1978 trans am car and driver

The trans am series was created in 1966 by sports car club of america scca president john bishop. Give your modern vehicle a portion of classic muscle car style. Research all 1978 pontiac trans am for sale, pricing, parts, installations, modifications and more at cardomain. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. So, i started to hunt around to see what was currently on the market and i found this 1978 trans am here on ebay.

After 40 years rust sets in and instead of patching using bondo, repair it right. Is the 1979 pontiac firebird formula w72 the last muscle car. Has new year one wheels, new ac compressor, headers, flowmaster and pypes exhaust. My car started out as a regular run of the mill trans am with the l78 pontiac 400 engine, automatic transmission, ws6 handling package and a fisher ttop roof. Has some surface rust on lower fenders and lower quarters.

A relic of the musclecar era, its screamingchicken shaker hood, gold detailing, aero mods and 15x8inch gold snowflake rims stood out like a. During period dyno testing, the national hot rod association rated the limitedavailability ta 6. Smokey and the bandit became the first movie for which he famously became linked with cars, one car in particular 1977 pontiac firebird trans am, sporting the iconic black and gold livery. Pontiac trans am classics for sale classics on autotrader.

They also completely restored the car, both inside and out. The series has in fact gone by a variety of different names through the years too many to list, some linked to sponsors, some not. This 1978 trans am is the epitome of sport and luxury giving the driver the power of a 6. It features ttops, ac, and even a modern stereo with bluetooth. The 1978 trans am series was the thirteenth running of the sports car club of americas premier series. Selling a 1978 solar gold w72 trans am with y88 accents not a y88. Pontiac firebird trans am 1978, chq swing mount brake and clutch pedal assembly by auto metal direct. The car is located in waynesboro, georgia and the reserve has already been met. We have one here as wall art on display and get complements on it all the time. Pontiac firebird trans am 1978, rear window louver by willpak.

How the pontiac trans ams screaming chicken got its wings. Test driving 1978 pontiac trans am 455 v8 manns restoration. This 1978 pontiac trans am is powered by a strong running 400 v8 hooked to a 4speed manual transmission. The trans am kept a biginch engine long after the corvette lost it and. Owners view my first new car was the cameo white 1978 trans am w72ws6 that i still own, and i love the performance and the way they drive. As mentioned, im no firebird expert, but from what i can see, this looks like a good one. Car and driver magazine named the ws6 trans am the besthandling american car. This 78 trans am for sale is covered in a beautiful gold paint scheme that screams as loud as the eagle on this hood. Magazines loved the car and the spring 1978 issue of road test magazine squared off a z28, a corvette, and a trans am in a street fight.

The 1978 z28 will have a betterintegrated front and rear bumper, plus louvers in. I found this one for sale in colorado in 2002, and i purchased it since it was a close match to what i already owned, plus it had the dealergm factoryinstalled power sunroof. Special edition trans am phs documented new radiator and battery new bushings front to rear numbers matching en more. Originally known as the transamerican sedan championship, the name was changed to the transamerican championship for 1967 and henceforth. The 1978 transam series was the thirteenth running of the sports car club of americas.

This car is an excellent driver that needs some tlc. Take a step back in time to a hot summer night with the ttops off in your blacked out trans am. Car and driver tested the 1979 new, wo ac, and i believe it ran 060 in 6. With a revised nose, a w72 400 engine option that produced 200 hp for 1977 and 220 hp for 1978, a boost from hollywood, care of 1977s smokey and the bandit, and a ws6 special performance package suspension option for 1978, trans am sales continued to soar, as did those of the firebirds.

Pontiac 060 times pontiac firebird, g8, grand prix, gto. This weird 1980 trans am turbo was the last breath of the muscle car era duration. It wouldnt be his last car themed movie, as he would go on to star in hooper and two the cannonball run movies. Barry had a w72 in a 1978 trans am with an automatic. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Through the years pontiac released several notable cars including the 1956 star chief, which many consider to be the highlight of the entire chieftain line. The pontiac firebird trans am is a popular vehicle that has made its way through the pop culture ranks. All races except for the six hours of watkins glen ran for approximately one hundred miles. Everything is brand new too much to list 1978 pontiac firebird coupe 1978 pontiac firebird 2 door.

