1979 Pontiac Trans Am on 2040-cars
Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, United States
*View the car running at this YouTube link: http://youtu.be/PVP1dnVRQuQ I purchased this Trans Am out in Littleton, CO in 2007 and have kept it covered or in a garage ever since, it had 65000 miles on it when I bought it. I have babied it and only driven it in nice weather. It is blue(2002 Dodge Electric Blue) with gold phoenix decals, t-tops. Body is in fantastic shape with only a few minor surface rust spots underneath, the body and frame is essentially rust free. This car currently has 70,048 miles on it. Engine and Transmission have been completely rebuilt with less than 1,000 miles on them. Engine is a Pontiac 455 and transmission is a TH400. The interior is all original and in pretty good shape. The car runs great and sounds fantastic! Since I have owned this car I have also had the following work done with receipts for it as well: -Engine rebuilt. - At Aces Auto Engine Supply in Colorado Springs in 2009. -Transmission rebuilt - At Aces Auto Engine Supply in Colorado Springs in 2009. -Gas tank, pulled, cleaned, fuel lines flushed and cleaned. -New Electric Holley Fuel pump. -New upper and lower ball joints. -New sway bar bushings and links. - The rest of this work was done in early 2008. At Performance Auto and Machine in Colorado Springs. -New upper and lower control arm bushings. -New polyurethane body bushings. Also: -The wheels are American Racing Torque Thrust, 16'. -Tires have plenty of tread left on them. -A new set of headers in the box will go with the car (currently has headers that are in great shape, some of the wrapping is coming off though). - Dyno tuned by RPM MotorSports in Garner NC, it has 262.31 Horsepower, 352.48 Torque (this was done a few months ago, I have the dyno sheet). It was originally a black Trans am as indicated by the Cowl Tag: Cowl Tag: 1 79 10B 2FS87L051785 19B 19L 19U A51 CC1 B34115069 VIN: 2W87K9L114837 Imperfections: -Needs windshield wiper motor. It will come with the windshield wipers. -Will eventually need new power window motors. -Weatherstripping around Driver's door and T-Tops may need small amount of adjustment to be perfect. -There are a few minor scratches/chips (pictures included). -Front Passengers seat belt mechanism will need to be replaced. - Face for the radio was lost when I moved a few years ago, I don't remember what kind of radio is in it. - Speedometer and Tachometer are not currently hooked up. - Driver's side window will roll up and down just fine, but only to 3/4 of the full up position, it will need to be re-adjusted on its track. I hate to see it go but I never get a chance to drive it anymore, I have only put 5000 miles on it in the past 6 1/2 years! I have a folder full of receipts from all of the work as well. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I have plenty more pictures, so just let me know if you want to see anything specific. Thanks for looking! Buyer is responsible for shipping and or pickup of the vehicle. I will require a $500 deposit within 48 hours of auction close, and full payment within 7 days. No international buyers please. This vehicle is being sold as is, with no warranties expressed or implied. |
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