Vehicle Description
This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is a beautifully restored Firebird, with
wonderful options that is ready for some summer cruising. On March
8, 1969, Pontiac introduced the Trans Am as a high-performance
option package for its pony car, the Firebird. While the '69 Trans
Am debuted in the Muscle Car Era's hey-day, by the mid-1970s, the
true American muscle car was basically a thing of the past in large
part due to the federal government's implementation of pollution
control regulations. Nonetheless, Pontiac continued to produce and
consumers continued to purchase the performance-oriented Trans Am
Firebird, now built in accordance with the new anti-smog rules. The
1973 model year served as another Trans Am milestone with the
introduction of the iconic "Screaming Chicken" graphic, originating
from a legendary Indian symbol that was modernized by stylist John
Schinella. The next significant milestone for Pontiac occurred in
1976, with the GM marque celebrating its Golden 50th Anniversary.
In celebration of its Golden Anniversary, Pontiac debuted the '76
Firebird line on September 25, 1975, comprised of 4 models, the
base model, Esprit, Formula, and, of course, at the top of the
Firebird hierarchy, the Trans Am. Compared to the previous edition,
the 1976 Trans Am was modestly updated for 1976. At the nose, the
'76 T/A sported a new sloping front end look included a
twin-section grille with mesh pattern inserts, sitting below an
imposing Shaker Hood. In the rear, the decklid was topped by rear
deck spoiler that furthered the performance-oriented look for the
new Trans Am. Both the front and rear were also equipped with new
body colored urethane bumpers that tied the entire exterior look
together. On the inside, the 1976 Trans Ams came with outfitted
with surprisingly plush trim along with several sportier options
such as a Formula steering, dual sport-style mirrors, and an
aluminum swirl-finish instrument cluster complete with a Rally
gauge setup. This particular Trans Am comes to us from a loving
collector who oversaw this Trans Am's complete mechanical and
cosmetic restoration. Under the "Screaming Chicken" Shaker Hood is
a numbers matching 455 cubic inch V8 engine with performance
upgrades fed by a single 4 barrel carburetor. The 455 V8 is backed
by a 4 speed manual transmission that makes this Trans Am an
absolute blast to drive! This '76 Firebird Trans Am is loaded with
desirable options! You'll be sure to keep the rubber to pavement
since power is sent from this Pontiac's big block through a
Safe-T-Track (positraction) rear differential. This 1976 Trans Am
is outfitted with power front disc brakes which provides plenty of
stopping power, especially with all that extra power under the
hood. With power steering, squeezing into a tight parking space at
the local drive-in or car show is a total breeze and the overall
driving experience is much improved. Riding on a set of Honeycomb
wheels, paired with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, this 1976 Pontiac
has a wonderful stance and superb ride cruising down the road. The
exterior of this '70s muscle car has been refinished in a beautiful
Carousel Red paint accented with the iconic "Screaming Chicken"
hood decal, completing the exterior look of this gorgeous car. The
interior of this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is absolutely stunning! The
front bucket seats, rear bench seat, and door panels have all been
reupholstered in Black Vinyl with a nice stock look. The black
carpeting, Formula steering wheel, black padded dash, and
engine-turned aluminum instrument cluster are all in fantastic
condition and appear to remain in their stock configuration.
Instrumentation includes a 100 MPH speedometer, 8,000 RPM
tachometer, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, volt gauge, fuel
gauge. and clock. The dash is finished off with heater controls,
windshield wiper controls, cigarette lighter and ashtray, glovebox,
and AM/FM radio. Whether you're buying your first classic car or
your adding to an existing nest of Pontiacs, this 1976 Pontiac
Trans Am would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call
today at 763-428-7337!
*Numbers Matching 455 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*4 Speed Manual Transmission
*Safe-T-Track Rear Differential
*Power Front Disc Brakes
*Power Steering
*Carousel Red Exterior w/ "Screaming Chicken" Decal
*Correct Black Vinyl Bucket Seats w/ Console
*BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires on Honeycombs Wheels
*Shaker Hood
*Stock Rally Gauge Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 86,260 Miles