1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM

VIN 2W87Z8L119067

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What’s special about this listing

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – 400 V8 | Red on Black | 78k Miles | Clean Title Numbers Matching 400/220 HP W72 V-8 engine

Exterior:
Finished in factory Mayan Red (Code 75), this Trans Am sports the legendary Trans Am hood decal, front and rear spoilers, and a functional Shaker hood scoop with bold “T/A 6.6” lettering. It sits on classic 15” gold-finished snowflake wheels wrapped in 245/50 Mastercraft Avenger G/T tires. Braking is handled by front disc and rear drum brakes.

Interior:
The cabin is trimmed in black velour, including the front bucket seats and rear bench, with matching door panels and a full-length center console. The dash features a striking engine-turned fascia. Additional features include a three-spoke steering wheel, push-button AM radio, and a heater.

The gauge cluster includes a:

100-mph speedometer

6,000-rpm tachometer with integrated analog clock

Oil pressure and coolant temperature gauge

Separate fuel level gauge and voltmeter

Engine & Drivetrain:
Under the hood, you’ll find the original 400ci V8 factory-equipped with a four-barrel carburetor, producing 220 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via the three-speed automatic transmission and Safe-T-Track rear end, delivering classic muscle performance.

Additional Notes:
78k miles on the five-digit odometer

Recently acquired by the selling dealer

Classic 2nd-gen styling with timeless performance appeal

Excellent base for a collector, weekend cruiser, or full restoration

Specs

Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators.

Year
1978
Make
Pontiac
Model Family
Firebird
Model Generation
2nd Gen
Model Variant
Trans Am
Model Trim
-
VIN
2W87Z8L119067
Mileage
78,528 mi
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Engine
400ci V8 (6.6L)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
2 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Red
Color Group (Int)
Black

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