1970 Pontiac Trans Am 400ci Ram Air III 4-Speed
Very Desirable Lucerne Blue Exterior
Factory Air Conditioning
Very Desirable Lucerne Blue (Code 26) Exterior
Ultra Rare Black Deluxe Cloth (Code 228) Interior
Numbers Matching 400ci/345HP L74 (WS Code) Ram Air III Engine
Numbers Matching 4-Speed M20 Manual Transmission
3.31 Ratio 12 Bolt Rear Axle
Factory Air Conditioning, Rear Defroster
Heavily Documented With Owner History, Original Window Sticker, Original Bill Of Sale, Protect-O-Plate And Warranty Book
Background
The Firebird and Camaro grew more European in nature with their second-generation redesign, but the scooped and spoilered 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was pure American muscle car, and more immodest than ever. With the introduction of the second-generation Firebird, the 1970 Pontiac Trans Am came into its own as a bare-knuckles brawler. Functional spoilers and vents abounded, while super-tough underpinnings and quickened steering gave it corner-hungry handling.
The 1970 Pontiac Trans Am's standard engine, the 345-horsepower Ram Air 400-cid V-8, furnished low-14-second elapsed times at the dragstrip. The Trans Am’s engine breathed through a new rear-facing shaker scoop designed to capture cool ambient air flowing over the hood. A four-speed transmission with Hurst shifter was standard; the Turbo Hydra-matic automatic was optional. The 1970 Pontiac Trans Am's road manners received much attention. The padded Formula steering wheel directed quick 12.1:1 variable-ratio power steering. Stiffer springs and heavy-duty front and rear sway bars teamed with Polyglas F60X15 tires on Rally II wheels. Standard 10.9-inch power front disc brakes and 9.5-inch rear drums did the stopping.
The 1970 Pontiac Trans Am wore the same impact-absorbing snout as other Firebirds, but Pontiac said its unique front air dam and fender air extractors created 50 pounds of downforce on the nose at expressway speeds. It claimed equal downforce to the tail from a big decklid lip and small spoilers in front of the rear wheels. Inside, complete instrumentation was standard and included a tachometer turned on its side to redline at 12 o'clock, just like in a real race car. Critics were impressed.
Car and Driver called the 1970 Pontiac Trans Am "a hard muscled, lightning-flexed commando of a car, the likes of which doesn't exist anywhere in the world, even for twice the price."
1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Fact Sheet - By The Numbers
VIN # 228870N122912
Trim Tag Info: ST70 22387 N 738019 BDY
TR 228 26 26 PNT
06A WS4
Body Build Date: 06A (1st Week Of Production June, 1970)
Style: 22387 WS4 (Firebird Trans Am)
Trim: 228 (Black Deluxe With Cloth Inserts)
Paint: 26 (Lucerne Blue)
Engine Casting: 9799914 (400ci)
Engine Stamp: 0585920 WS (Ram Air III 4-Speed)
VIN Stamp: 29N122912 (Norwood Factory Mis-Stamp/Anomaly)
Engine Casting Date Code: E 19 0 (May 19, 1970)
Transmission Date Code: P0E25A (May 25, 1970 M20 Wide-Ratio)
VIN Stamp: 20N122912
Rear Axle Stamp Code: COU 0505 G (3.31 Ratio, May 5, 1970)
Cylinder Head Casting Codes: 12 (L74 Ram Air III)
Cylinder Head Casting Date Codes: D220 Left & D280 Right (April 22/28, 1970)
Intake Manifold Casting Code: 9799068 Date Code: L199 (December 19, 1969)
Rochester Quadrajet Carb: 7040273 WC 1270 (Ram Air III 4-Speed, 127th Day 1970)
Alternator: 1100903 55A 0E8 (May 8, 1970)
Wheels/Rims: JW Rally II (Including Spare)
Glass Windshield: AS1 XT (February, 1970)
Glass Rear Window: AS2 LT (March, 1970)
Glass Side Door: AS2 GT Both Sides (April, 1970)
Factory Options Include: Air Conditioning, Deluxe Interior, Front Floor Console, Rear Defroster, Plus Much More
Sold New At Larry Risher Pontiac In Springfield, OH
Original MSRP $5,058.31
Original Owner Was Richard Waugh Of Worthington, OH With Extensive Ownership History In North Carolina
One High Quality Paint Update In The Late 90's Timeframe
Factory Red Oxide Floors Still Visible Below The Undercoating
Absolutely Stunning Color Combination
Just Out Of A Private Collection
One Of Only 1,769 4-Speed Ram Air III Trans Am's Built In 1970
PHS (Pontiac Historical Services) Documentation
Documented Ram Air III 4-Speed Factory Air 1970 Trans Am’s Are Impossible To Find This Nice
Unbelievable Condition And Quality Throughout
Very Unique Opportunity To Own A Piece Of Pontiac Trans Am History
