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The Trans Am's ascension was improving at full speed in 1978, eventually reaching the second-highest production numbers throughout the decade.
The Trans Am output evolved from just 1,286 units in 1972 to over 117,000 units in 1979, with the car becoming the model spearheading the Firebird sales.
Pontiac was obviously focusing more on improving the Trans Am, trying to make the most of the growing market appetite for its superstar. However, Trans Am sales started declining in the first years of the next decade, with the numbers going down from the record level in 1979 to just 33,000 units two years later.
A 1978 Trans Am made its way to Craigslist a few hours ago with one of the most intriguing packages I've seen lately. The car has all the major selling points of a project, ticking most boxes that would make it a solid candidate for a return to factory specifications.
The Trans Am was discovered in a barn, but the seller did not reveal how many years it's been sitting inside the building away from humanity. One of the photos shows it wearing the typical barn find, but the original paint now shines bright again after a thorough wash. I'd recommend interested buyers to go check out the Trans Am in person, though, as they must correctly determine if the paint requires any repairs or not.
The metal looks good, but you'll still find the typical rust issues, including on the floors and the trunk. The owner says the rust invaded the bottom due to the many years of sitting, and this isn't a surprise. Cars parked for a long time usually end up struggling with metal problems, but the damage on this Trans Am should be easily fixable.
The owner says the car has everything originally, including the Pontiac 400 engine and the transmission. The drivetrain is no longer running, but the good news is the engine is not locked up and still turns over by hand.
The Trans Am is also complete, so the next owner can start the restoration without searching for parts. However, you shouldn't expect everything to come in tip-top shape, especially as the car has been sitting for so long.
A Trans Am in such a great shape, with everything original, and no parts missing, can't sell for cheap. The owner believes they can get $50,000 for their T-top, and I don't think the vehicle would remain available for too long. A one-owner Trans Am is typically very intriguing, and this example looks like an easy project. If you want to see it in person, you must travel to Chicago, but you'll need a trailer to take it home, considering the non-working engine.
Pontiac was obviously focusing more on improving the Trans Am, trying to make the most of the growing market appetite for its superstar. However, Trans Am sales started declining in the first years of the next decade, with the numbers going down from the record level in 1979 to just 33,000 units two years later.
A 1978 Trans Am made its way to Craigslist a few hours ago with one of the most intriguing packages I've seen lately. The car has all the major selling points of a project, ticking most boxes that would make it a solid candidate for a return to factory specifications.
The Trans Am was discovered in a barn, but the seller did not reveal how many years it's been sitting inside the building away from humanity. One of the photos shows it wearing the typical barn find, but the original paint now shines bright again after a thorough wash. I'd recommend interested buyers to go check out the Trans Am in person, though, as they must correctly determine if the paint requires any repairs or not.
The metal looks good, but you'll still find the typical rust issues, including on the floors and the trunk. The owner says the rust invaded the bottom due to the many years of sitting, and this isn't a surprise. Cars parked for a long time usually end up struggling with metal problems, but the damage on this Trans Am should be easily fixable.
The owner says the car has everything originally, including the Pontiac 400 engine and the transmission. The drivetrain is no longer running, but the good news is the engine is not locked up and still turns over by hand.
The Trans Am is also complete, so the next owner can start the restoration without searching for parts. However, you shouldn't expect everything to come in tip-top shape, especially as the car has been sitting for so long.
A Trans Am in such a great shape, with everything original, and no parts missing, can't sell for cheap. The owner believes they can get $50,000 for their T-top, and I don't think the vehicle would remain available for too long. A one-owner Trans Am is typically very intriguing, and this example looks like an easy project. If you want to see it in person, you must travel to Chicago, but you'll need a trailer to take it home, considering the non-working engine.
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