1978 Pontiac Trans Am Solar Gold on 2040-cars
Bakersfield, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:403
Fuel Type:Gas
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Pontiac
Model: Trans Am
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Solar Gold
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: rear wheel
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 500
Exterior Color: Gold
Interior Color: Carmel
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8
This is a 1978 Solar Gold rebuilt to original specs. This is an original Solar Gold only 880 built in 1978. I have owned it for three years, have the original build sheet and have done all of the following to update the car. Too Many toys and must thin out them and me...
Mechanical:
* Professionally Rebuilt motor - 500 miles * New Alumium Radiator * New Brakes * New Carbuerator * New A/C Unit & hoses *New intake manifold * Rebuilt transmission * New Catalitic Converter * new exhaust pipes * Flowmaster mufflers * Sway Arm bushings * Fan Clutch * Exhaust manifold...etc
Exterior:
* New Paint Original Solar Gold - Van Nuys Color (different from Ohio color) * New Tires * All new weatherstripping around the Factory Gold tinted T-Tops and Doors * New Decals
Interior:
*New Dashpad * Replaced non-working Instrument cluster * New Headliner * New Door Panels * New Carpet * New Seats * New Package Shelf *New CD Stereo & Speakers * New Seatbelts - Lap Belts for front seats
This car is a trophy winner at nearly every show it goes to even the Pontiacs Only in Madera. I have a photo album and a cover to go along with the car. This car gets lots of head turns, thumbs up and comments. It is not a frame off or rotissery restoration but this is a car that has been redone with care and is driven to shows all over California...that also means there are a few dings and paint chips from driving. Nothing that would stop you from voting it 1st place in category. Items that I would update include: Temp Guage does not work, Passenger side window motor is slow; rear window trim needs additional clips and chrome to be updated.
Wish I could keep it but alas I can not. Email any questions I am happy to answer questions, except the "whats your reserve??" It is set well below what I have observed similar Special Editions sell for. No BS bidders please this is hard enough to part with.
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