1979 Trans Am 400 4spd on 2040-cars
Genoa, Illinois, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:400
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Pontiac
Model: Trans Am
Trim: 2 door coupe
Options: CD Player
Power Options: Power Windows
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 94,900
Exterior Color: Black
For sale is a 1979 Trans Am - 400 4speed. VIN # 2W87Z9L168572 - Only 2917 of these vehicles were produced in 1979. Low, Low Reserve
T-Tops with original Fisher T-Top bags
L78 6.6 litre 400 4speed V-8 engine
WS6 Special Performance Package
We have the Pontiac Historical Documents for this vehicle.
This car has had a complete rotisserie restoration. We have approx. $40,000.00 in receipts for the restoration. All documentation and receipts will be included in the sale of this vehicle. All body work was done by Getz's Auto Body in Hampshire, Illinois.The receipt for their work alone is $24,179.84. Restoration was completed in early 2001. Since that time the vehicle has been stored in a temperature controlled environment, never taken out in the rain, only driven to local car shows 3-5 times a year.
We do not have the Snowflake wheels for this vehicle or the Bird decal for the hood. All are available from Year One.
This TransAm was my husbands "project" vehicle. He had visions of us retiring and hauling the car with a motorhome from car show to car show. But life happens while your busy making other plans.
Our grandson was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Our son is a Seargant in the Air Force but our daughter in law had to quit her job to care for our grandson and we would like to be able to help them out financially during this time because money is the last thing they need to worry about. Priorities have definitely shifted for us;.
Neither one of us is very auto-tech-savvy but we will do our best to answer any questions you may have or put you in touch with someone who was actually part of the restoration. I will happily take and send any additional photos you would like.
We understand that we will never re-coup our $40,000.00. It was never our intent to. Similar cars (not many out there) are going for $23-29,000.00. We are looking for a quick sell. Many more pictures available including undercarriage and documents. Complete binder of receipts and documents goes with car.
Thanks for looking.
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