Vehicle Description
The 1976 Trans Am was a turning point for Pontiac. It proved in no
uncertain terms that there was still a market for America's most
versatile pony car. It was the first year for several styling cues
that would stay with the car for the remainder of its life, and
without this car, there would have been no Bandit just a few years
later.
Although the black cars would go on to fame and fortune, a lot of
us prefer something more subtle such as this Sterling Silver T/A.
Sure, it's still got all the tape stripes, decals, and screaming
chickens that we've come to love, but at least it's not a rolling
clich�. We're pretty sure it has been repainted, it's just too nice
to be original, and it certainly appears to have been expertly
done. Panel fit is surprisingly good and the urethane nose cone and
spoilers are in very good condition with very few of the issues
that usually plague these models. The chrome accents are still
there on the grille and headlight bezels, the black and red decals
stand out against the silver paint, and all your favorite Trans Am
components are still there, from the shaker hood (the last of the
original design) to the ducktail spoiler. You've never seen a
mid-70s Trans Am look so sleek.
The red bucket seat interior will look familiar to any Trans Am
fan, as the design didn't evolve much during the '70s. But what
that really means is that they pretty much got it right. The seats
are supportive, especially for the period, and workmanship was
better than average giving it an upscale feel that the Mustang just
couldn't touch. It appears that the interior is completely
original, with just a bit of wear and age on the soft parts but
nothing that needs replacing. The engine-turned dash was a Trans Am
tradition and they're framed by a matching steering wheel with
black spokes and a leather rim. Options include power windows, cold
factory A/C, an AM radio with 8-track player, and a center console,
making this one of the better outfitted Trans Ams we've seen
recently. It shows about 47,000 miles on the odometer, and given
the level of preservation on the paint and interior, we're inclined
to believe it. Even the original space-saver spare is still in the
trunk and it appears to have never been used.
Pontiac's 400 cubic inch V8 was the standard engine in 1976, and
that's one heck of a base powerplant. Making big torque, it moves
the sporty coupe easily with great V8 noises coming from the
distinctive split tailpipes out back. The engine bay has been
beautifully maintained and nicely detailed, from the shaker hood
scoop, to the Pontiac Turquoise paint on the block, to the
accessories that all wear correct finishes. I mean, for an original
car, it's really clean under the hood! A TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission handles gearshifts, there's a recent Flowmaster
exhaust system, and on the '76 Trans Am, those gorgeous honeycomb
wheels were standard equipment. Today they wear 225/70/15
BFGoodrich T/A radials, which look right and fill the fenders
perfectly.
In the world of Trans Ams, this one is a relatively rare 'Bird,
offering a dose of sophistication with its performance. Call
today!