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US 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Gold Special Edition 15. 28 Actual Mile Firebird Trans Am Y88 Gold SE W72 400 V8 4 Speed WS6 PS PB AC Year: 1978 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Gold Mileage: 15628 Transmission type: 4 Speed Manual Engine: 400 V8 Interior color: Brown Vehicle Info SUMMARY15. 28 actual mile Gold Special Edition Trans Am that's been cosmetically restoredOriginal 400 cubic inch W72 V8Original Borg Warner T10 4-speed manual transmissionCorrect velour interior that's been restored using NOS componentsOur sale includes an original build sheet. an original Dealer Invoice. an original window sticker and PHS documentationWas once part of the Milt Robson collectionCorrect optional Delco Air climate controlCorrect power steering / Correct power front disc and rear drum brakesCorrect WS6 suspensionCorrect 15-inch 'snowflake' wheelsJust as we predicted. 1977-'81 Pontiac Trans Ams have become some the hottest collector cars on the planet! If you grew up in the mid to late '70s. very little of the metal offered by the big three had any appeal. except for the Trans Am. You either had one. your buddy had one. your uncle had one or you wanted one. And now. the generation that loves these cars is starting to move in to the collector car hobby in full force. That means TODAY is the day to grab a correct. low mileage F2 to show and enjoy. And this fully documented Gold Special Edition. a 15. 28-mile head turner that was formerly a part of the Milt Robson collection. combines enduring Pontiac performance with all-American style!BODYWORK/TRIMAssembled at GM-Norwood. this halcyon Trans Am was sold through Wallace Motor Company of Salisbury. North Carolina. It's glossy Solar Gold glow is the product of a recent cosmetic restoration that was anchored to all-original sheetmetal. Correct Gold Special Edition full outlining stripes trace a Gold Special Edition hood decal to complete the car's transformation from regular 'bird to full-tilt 'Screamin' chicken'. And today. this coupe looks just as good as you'd expect any show worthy F-body to look. featuring classic lines and sizzling aesthetics that are some of the most iconic automotive brandings in history!ENGINEUnder this coupe's long hood you'll find an original Pontiac V8 that wears a correct "WC" assembly stamp opposite a matching partial VIN and correct 481988XX casting number. 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 W72. punching in at an even 400 cubic inches. combined the largest muscle car engine you could buy with Pontiac's proven 6X heads to produce higher compression and provide enough low end grunt to create one of the fastest pony cars on the market. At the top of the mill. a big 4-barrel carburetor rides under a familiar shaker scoop. Below that carb. GM Corporate Blue coats the entire block. excepting cast iron exhaust manifolds and flash-chromed valve covers. The car's clean engine bay and hood are covered in a nice coat of GM Satin Black. And all the hard parts around the motor. from the vintage brake booster to the Delco Air climate control. appear to be factory-spec. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONAt the bottom of this solid gold F-body. a clean undercarriage tells a long story of excellent maintenance and carefully chosen road time. The car's original floorpans seat vintage Solar pigment over a straight. Satin Black frame. Behind the motor. an original Borg Warner 4-speed. which hangs a matching partial VIN over a May 24th. 1978 build plate. sends power to a correct 10-bolt rear end. At the ends of the car. a rebuilt WS6 suspension. which includes power steering. thicker sway bars. better shocks and stiffer springs. combines with power front disc and rear drum brakes to provide quick stops and great handling. At the corners of the car. power meets the pavement via familiar Pontiac 'snowflakes'. which spin 225/70R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As around correct gold paint and 'gold bird' center caps. And there's a fresh true-dual exhaust system that employs an H-shaped crossover. throaty Flowmaster mufflers and polished side-splitter tips. INTERIOROpen the car's massive doors and you'll find an NOS Camel Tan interior that's centered in virtual miles of Special Edition trim. Original seats are comfortably firm and. carrying correct velour hides. look like they should be in a much more modern. much more expensive offering. In front of those seats. an engine turned instrument panel hangs crystal clear Rally Gauges above factory climate control and an optional Delco-GM stereo. Beneath that dash. a Camel Tan console anchors a large storage bin behind a chrome Hurst shifter. Below that console. tan carpet. which has been carefully protected by Trans Am-branded floor mats. displays no serious fading or unraveling. At the sides of that carpet. Camel Tan door panels feature pristine stainless trim and bright chrome handles. In front of the driver. a gold Formula steering wheel spins around a correct fixed column. And behind the cockpit. a clean trunk centers a Space Saver spare tire under original decklid decals and a functional courtesy lamp. HISTORICAL INFORMATIONThe sale of this vintage Firebird includes both an original build sheet and an original window sticker. The following breakdown combines the optional equipment listed on that build sheet with prices listed on that window sticker. TGA: Tinted windshield that's equipped with an antennaA01: Tinted glass ($59)A90: Remote decklid release ($21)BS1: Additional acoustic insulation ($29)B37: Front and rear floor mats ($23)B77: Black windshield moldingB82: Body emblem deleteB89: Black backlite moldingB97: Rear wheel spoilersCC1: Hatch roofC60: Air conditioning ($518)D35: Dual sport mirrorsD55: Floor consoleD80: Rear decklid spoilerD92: Door handle tape stripesG80: Posi-traction rear endJL1: Pedal trimJL2: Power disc brakesK15: Fuel returnL78: 400 cubic inch V8 that's complete with a 4-barrel carburetor ($75)M21: 4-speed close-ratio transmission that's complete with a Hurst shifterNK3: Formula steering wheelN65: Space Saver spare tireQGR: 2. 25x15 white letter tiresUM2: AM/FM stereo that's complete with an 8-track player ($341)UN9: Radio suppression packageU25: Luggage compartment lampU27: Glove box lampU29: Courtesy lampU76: Windshield antennaT93: Blacked-out tail lampsWS4: Trans AmWS6: Trans Am Mark IV ($76)WW7: Screaming Chicken hood decalWW8: Rally gaugesWX3: Ram air Shaker HoodW72: Performance PackageYR1: Custom front seatYS1: Custom rear seatYT1: Custom door and quarter panelsYJ8: Cast aluminum wheels55P: Gold cast aluminum wheelsY88: Gold Special Edition ($1. 61)Y90: Custom trim ($134)Y92: Lamp Group ($18)62B: Carmel [sic] Tan cloth trim62X: Camel Tan mix50L: Solar Gold paintFBD: Trans Am Sport CoupeXXX: Customer orderOUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATIONThe aforementioned build sheetAn original Dealer InvoiceThe aforementioned window stickerAn original Owner's ManualOriginal warranty and accessory paperworkPontiac Historic Services paperworkNOW is the time to buy a correct. low mileage Trans Am to show and enjoy for years to come. And here's a guarantee: if you don't. someone else will and you'll be chasing a value curve that's heading straight up for the next 20 years. This is the kind of car that you can take to the cruise-in on a hot Saturday night and drive to work on a sunny Monday morning. If you're in the market for a pedigreed Pontiac that's the quintessential late '70s American muscle car. here it is. Grab it fast and thank us in ten years as you watch its value climb! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)596-5211. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. 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