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- 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am T-Top
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am T-Top
Lot Number: 213
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am T-Top
A very cool Smokey and the Bandit-era Firebird in Solar Gold with the rarer 403ci V8 and WS6 option Performance Package.
- Sold for: £25,875
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Solar Gold -
REG NUMBER
CUA 106S
SUMMARY
A very cool Smokey and the Bandit-era Firebird in Solar Gold with the rarer 403ci V8 and WS6 option Performance Package.
DESCRIPTION
- 1969 saw the introduction of the Trans Am performance and appearance package as a factory option which included power, handling and suspension upgrades as well as a more exclusive paint job and some styling accoutrements. Named after the American race series, the Trans Am name would continue to feature throughout the car’s lifespan
- This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has been in the UK since May 2015, owned and enjoyed by enthusiast owners
- According to its accompanying original build-sheets, the car was supplied new in California by Grissom Pontiac in Modesto and was well specified as a T-Top roof model (hence detachable tinted glass roof panels) with the 6.6-litre (403ci) V8 engine, Solar Gold paintwork, factory A/C, custom velour trim and the all-important (but rare) Special Performance Package (option code WS6) - developed by Herb Adams as a handling option for the Trans Am, including a larger diameter rear sway bar, tighter ratio steering box, 15x8-inch Snowflake wheels, additional frame bracing, as well as other suspension changes
- This car has a lovely originality, obviously being well-cared for over its 44 years, and is still in excellent condition throughout; pleasingly accompanied by its original Pontiac build-sheets, a host of invoices and its factory jack and spare wheel
- Classic American muscle cars have an indisputable appeal to UK car enthusiasts, with their no-nonsense approach to power and speed, they offer great value, always with a strong enthusiast-following for parts and advice, plus a good dose of that Hollywood movie screen magic in which to indulge
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 213
- Make
- PONTIAC
- Model
- FIREBIRD TRANS AM T-TOP
- Registration Number
- CUA 106S
- MOT Expiry
- 21/03/2023
- Chassis Number
- 2W87K8L169215
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Solar Gold
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Joseph Watts
- Car Specialist
- 07779 082707
- joe@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
107 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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