This One Is For The Serious Pontiac Trans Am Enthusiast And Collector
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Additional Pictures Available Upon Request
Terms: Vehicle is sold as is with no warranty express or implied. Miles exempt due to age. $1000 deposit due within 2 business days of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Balance due within 7 days. Payment Options: Cash (In Person), Verifiable Certified/Bank Check, or Bank-To-Bank Transfer. PayPal not accepted. All funds must be free and clear before delivery/release of vehicle. Illinois residents are subject to 7% sales tax (Chicago residents 8.25%) plus applicable license and title fees. Out-Of-State residents are subject to sales tax if there is no Out-Of State Buyer Exemption as determined by the Illinois Department Of Revenue. Please check with us for details. Out-Of State buyers subject to $10 30-Day Drive Away Permit. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. Southwest Corvettes and Classics reserves the right to end the listing early.
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Fri, 08 Aug 2014
General Motors has another spate of recalls to announce. This time they cover 312,280 vehicles worldwide, including 269,041 of in the US, in a total of six campaigns. In 2014, the automaker has recalled 29,079,765 vehicles worldwide, with 25,754,356 of those in the US.
The largest among them covers 215,243 units of the Saturn Vue from 2002-2004 model years worldwide, 202,115 in the US. It's possible for the for the key to be removed even when the ignition isn't in the OFF position. The company knows of two crashes and one injury caused by this problem. Dealers are checking the parts and replacing the ignition cylinder and key set, if necessary.
Next is 72,826 models worldwide (48,059 vehicles in the US) of the 2013 Cadillac ATS four-door sedan, 2013 Buick Encore and 2013 Chevy Trax in Canada. It's possible that the for lap belt pretensioner to retract but not to lock, which could increase occupant movement during a crash. Both front, outboard lap belt pretensioners are being replaced, and a stop-sale is in effect on unsold models until the problem is repaired. There are no known crashes or injuries, though.
Thu, 06 Feb 2014
We'll be honest: the actual cars in Jerry Seinfeld's hit internet series, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, typically take a back seat to the celebrities in the front row. Seinfeld usually throws in a few lines about his classic wheels in the first minute or so, and then moves on to the important business of sprightly conversation and pithy one-liners. It's great.
This time around, with legendary motormouth Howard Stern riding shotgun, the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge that might have been a co-star, gets forgotten about almost completely. Instead, Stern spends a tremendous amount of screen time extolling the virtues of his therapy sessions, attempts to dive into Seinfeld's prowess as a lover and generally makes a nuisance of himself. Pretty much to plan, then.
Scroll below to hear Howard accuse Jerry of acting like Jesus, just before declaring himself the greatest radio personality in the history of the business.
Mon, 07 Nov 2011
General Motors is recalling around 38,000 Pontiac G8 sedans from its 2008 and 2009 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the cars may have a passenger-side airbag flaw that might prevent proper deployment in certain scenarios.
According to NHTSA, the airbag might not adequately protect a fifth percentile woman - that is, a woman around four-foot, 11-inches weighing 108 pounds. The New York Times indicates that the anomaly was found during a crash test conducted by GM's Australian branch, Holden, which was testing the G8's twin (read: Commodore) for head injuries. According to that report, the test in question is specifically tailored to simulate injuries to females, so the results do not apply to men or children.
The issue has been blamed on a seat position sensor that governs airbag deployment rates. NHTSA indicates that when the front passenger seat is moved all the way forward, the faulty sensor may inappropriately trigger a 30-millisecond delay between airbag stages, potentially leading to greater injuries.
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