Trans Am SD-455 -The Last Muscle Car They say

When it comes to muscle cars, Pontiac has one of the richest histories of any automaker. But, between GTOs, Trans Ams, W72s, WS6s and generally racy marques like Bonneville and Grand Prix, it's easy to overlook some of the brand's coolest offerings. In addition to being a fully documented, largely original classic, this exclusive Super Duty is part of a 2-year production run that gave rise to one of Pontiac's most desirable big blocks. In reality, this Trans Am's numbers-matching engine is essentially a competition piece that the factory detuned for the street. And those brazen actions came at a time when pretty much every other automaker had thrown in the towel on anything resembling big displacement or gratuitous horsepower. Is it any wonder why these cars are so coveted? They're rare, rebellious and fun!

That combination of attributes is exactly why classics like this numbers-matching coupe, easily one of the Pontiac's most desirable creations, are well positioned to continue their reign at the top of the collector car market. A factory-correct head turner that's been restored as needed, this top-notch Poncho is 1 of only 943 Super Duties produced for the 1974 model year. And the best part about it? Everything is here, from the car's correct, $2,500 carburetor to its correct, virtually impossible to find distributor. If you're a Firebird enthusiast who's searching for an exclusive F2 that you can literally purchase and take straight to the show, here's your chance to become king of the muscle car hill!

POLISHED AND DETAILED

A clean F-Body that's continuously turned heads for close to 45 years, this first class Firebird is a literal culmination of detailed maintenance and acute restoration. The car's bodywork is solid throughout, with smooth, flat panels that are complemented by better-than-factory alignment. Naturally, those panels wear a correct coat of Admiralty Blue 2-stage, which has been decorated with appropriately awesome Trans Am call-outs. And today, with unique visual sizzle that's as classy as it is aggressive, this top notch Super Duty is a highly desirable example of a major milestone in Pontiac history!

SD-455

The heart of any muscle car is its engine, and this brawny Super Duty motor. The largely hand-built SD-455, which features significantly reinforced components, shares little more than a displacement number with its more common brethren. And this car's familiar Turquoise mill complements a correct 490132 casting number with a correct "Y8" assembly stamp and matching 122691 partial VIN. At the top of the big engine, traditional Trans Am induction funnels fresh wind in to a big Quadrajet carburetor and correct Pontiac intake. That intake sends a high-octane air/fuel mixture in to unique, high-flow cylinder heads that are capped with familiar, stamped steel valve covers. At the back of those covers, a correct points distributor sequences fire through 7mm AC Delco Premium Silicone cables. Spent gases are jettisoned through fully restored exhaust manifolds. A leak-free radiator, servicing pliable hoses under reliable screw clamps and a familiar plastic shroud, controls heat. And finer details include: correct decals, a correct Delco Moraine brake booster, factory air conditioning and a reproduction Delco battery.

CLEAN & CORRECT

At the bottom of this slick, second generation Firebird, solid floorpans shade decades of dry storage and easy living. Behind the mega mill, an original Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed hangs a correct "74 PQ" assembly tag opposite a matching 122691 partial VIN. That gearbox spins power to a tough 10-bolt axle that, according to its "GY" assembly stamp, spins a posi-traction differential around 3.08 gears. Below that stellar drive train, a rebuilt Trans Am suspension, which includes correct power steering, thicker sway bars, better shocks and stiffer springs, combines with standard issue power front disc and rear drum brakes. At the center of the car, a throaty, true-dual exhaust system hangs a transverse muffler in front of polished stainless tips. And everything rolls on a quartet of attractive Rally IIs, which twist 225/70R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As.

PLEASANT SPORTINESS

When it comes to interior décor, Pontiac's '70s team was firing on all eight cylinders. While this coupe's insignia may be considered overkill, and its horsepower rating might seem relatively modest compared to earlier muscle cars, there's no disputing the beauty of its design. Correct buckets are clean and crisp, easily defying the car's age. Those seats are framed in correct Black carpet, correct Black harnesses and Firebird floor mats. Between those mats, a molded console plants a small shifter behind correct Delco AM/FM audio. Above that audio, a warp-free dash frames detailed telemetry and factory air conditioning in a bright, engine-turned instrument panel. In front of the driver, a tilting steering column spins a black Formula wheel. And behind the passengers, a matted trunk hides a full-size spare tire.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Here's a detailed look at this hot Trans Am's VIN and Cowl Tag.

VIN: 2V87X4N122691

* 2: Pontiac
* V: Trans Am
* 87: Sport coupe
* X: 455 cubic inch Super Duty V8
* 4: 1974 model year
* N: Assembled in Norwood, Ohio
* 122691: Production Sequence Number

COWL TAG:

* 74: 1974 model year
* 2FS87: Pontiac (2) Firebird (FS) 2-door coupe (87)
* N: Assembled in Norwood, Ohio
* 113498: Fisher Body unit number
* 596: Black custom Morrokide interior
* A51: Bucket seats
* 29: Admiralty Blue lower body
* 29: Admiralty Blue upper body
* 01B: Assembled during the second (B) week of January (01), 1974
* WS4: Trans Am
* BLK: Black secondary interior color
* 020202: Fisher Body time date code

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VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

* A vintage Owner's Manual
* Vintage factory accessory literature
* Maintenance receipts
* Pontiac Historic Services documentation
* A reproduction Window Sticker

If you're looking for a premium Detroit muscle car that mixes original, numbers-matching performance with striking, factory-correct aesthetics, congratulations, it's your lucky day! Don't miss the chance to take home this incredible Super Duty!

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HIGHLIGHTS

* Authentic Trans Am Super Duty
* 1 of only 943 Trans Am Super Duties produced for the 1974 model year
* Original 455 cubic inch Super Duty V8
* Original Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
* Correct Admiralty Blue paint
* Correct Black interior
* Factory air conditioning
* Power steering
* Power front disc and rear drum brakes
* WS4 Suspension
* Tilt steering column
* Pontiac Historic Services documentation