134034 / 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

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This low mileage 1978 Trans Am is the exact car we get calls about on a regular basis here at RK Motors Charlotte. Not only does it have an interesting mix of options and an outstanding presence, it also features an aesthetically correct appearance and sells at a level that's perfect for the first time buyer!

Purchased from Tessier Pontiac-GMC in Southgate, Michigan on July 7th, 1978, this refreshing blue Trans Am sported a mere 39 miles when it fell into the hands of its 19 year old original owner. Ironically named Buyers, that owner had the car titled in his mother's name for the purpose of obtaining an auto loan, despite the dealership's documentation reporting him as the original customer. And apparently the car was bought more for fun than anything else as it racked up roughly 5K miles annually until 1985, when it almost stopped logging miles altogether. Today, a correct coat of Martinique Blue covers every one of the car's panels. And that bright pigment is set off by a traditional array of 'red bird' Trans Am ornamentation and a black and blue screaming chicken hood decal.

Pop this Trans Am's bright blue hood and you'll find a stout 400 cubic inch Pontiac V8 that tops out at an even 180 horsepower. That's an impressive number given the high restrictions and low technology of this car's era. Thanks to government mandated emissions standards, performance had almost been legislated out of existence; and that left the Trans Am suffering a bit of an identity crisis. This bird's "YA" stamped L78 combined the largest muscle car engine you could buy with newfound handling prowess to create one of the fastest pony cars on the market.

Behind that engine, a correct GM Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed sends power to a familiar GM 10 bolt rear end that's fitted with mild 2.56 gears. Below that stellar powertrain a correct WS4 Trans Am suspension, which includes factory power steering, thicker sway bars, better shocks and stiffer springs, combines with standard issue power front disc and rear drum brakes to provide quick stops and great handling. And at the corners of the car, restored aluminum snow flake wheels spin classic gold paint between 'red bird' center caps and modern 225/70 BF Goodrich Radial T/As.

Open this bird's massive doors and you'll find a standard black interior that feels like the perfect place to see miles of country blacktop. The car's bucket seats are comfortably firm and have probably been re-covered at some point. In front of the driver, a correct tilt steering column spins a Formula steering wheel around an engine turned dash, clear Rally Gauges and a retrofitted radio delete. And behind the passengers, a factory fresh trunk sandwiches a correct Space Saver tire between a thick mat and a correct decklid decal.

Take this Trans Am to shows or drive it to work when the weather is nice. Either way, you'll get to watch its value climb consistently! Call, click or visit http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com for more information.