1980 Turbo Trans Am

Third owner of a very well-cared-for collectable car. The 1980 TTA was the last generation of the “Bandit Era” Trans Ams, with an offset scoop. This car is one of about 10,000 made. ALL NUMBERS MATCH in this 99% original car. 19k miles on a full re-build, re-paint that was done in 1997 with the highest quality Sikkens triple-coat paint. Decals and striping all replaced as original. Build sheet and original spare tire, T-Tops with upholstered covers, etc. all included.

In the early 1980’s, there were two types of men: Those that had a Black Trans Am, and those that wanted one. This one was acquired in 1993 and has been treated kindly ever since. Hate to sell it but with life priorities and little spare time, I can’t drive it around as I’d like to.

This car has placed at car shows in the past. Body is straight, all metal, original parts. Factory ordered with the LED Turbo lights deleted and WS6 suspension package, runs about as it did off the showroom floor.

Areas to address in this car: Interior needs touch-ups to panels, one small crack in the dashboard, and some bubbling in the paint around the back wheels in the quarter panels.

Always a head-turner, get stopped all the time with admirers. These cars are getting harder and harder to find with the original paint schemes and original engines, this car has both. This car has been a labor of love – but it’s time to find a new home where it can be your baby as it was mine!

On Aug-27-14 at 08:02:36 PDT, seller added the following information:

1980 Turbo Trans Am

Areas to address in this car: Interior needs touch-ups to panels, one small crack in the dashboard, and some bubbling in the paint around the back wheels in the quarter panels (see pictures). Blows a little smoke on start up (since it was new, Turbo), Will put in Radio of your choice (two post style or single dinn), A/C system in the car but not connected. New distributor, radiator, belts, hoses and fluids. Needs a grill insert (see picture) on passenger side.

On Aug-28-14 at 12:29:21 PDT, seller added the following information:

Note - some small rust spot under the driver/side door.
Radio - we can put one in, currently not working

On Aug-28-14 at 12:33:15 PDT, seller added the following information:

To be fair, 95% original... interior panels were replaced and repainted, OEM parts.

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