1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM
VIN 2W87Z8L119067
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
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- 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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