Vehicle Description
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Some interesting facts about the 1977 Trans Am. Snowflake wheels
and quad headlights debuted in 1977. The black and gold limited
edition of 1976 was brought back in 1977 as the Special Edition and
was the car made famous by "Smokey and the Bandit". Hurst hatches,
the removable T-tops had either a black border or a polished
border. The lower end 400 engine and Olds 403 engine were revealed
on the hood scoop with "6.6 litre" written in the European spelling
to give the car a European flair. Not sure that was accomplished
but it is an interesting bit of trivia. Thx totran-zam.com
For consignment, a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am equipped with a
matching numbers engine, T-tops and of course, the iconic screaming
chicken. The car was repainted in 2014 and presents in good driver
condition. Read on and get ready to order a CB radio!
Note: This vehicle is sold with a Delaware rebuilt branding on the
title
Exterior
Cameo White coats the outside and red Trans Am decals are on every
side of the car just in case onlookers don't recognize its form.
The dual headlights flank the "Batmobile" nose and the grille has
honeycomb grates, a homage to early models that featured honeycomb
shapes in various places. The red, black, and gray eagle decal is
in great condition and T/A 6.6 on the hood scoop indicates the L78
400 underneath. The three piece wing tops the vertical rear where
wide tail lights in body matched bezels loom large over the bumper
cover which is slightly askew on one side. 15-inch snowflake wheels
are in place but the flares at the wheel openings are missing.
T-tops demonstrate the two different styles available in '77, the
black framed and the silver edged. The dual exhaust splitters are
in place and we notice the right one hangs lower than the left,
which is closer to the proper position. Overall, the body and paint
are in acceptable condition, however we note areas of body filler
work as well as various blemishes, cracking paint, and
bubbling.
Interior
Firethorn Red is a classic contrast with the white exterior and
starts on the door panels which are simple and have lower storage.
The sport bucket vinyl seats are in good condition with some
misfitting of the rear shells. The back seats look nice as well and
the rear plastic wall panels were prone to fading, especially red,
and there's some evidence of that here. Some wear is evident on the
steering wheel too, but it's intact with the horn button being a
different shade of red. Faux machined metal backs the dash and in
general we would characterize it as driver quality with room for
some detailing and restoration, but complete and intact. A more
modern Sony AM/FM/CD radio sits in the center over the molded
plastic console, also in mismatched red, housing the automatic
shifter. We also note a crack in the plastic under the storage lid.
Low pile red carpet is protected by red Trans Am mats and the red
headliner is sagging a bit and would also benefit from attention.
The trunk is generally clean and covered with a gray mat and
includes the Hurst Hatch cover.
Drivetrain
Under the hood the numbers matching 400ci L78 rated at 180
horsepower is in its factory home. It is fed by a 4-barrel
carburetor and tied to a correct TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission sending power to the rear 10-bolt with 2.41 gears with
Positraction. Power brakes slow the bird, with disc up front and
drums. Visually, the engine bay is clean with typical surface rust
and we note that the A/C components have been removed.
Undercarriage
Lots of surface rust underneath including suspension components,
exhaust, parts of the belly pans, and parts of the frame. We note a
crack in the replaced floorboards which have been crudely installed
as well as some light invasive rust in the left rear flooring. The
dual exhaust flows back to a pair of FlowMaster mufflers, route
over the rear axle, and then exit in the area of the rear fender
where the chrome splitters have been welded onto the tailpipe.
Independent coil spring suspension is up front and leaf spring in
the back. We're happy to report there's no leaking oil from the oil
pan.
Drive-Ability
We prime the 4-barrel and turn the key, and the shaker hood comes
to life as we roll onto the test tarmac. The engine runs just fine
and as always, the F-body has great handling. Late 70's Trans Ams
never lived up to their looks in performance, but this one moves
out just fine, albeit with some creaking underneath. Brakes hook up
well and the only thing that doesn't work is the heater blower.
With mid level condition Trans Ams becoming scarce, this one
presents a number of options to buyers. Leave as is and drive the
heck out of it or throw it on a rotisserie and bring it back to its
former glory. Either way, you have a winning car that's only
getting more valuable and more desirable each year. So put your
pedal to the metal and convoy over to Classic Auto Mall. 10-4 good
buddy!
2W87Z7N124158
2-Pontiac
W-Trans Am
87-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
Z-400ci L78 4bbl 180hp V8
7-1977
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
124158-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 77 2FS78-1977 Firebird 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY N065759-Norwood Body #
TR 64N A51-Saddle Vinyl Buckets
PNT 11L 11U-Cameo White
10E-5th Week October
A35-Windshield Absorbing Glaze
WS4-Trans Am
SKN-Buckskin Secondary Interior Color
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