1983 Firebird Trans Am PACE car - rare - Recaro seats - very fast 350 !

DAYTONA PACE CAR 25th Anniversary EDITION - 2 TONE with BUTTON WHEELSIt is staggering but true....NADA values this car between $8090 - $24440 low to high retailThis is a 5 speed and 1 of 520 made. The original engine failed (but is included in this auction) and a 350 engine was put in.The car runs solid and strong. The car has things that need attention but nothing overwhelming. In the meantime you can drive the car and enjoy it.GOOD:Very fast 350 engine (don't know all that has been done to it, ut it's quick)Original engine block/heads with numbers matching come with this auctionInterior is exceptional (carpet is amazing, eadliner is newer, ash/bezels/trim all nice, eats are nice, oor panels like new)Rear hatch sunvisor is present and in super conditionT-top back is buckled in in the rear hatch and in pristine conditionWonderful Recaro seats (this is an upgrade in NADA)T-tops and trim are in near perfect conditionAll glass is goodNo rust found anywhere All tires are at least 75% treadNo leaksAll gauges workHas the factory knee pad for driver's right legBAD:Couple stains on the headlinerA couple cracks on the dash - edge is crackedThe front seats had to have the center area reupholstered and it is not suedeDiscoloration on tops of rear seats from the sunSeat belts are not retractingThere is something that splattered on the hood/fender and it damaged the paint (see pic)The old engine blew oil on the rear bumper and it has faded but is noticeableThe alternator belt squeals for 30 seconds on start upThe valve covers seep a little and you can smell it a tad after drivingDoor glass plastic on exterior has crackingTop plastic piece on door has a crack but I have another good trim piece that goes with car (see pic)1 inch crease on hoodNumerous nics and paint imperfectionsPassenger window stays upA/c is not blowing coldCheck engine is because after engine was replacedA great piece of GM sportscar history. It's just different from other Trans Ams, t's brighter, t stands out, nd you just know there's something different about it. What a great car to show off at a car show or just in your driveway. Anywhere you live you can drive it home.