1978 Trans Am Ws6 400 4-speed W72, 69k Original Miles, Phs Docs Show Restoration on 2040-cars
Englishtown, New Jersey, United States
Body Type:2 DOOR COUPE
Engine:400 6.6 LITRE W72
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Camel Tan
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Trans Am
Trim: SE
Drive Type: 4-speed SUPER T-10
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 69,100
Exterior Color: Chesterfield Brown
1978 Pontiac Trans Am 400/4-speed WS-6 performance package
Complete, numbers matching car with 69,000 original miles. This car has been totally restored to a very high level with no expense spared. Car is documented by Pontiac Historical Services, which includes original factory invoice. Engine, transmission, and rear differential have been restored within less than 5,000 miles. Every part of this car has been addressed and has been either rebuilt or replaced if necessary.
Custom touches have been added to set this car apart from your run- of-the-mill Trans Am. These items include a complete striping kit from a 1977 Special Edition Trans Am which includes all gold emblems, gold dashboard bezel, NOS Special Edition steering wheel, and Special Edition gold bird center caps mounted on restored 15x8 WS6 honeycomb wheels with BF Goodrich 255 60 R15 tires, including spare. All chrome window moldings have been painted to match the car, just like a Special Edition Trans Am. Undercarriage, engine compartment, and trunk have been completely detailed. This is the first year for WS6 performance package and is one of 489 built that year. This figure was obtained via 78ta.com. All parts used during restoration were either NOS or GM restoration parts, down to the spark plug wires. Thanks for looking!
In the past 5 years the following has been completed: The original 400 motor was rebuilt with slightly better camshaft, Ram Air exhaust manifolds with new complete exhaust system-magnaflow mufflers. A Carburetor from another 1978 Trans Am was professionally rebuilt and the Super t-10 Transmission and clutch were replaced with a remanufactured unit in November 2008. The rear end and brakes were completely rebuilt with new axels and seals, new and correct interior, new tires with honeycomb rims that were professional restored, new suspension and finally a new complete paint job about 6 years ago. The car is about as close to a frame-off restoration as it can get and is just about like new. The only item that does not work is the clock-everything functions as it should and the car drives great! Starts right up, has updated Pertronix ignition. This drives like a car should. Windows, Door locks and Rear defrost work great. The seats had new padding installed and feel and look
If you’re looking for a non-T-top Special high performance Trans Am, this is it! It is exceptional in all areas and stands out with the right options. No worry about leaking T-tops here and it is a much more solid ride without those tops.
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