1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

VIN: 2W87Z8L110264

$18,975

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1978 Pontiac Firebird  Trans Am
1978 Pontiac Firebird  Trans Am
1978 Pontiac Firebird  Trans Am

Seller details

  • Auction

    Auctions America

  • Location

    Auburn, IN; US

  • Event date

    May 11 - May 13, 2017

  • Lot

    2041

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    2W87Z8L110264

  • Body style

    Hardtop Coupe

  • Odometer

    65315 m

  • Transmission type

    N/R

  • Horsepower

    220

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

400/220hp, 4-speed, snowflake wheels, remote mirror, power steering, power brakes, later pushbutton AM/FM radio, Safe-T-Track, MSD ignition.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Represented as 65,315 original miles. Recently repainted, but there are cracks at the upper rear corners of the doors, on the driver's side fender where a dent was over-filled, and in the driver's quarter just aft of the door. Rear window surround is not properly attached. Wheels look new. Decals and graphics are new. Engine was sprayed in place and the remainder of the engine bay was sprayed black. Incorrect washer bottle. Interior has new carpet and seat upholstery, but the panels are noticeably aged. New exhaust underneath but otherwise unrestored. A superficial but good enough cosmetic restoration.

Market commentary

In the world of screaming chicken Trans Ams, it's typically the low mileage originals that bring money. This is a solid car, but it's been freshened up cosmetically so it appeals more to the driver than the collector, and at this price both parties can be satisfied.