1978 Pontiac Trans Am Se Y82 **barn Find** on 2040-cars

VIN: 2W87Z8N134783 Year: 1978
Interior Color: Black
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Trans Am
Trim: SPECIAL EDITION PACKAGE
Drive Type: AUTOMATIC
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 65,000
Sub Model: Trans Am
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: none

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for auction is a unique find that has been stored for several years.  Its a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition Y82 Hurst Edition.  I bought the car with the intention of restoring it, but after learning that the engine had been changed in the past, i decided not to go any further with the project.  Visual inspection appeared to look like the engine had never been removed.  This leads me to believe that it was changed sometime when the car was close to new.  The car itself has 65,000 miles on it and the engine is unknown milage.  It does not smoke when started or driven.  I did a search on the engine numbers and determined it is a 1974 L-78 400. I have all the engine numbers if needed.  The car runs and drives and will need a tuneup and brake work. I say this because the brake lines to the rear are leaking.  It does stop.  There is an exhaust leak in the manifold on the drivers side, possible donut gasket, not sure.  It starts and idles fine, will drive down the road, just seems a bit slugish.  Im sure can use a carb rebuild, as well as the tuneup.  There is a fair amount of rust in the frame rail section and quarter panels.  Mostly contained to the rear portion of the rails where the leaf spring mounts as well as the rear panel.  The doors also have rust.  The front clip is in very nice shape with a good size dent in the right fender.  The Interior in in super condition with all the SE trim.  Dash is near mint, seats are nice with some burns and small wear spot in the drivers lower back edge.  The console is nice with the exception of two small speakers added to the front on each side.  All glass is perfect and appears to have a new windshield.  Door glass is clean with minor to no wear scratches in them and go up and down easily with the power window motors.  Carpet is very nice but will need new sill plates. The head liner is in tacked but sagging around the edges.  All lights work on the car with the exception of the dash lights. I have not looked into it.  To my surprise, i charged the air conditioning and it blows cold. As for the paint, u can see in the photos that it is mostly original.  I believe any paint work done to the car was also done several years ago when the car was fairly new. It has the correct snowflake rims and the tires hold air and drive, but should be replaced.  If i left anything out, please feel free to message me and i will answer all questions.  PLEASE know that i have the car for sale locally and will end the auction if it sells.  I feel i have described the car very honestly and would welcome any and all questions and comments as im not an expert on these cars.  If i overlooked something, or forgot to mention something, AGAIN, send me questions.  Thanks for looking and i hope to give this car the home with someone who is looking for this type of a project and not destroy it.  Feel free to call or text also 989-670-2700.  The car is located in Michigan.