Ultra rare and desirable 4-speed Super Duty! 1 of 212 produced! #'s
matching and Pontiac Historic documented! This one is also extra
special because it was actually raced in the 1975 Cannonball Run!
It was very well documented appearing on the cover of Car and
Driver magazine and Pontiac magazine plus it was featured in many
other publications! Many cool vintage pictures to document the
build and extensive history! Same owner for the past 35 years! Has
won numerous awards! Frame off restored by Brent Jarvis of
Performance Restorations 32 years ago and it looks like it was
finished last month!
The legendary Super Duty: Early 1970s was a time where cars were
heavily regulated, emissions and gas mileage were far more
important than horsepower. A few engineers at Pontiac still had the
need for speed. The Super Duty was built under the radar from the
top brass. It may look like the standard 455, but that's all they
have in common. These were special cast blocks that were hand
assembled with upgraded performance parts. This is considered the
last muscle car of that era.
The 1975 Cannonball Memorial Trophy Dash was a notable event in the
world of American motorsports. It was an event organized to honor
the memory of Cannonball Baker, a legendary figure in long distance
racing. The 1975 event was especially significant due to its
competitive field, challenging conditions and demanding course
which tested both the skill of the driver and the durability of
their machines. This car completed the race in 12th place with an
elapsed time of 40 hrs 43 mins and an average speed of 71.3
mph.
EXTERIOR: Stunning! The paint was expertly applied with extreme
attention to detail. It was then polished to a show quality finish
and looks like a piece of red glass. Looking down the side of the
body it is 100% laser beam straight. All the panels are properly
aligned with gaps that are spot on. The long and heavy doors close
with minimal effort. The functioning shaker hood and fender scoops
give it an aggressive look. All the glass is crystal clear, even
the rubber seals and fuzzy strips were replaced. It's sitting on a
set of stock Pontiac Rally II rims wrapped in reproduction Goodyear
Steelgard tires.
INTERIOR: Gorgeous and virtually like new! From carpet to headliner
it is fresh looking. The optional console is home to the star of
the show: a Hurst 4-speed!. I love looking in front of me at the
formula wheel and the machine turned trim with a full set of rally
gauges. It has reproduction GM mats and the lamp group, all the
lights are working.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: #'s matching 455 cubic inch engine! The super
duty engine was hand built from the factory with a heavy-duty
block, forged aluminum flattop pistons, and a Rochester 800 cfm 4
barrel carburetor. Rated at 310 horsepower and a whopping 395 foot
pounds of torque. It was professionally rebuilt by Motion Dynamics
and bored .030 over with a 10.1:1 compression ratio. Equipped with
power steering and power brakes. The battery is properly secured
and the squirters are hooked up. It looks totally clean and stock
in appearance.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The underside of the trunk lid and jamb are
painted slick just like the body. It has a reproduction sticker and
the weatherstrip was replaced. The trunk pan metal is all solid
with a factory style spatter finish paint. It is complete with a
space saver spare tire, air bottle and jack assembly with lug
wrench. It is currently storing all the original magazines and
publications the car was featured in and has a very nice display
board too.
UNDERSIDE: Professional frame off restoration to new condition in
1992 then maintained as needed. Everything still looks fresh and
clean. It has the sport suspension with front and rear swaybars. It
has front disc brakes, the lines look new, and the e-brake is
hooked up. The fuel tank still looks new. The exhaust has Dynomax
mufflers and correct chrome tailpipes. Looking up the #'s matching
engine it appears stock and spotless. It has a correct T-10 4-speed
manual transmission. Correct rear end with 3.08 gear ratio. The
frame and floors are solid and rust free. They have both been
prepped and neatly painted semi-gloss black.
SERVICE: Our lead mechanic thoroughly inspected this car and we
replaced the reverse light bulbs, repaired the headlight
connection, wired the radio and speaker, replaced the fuel sending
unit, replaced the right header gasket, and tightened the
exhaust.
A super Duty with a 4-speed is one of the most sought after muscle
cars, a true collector's item. This is a prime example and the
fantastic history that comes with it is priceless. What a great
story! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a true relic
of automotive and race history!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
displayed in a museum. If interested in a particular car, make an
appointment with a salesman to see that car. Without an appointment
there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you buy a car,
your admission will be refunded, and you will be given a 1 year
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Super Duty
Power steering
Power disc brakes
Bucket seats
Center console
Lamp group
Rally gauges
160 mph speedometer
Formula wheel
Sport mirrors
Space saver spare
Spoilers
Shaker hood
Fender scoops
Rally II wheels