The y88 package was available only for 1978, and specified a special edition gold paint job with firebird graphics, a higheroutput version of the pontiac 400 engine, and gold styling cues throughout. Other iconic pontiac cars include the 2002 trans am ws6, the sleek 1978 trans am and the 1964 pontiac gto, which time after time would sell like hotcakes in showrooms. The chevy rear never did this so i am ready to get rid of it. The 1978 trans am had three different exhaust systems depending on performance and the engine it was equipped with. Lots of kids in the late1970s lusted after burt reynolds smokey and the bandit trans am, but few had the means to get one. This pontiac firebird trans am is a threeowner y88 special gold edition with just 11,584 miles since new.

Backdating the drivers championship to the inaugural season, 30 different drivers took titles, with multiple championships. Oct 18, 2017 lots of kids in the late1970s lusted after burt reynolds smokey and the bandit trans am, but few had the means to get one. It has y88 trim with a very rare fourspeed transmission. We wanted cars with razor sharp reflexes and flat cornering attitudes. The cars equipped with the w72 package and the base package 400 got a 2. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. By the late 1970s, even car and driver was using the label. Car and driver magazine named the trans am with the ws6 performance package the best handling car of 1979. From quarter panels to doors and fenders we have everything you need. Find 1978 pontiac trans ams for sale on oodle classifieds. I have located a pontiac limited slip that has a 256 gear. I did not miss the batmobile look of the 19771978 tas. The 1978 trans am special edition, a beneficiary of the firebirds.

It was purchased new by his grandfather, and is a 24,291mile original. It was the most common one made in 1978 with 57,035 being produced with this configuration. Universal quick warm car side mirror glass heater heated defogger pad mat 12v. Get your vehicles interior back to likenew condition with premium interior parts by amd. Our original test of the pontiac firebird trans am sd455. It wouldnt be his last carthemed movie, as he would go on to star in hooper and two the cannonball run movies. Originally known as the trans american sedan championship, the name was changed to the trans american championship for 1967 and henceforth. The vehicle was prominently featured in such movies as smokey and the bandit and rocky ii, and it was used as the main vehicle in television series like knight rider and the rockford files. Before ryan goslings drive, the driver film from 1978 starred another ryan and getaway driver. Ive had this car for about 9 years drive anywhere, i lost the title in a move it will come with a bill of sale you can get a title easily. The paint is a nice driver quality with a great shine.

I blew my rear in 1997 i got another from the junk yard and had them install it. Used 1978 pontiac trans am for sale in augusta, ga. Just to name a few, jeep dressed the cj, j10 and cherokee with the golden eagle package starting in 1976, ford put a giant snake on the hood of the king cobra. The screaming chicken was so successful, other manufacturers began to steal the concept, especially after smokey and the bandit ignited trans am sales. These louvers are designed to visually enhance the look of the car while protecting its rear window from. Exterior mirrors for pontiac firebird for sale ebay. May 12, 2018 before ryan goslings drive, the driver film from 1978 starred another ryan and getaway driver. We offer a variety of sheet metal panels and patch panels. Throughout the years, some of the greatest names in motorsports have participated in the trans am series. Favorite muscle car movie scenes no 004 the driver. The ta was clearly chosen as the easiest car to drive fast.

The first one is rusty and the second one is bent at the hinge. After such a dramatic freshening for the 1977 model year, the 1978 firebird trans am. In 1978, eighteenyear old william leland iii did get his hands on a 79. This trans am comes equipped with power disc brakes, power steering, bucket seats, snowflake wheels, and much more. It was the first time the series left north america i. Check out ryan oneal and isabelle adjani in a 1973 chevy c10 red pickup chase after the bad guys. The transam series was created in 1966 by sports car club of america scca president john bishop.

Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1978 pontiac firebird parts, including 1978 pontiac firebird interior parts and soft trim, 1978 pontiac firebird exterior sheet metal, 1978 pontiac firebird moldings, 1978 pontiac firebird emblems, 1978 pontiac firebird weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. Y pipe coming off the passenger and driver exhaust manifolds before it enters into a 2 12. Trans ams and firebirds were dramatically redesigned up front for 1977. This type of car would be stored in a climate regulated facility. Fbodywarehouse offers a wide variety of exterior sheet metal for your 1979 1980 1981 trans am and firebird. As a result of the test, it was reported that it took 15. The interior is in good shape with no rips or tears. San francisco pontiac trans am 1980 the trans am was.