Vehicle Description
1997 Pontiac Trans AM WS6
In 1996 Pontiac reintroduced the WS6 Performance Package for
$2,995. It added a firmer suspension with larger sway bars and
silver 17x8-inch cast aluminum five-spoke wheels wrapped in
275/40ZR17 tires. Also included was a functional Ram Air system
that boosted the 5.7-liter LT1 from 285hp to 305hp. The Pontiac
Firebird remained in production for 35 years and four generations.
It would go on to become an extremely successful American
performance car as well as a pop cultural reference point from
Rockford to the Bandit and beyond.
For consignment, originally from our friends up north in the St.
Therese, Canada assembly plant, this sculpted, aerodynamic T-topped
muscle car from the Pontiac camp. With its 38,525 title verified
low original miles, this WS6 versionhas been garage kept since May
of 1998, never seen snow and only has seen rain a mere 6-8 times.
Always treated to Zaino Brother's car car products and now sporting
a host of go fast goodies, 1997 never looked so good!
Exterior
All dressed up in Bright Red, from the integrated panels at the
front of the fenders/hood that magically turn into headlights, to
the Ram Air intake cowling hood hovering above the pointed beak for
the neoprene front bumper cover with deeply inset fog lights, to
the coke body styling down the sides, to the severely raked
windscreen, to the rear trunk lid that seems to go on forever as it
becomes an integrated spoiler. Speaking of the glass, aftermarket
tinting has been applied to not only protect the interior but to
add to the mysterious look and muscular charm. All in nice
condition, and the optional T-tops are with this car. Special
upgraded factory chrome WS6 wheels are seen on all 4's.
Interior
Charcoal Gray leather covers the front power buckets, the rear 2
plus 2 bench, and steering wheel, as well as gearshift. The leather
is soft and supple and shows only slight folds and wrinkles that
come with age and careful care. A swooping center console is
flanked by the buckets and makes its way to the dash while
including a glove box/armrest, cup holder, gearshift, climate
controls, and an aftermarket Kenwood AM/FM/CD player. The normal
cluster instruments are clean and bright and down below the dash we
note a Jet Performance transmission controller. Nice matching
charcoal gray carpet floods the floor and up top we get a view of
the sky through the smoked glass roof panels.
Drivetrain
A 350ci LT1 V8 is found within the engine bay and is electronically
fuel injected and ultra reliable thanks in part to the new AC Delco
fuel pump. This mill has the added benefit of Ram Air Induction, a
high performance MAF sensor, MSD ignition, and a 52mm throttle
body. The 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission is bolted to the
back and has a Precision Industries 2600rpm stall converter, a
Trans-Go shift kit, and a B&M 19,000lb transmission cooler.
This potent combination sends power back to a Moser 12-bolt rear
axle with 3.73 ratio and posi-traction and this in turn allows the
tires to spin and make the black marks on the pavement! We note the
addition of JBA stainless steel 1 5/8" long tube headers, a
Random-Tech Y pipe with high flow cats and a Borla cat back exhaust
system.
Undercarriage
The undercarriage is showroom with just light road dirt but
certainly no rust. Power front and rear disc brakes are on all the
corners providing the whoah factor for this screaming chicken. For
the suspension, we see an independent coil spring front arrangement
and in the back a torque arm with coil springs. An
adjustablepanhard bar is on as are adjustable lower control arms
along with subframe connectors to stiffen up the chassis.
Drive-Ability
This car started right up, and even smells new! Smooth shifting,
nice power and great ride as well as interior comfort. One gets the
feeling of driving a piece of sculpture with all the inlets and
curved cowlings etc. Overall, a great driver like new, and it
almost is!
A very low mileage well cared for example of the modern style Trans
Am. Aerodynamically designed and performance enhanced to be
reliably driven, hassle free. Turn the key, open up the top panels
and make some marks on the pavement!
2G2FV22PXV2231113
2-Canada
G-General Motors
2-Pontiac
F-F Body
V-Trans Am/Formula
2-2Dr Coupe
2-Manual Belts & Front Airbags
P-5.7L V8 LT-1
X-Check Digit
V-1997
2-St Therese Assy Plant
231113-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
