love how the same color
theme basically continues inside. After all, the tan interior goes
nicely with the exterior gold, and some of your favorite pieces are
finished in black (like the sports steering wheel.) So, the color
coordination and the condition mean you'll happily leave the T-tops
out when you show off this T/A. And while the seats don't look like
they've ever been left out in the sunshine, the comfy tan cloth is
a true advantage any time you hop in on a sunny day. This
well-preserved coupe also came loaded, and it includes power
windows, power locks, an armrest center console, tilt steering
column, and the factory AM/FM/cassette stereo. Even the factory air
conditioning is blowing nice and cold! But this T/A is more than
just a coddler, and you know that the moment you spot the
machine-turned dash with full gauge package, including the cool
tach/clock combo.
The numbers-matching W72 high performance 400 cubic-inch V8 has an
authentic appearance right down to the factory hood shaker that
everybody remembers so well. The block is still covered in
factory-correct Pontiac Blue paint, and the tidy appearance is
another sign that this low-mileage machine has led a careful life.
And the way it fires up so eagerly reaffirms the respect this one
has received. The V8 inhales deeply with a four-barrel carburetor,
and it makes such great muscle car sounds from the dual exhaust.
Plus, the numbers-matching Borg Warner four-speed manual
transmission keeps you in firm control of the action. And speaking
of control, these T/As were known as great handling sports cars and
this one has the WS-6 special handing package, including power
steering, power brakes w/discs up front, and sway bars front &
rear.
The sale comes complete with terrific paperwork, including the
original window sticker, factory buildsheet, warranty card, title
documentation, and service manuals. This is an awesome factory
Black Trans Am that has the right preservation and investments to
be truly a cut-above. The Bandit's journey started in Atlanta, and
now yours can, too. Call today!!!
