1978 PONTIAC FIREBIRD OFFLINE
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The 455 “big block” Olds V8 was replaced in 1977 with the 403 cu in (6.6 L) “small block” V8. The reason it’s odd is because of it’s specs and limited production, not because it was used in the T/A. I guess you missed the reply button, lol.
In fact, it’s hard to look away.Ĭheck out this listing at this link for additional information and photo and let us know what you think of this car in the comments below. If you’ve been in the market for a clean Pontiac Trans-Am, this car just may worth a look. At the time of this writing, bidding sits at $5,500 with a week left before the auction times out. The three-speed automatic transmission is a replacement unit as well.Ĭurrently showing 96,000 miles on the odometer, this beautiful Pontiac Trans-Am is being offered with documents from Pontiac Historical Services and a clean California title. It has also had its interior retrimmed and had its 403 cubic inch V8 refreshed under previous ownership, receiving a new carb, water pump, cooling fan, alternator and more.
It has been repainted in its Martinique Blue exterior color and received replacement trim and decals, as well, doing this great color combo justice. This 1978 Pontiac Trans-Am that was recently listed for sale on Bring-A-Trailer is a nice change of pace from the preferred black and gold Trans-Ams, in our opinion.
1978 PONTIAC FIREBIRD MOVIE
This was not only a common color combination for multiple generations of Trans-Am, it was also the color of the movie car in the wildly popular 1970s film Smokey and the Bandit. When you think of the Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am, you probably picture a black car with the iconic gold decals and matching gold trim and accents.
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