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General Specs
- Year: 1978
- Make: Pontiac
- Model: Trans Am
- Mileage: 66,790
- Engine: 400 Original
- Transmission: Auto
- Exterior Color: Black SE
- Interior Color: Black Deluxe
- VIN: 2W87Z8N137024
Vehicle Description
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Cincy Classic Cars is proud to share this stunning 1978 Special Edition Trans AM which comes with its factory ordered Pontiac 400 engine which is numbers matching. Only 2856 1978 SE Trans Am’s came from the factory with automatic transmission. This SE TA comes with PHS documents validating this as a factory Special Edition TA. This TA comes with the very sought after factory ordered W72 high horsepower Pontiac 400 engine and WS6 special handling package. This SE TA was treated to a full rotisserie restoration featuring a beautiful repaint in factory Black with gold pin stripes with newer decals, a beautiful Black deluxe vinyl interior, the original Pontiac numbers matching 400 engine and automatic transmission, and PHS documents. This TA is very solid with great lines and gaps and has no rust issues or bubbling paint anywhere around the car. This TA is finished in the beautiful and desirable color combinations of Black over Black vinyl interior. This is the factory color scheme as verified on the trim tag pictured above and the included PHS documents. It’s a beautiful car that gets a ton of attention and shows really well in person and at car shows. Engine was removed from the car and fully restored at a cost of over $9200. The underside of this TA is just as nice as the rest and has been fully restored with new parts and looks incredible in factory red oxide primer. See included receipts.
Exterior
The Black exterior is in terrific restored condition. This SE TA was treated to a professional repaint and shows very well, looks fresh, and in my opinion looks show quality. The paint is in great condition and both bumpers are in great shape. There may be some minor imperfections that are not noticeable in the photos, but nothing was intentionally excluded from the photos. The tires have full tread left and are sized 245/60/15 and the 15×8 snowflake wheels were are new and in excellent condition. All weather stripping and window sweeps are in great condition. Trunk is very solid and clean with an original style trunk mat and jack and accessories. The original jack and lug wrench are still in place. Underside is unbelievable on this TA and is fully restored with new parts and finished in correct red oxide primer. The body and underside are both very solid and there are no rust bubbles anywhere and no cracked paint. This TA was restored on a rotisserie and fully disassembled and restored slowly and correctly.
Interior
The Black vinyl interior of this SE TA is in excellent overall condition. The seat covers are in like new condition with no major wear, seam splits, or rips or tears. The carpet is new with no stains, rips, or holes. The door panels are in excellent condition and both door pulls are solid and in tact. The dash is in excellent condition with no cracks or fading and the dash bezel is in great condition as well. The dash bezel was restored by Randy Combs. The upgraded digital stereo sounds great and the rear speakers were replaced. Thankfully the dash was not cut for a modern stereo. The package tray is new and not warped and was replaced. The headliner is new and all headliner trim is in excellent shape. All exterior lights and gauges work as they should, including the clock. The wipers, stereo, horn, and blower motor all work. This car has not been smoked in; there is no aroma what so ever.
Mechanical
This SE TA is in excellent mechanical condition and very importantly the original Pontiac 400 engine is still in the car with numbers matching. This is a factory ordered W72 high horsepower Pontiac 400 engine with the X7 block code. The engine was removed and fully rebuilt in 2024 at a cost of $9200, see build receipt. The engine was repainted then reinstalled. Carb. was sent out and rebuilt. The transmission was removed and sent out for a full rebuild with a mild shift kit. I have driven this TA numerous times around town and it performs well, does not run hot, rides tight, and is a true joy to drive. I have been on the highway with it many times and it drives very well and has great manners on the road. In the video one can observe this car running and driving with no excessive rattles or noises, and the car handles and performs well. This TA is an great driver that feels good on the road and at highway speeds. It starts right away every time, idles well, and runs good. The brakes do not pull and stop as they should and were fully serviced with a new brake booster and master cylinder and new calipers, pads, lines and hoses. This TA has upgraded performance dual exhaust which gives it a nice rumble at idle and cruising speeds. An aluminum cold case radiator was added with new coolant. A new starter was added too. New leaf springs and shocks were added which gives this TA a great stance. New spark plugs and wires were added with a new distributor and new heater hoses and radiator hoses were added. A new fuel tank was added with all new fuel lines. New body mounts and bushings were added throughout the underside. Also, the engine is meticulously clean and nicely detailed as one can see from the photos. This is a factory non AC car which really cleans up the engine bay area and adds to performance.
CALL DAN AT 513-256-5543 WITH ANY QUESTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE