Photo: eBay seller ayden2004580
The Trans Am was already a superstar in 1976, spearheading Firebird sales with surprising numbers. The first time the Trans Am overtook the base Firebird was in 1975 when Pontiac produced 27,000 units versus 22,000 Firebirds.
The Trans Am growth continued in 1976, and the carmaker shipped over 46,000 cars. It was already obvious that nothing could stop the Trans Am from dominating Firebird sales, especially because all other models in the lineup were significantly lagging behind it.
For example, Pontiac sold only 21,209 Firebirds in 1976, in addition to 22,252 Esprit models and 20,613 Formulas.
One of these Trans Ams is in front of your eyes, trying to find a new home and hopefully get a second chance to return to the road.
The first thing you should do is check out the photos shared by seller ayden2004580. The Trans Am looks horrible, and putting it back together in one piece will be a challenge. The owner says they also have some extra parts, helping pave the way for a potential overhaul.
This Trans Am rolled off the assembly lines with a 455 engine, though it's safe to say the mill is no longer in the car. It's been sitting for what could be decades on someone's property, probably serving as a donor for another Trans Am project.
The Trans Am was offered as standard with 400 V8 rated at 185 horsepower. However, Pontiac also offered the 455 big-block unit as an option for US buyers (except in California). The large block increased the power to 200 horsepower.
Shockingly, the Trans Am doesn't exhibit major rust problems, or at least, that's what the seller claims. They say the vehicle has "minor rust issues," so theoretically, it still flexes solid metal to kick off a complete restoration.
Unfortunately, based only on the shared images, it's impossible to tell whether the Trans Am is worth restoring. You'll have to inspect the car in person before committing to a purchase, especially because the owner didn't share all the essential tidbits. I wouldn't be surprised to see many parts missing, but you'll still have to thoroughly examine all components before determining how easy bringing the car back to the road would be.
I agree with the seller on this one. A 455 would be a great engine choice for a restored Trans Am, so if you already have the big block, this rough Pontiac might be the missing piece.
The good news is that you could end up getting the Trans Am for beer money. The auction starts at $500, and considering a reserve is not in place, a single bid is all it takes for this Trans Am to find a new home. The vehicle is located in Mangum, Oklahoma.
For example, Pontiac sold only 21,209 Firebirds in 1976, in addition to 22,252 Esprit models and 20,613 Formulas.
One of these Trans Ams is in front of your eyes, trying to find a new home and hopefully get a second chance to return to the road.
The first thing you should do is check out the photos shared by seller ayden2004580. The Trans Am looks horrible, and putting it back together in one piece will be a challenge. The owner says they also have some extra parts, helping pave the way for a potential overhaul.
This Trans Am rolled off the assembly lines with a 455 engine, though it's safe to say the mill is no longer in the car. It's been sitting for what could be decades on someone's property, probably serving as a donor for another Trans Am project.
The Trans Am was offered as standard with 400 V8 rated at 185 horsepower. However, Pontiac also offered the 455 big-block unit as an option for US buyers (except in California). The large block increased the power to 200 horsepower.
Shockingly, the Trans Am doesn't exhibit major rust problems, or at least, that's what the seller claims. They say the vehicle has "minor rust issues," so theoretically, it still flexes solid metal to kick off a complete restoration.
Unfortunately, based only on the shared images, it's impossible to tell whether the Trans Am is worth restoring. You'll have to inspect the car in person before committing to a purchase, especially because the owner didn't share all the essential tidbits. I wouldn't be surprised to see many parts missing, but you'll still have to thoroughly examine all components before determining how easy bringing the car back to the road would be.
I agree with the seller on this one. A 455 would be a great engine choice for a restored Trans Am, so if you already have the big block, this rough Pontiac might be the missing piece.
The good news is that you could end up getting the Trans Am for beer money. The auction starts at $500, and considering a reserve is not in place, a single bid is all it takes for this Trans Am to find a new home. The vehicle is located in Mangum, Oklahoma.
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