Vehicle Description
This 1978 Pontiac Sunbird is a very cool sleeper wagon. After all,
the exterior appears quite stock, and the interior is just a comfy
place with A/C. But under the hood is a well-built small block
that's larger than any V8 Pontiac offered in these...and when you
put it in a lightweight package, it makes for a magical driving
experience.
Turning grocery-getters into go-fast machines is an art, and it
starts with the right attitude. So this one is trying to appear
like a well-respected survivor. The body lines are good, the trim
is complete, and the paint has an aged-in look that feels like it
has been in use by the same family for generations. The value price
leaves room in your budget if you want to give it a wild respray,
but we really like the attitude this one is already putting
forward. There is power within, but it likes to hide it well. So
rather than large dual exhaust tips, you have a luggage rack. And
while the wheels look like they were borrowed from a Trans Am, they
really are stock units.
The red interior goes for the same stock and originality as the
exterior. That's why there's even the AM radio still there for
display. And while it looks like a family car, it also has some
nice comfort features - including front bucket seats will remind
you of a Trans Am. Plus, you have upgrades like auxiliary gauges,
tinted windows, and cold-blowing R134a air conditioning. The Safari
wagon body style is a rarity that was only produced for a couple of
years. Not only does it give added practical storage, but also we
bet you'll even make some Chevy Nomad comparisons with this
two-door wagon (did you see how the rear hatch even has Nomad-like
vertical slats?)
Under the hood is where this stops trying to look stock. The 327
cubic-inch V8 was larger than anything made available to the
Vega/Sunbird line, and the ribbed valve covers are a true giveaway
that this one was built for power. You have upgrades like a Holley
four-barrel carburetor, aluminum intake, and headers feeding the
dual exhaust. It's a fresher setup with the right running upgrades,
like an aluminum radiator with electric fans. Plus, the strong
powerhouse feeds a three-speed automatic transmission with a shift
kit that keeps you in the powerband. It makes for a quick and
exciting experience in this lightweight wagon. And power steering,
power brakes, and front discs make it a good all-around driver.
Sleeper cars are a ton of fun, and so to find one with rarity,
features, and a terrific price make this irresistible. Call
today!!!
