![]() All the striping from the Black Special Editions was there on the Gold Edition in a darker shape of gold. Originally this new Special Edition replaced the Black Special Editions of 1977 but paint matching problems caused Pontiac to bring the Black SE back. ![]() Trans Am's (except Black Special Editions) got new letterring all around and a new hood bird was designed for exclusive use on Solar Gold Trans Ams, including the new Y88 Gold Special Edition. ![]() A reproduction window sticker, a build sheet, removed parts, and service records are included in the sale.Firebird appeared mostly unchanged for 1978 with minor updates including new graphics for Trans Am and a redesigned custom interior. A Pypes exhaust system was installed during the refurbishment.Ī dealer invoice is included in the sale lists initial delivery to Wood Pontiac of Santa Rosa, California, along with factory equipment and an MSRP of $9,387. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential. The camshaft, carburetor, connecting rods, lifters, oil pump, water pump, and ignition components were replaced and the rotating assembly is said to have been balanced during the rebuild. The 403ci V8 was rebuilt in 2018 and was factory rated at 185 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. The Formula steering wheel fronts a machine-turned dashboard fascia housing a 100-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and supplementary gauges. Amenities include an AM/FM radio, power windows, a rear defroster, and air conditioning. The front bucket seats and split rear seats are trimmed in Camel Tan cloth, and color-coordinated trim extends to the center console and door panels. The vehicle was optioned with the WS6 Special Performance Package, which included power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, a quick-ratio power steering box, and a larger sway bar. Snowflake-style 15″ alloy wheels with gold-finished recesses and machined faces are mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. Photos of the refinishing process are provided in the gallery. ![]() Additional details include a front spoiler, removable t-top roof panels, a rear spoiler, and painted mirror caps. The car was factory-finished in Solar Gold and was stripped and refinished in Atlantis Blue with Firebird graphics on the shaker hood during the aforementioned refurbishment. This Firebird Trans Am is now offered by the selling dealer with a reproduction window sticker, a build sheet, service records, spare parts, and a clean Ohio title. Additional equipment includes a three-speed automatic transmission, a Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential, and the WS6 Special Performance Package as well as removable t-top roof panels, a shaker hood, 15″ snowflake alloy wheels, power steering, air conditioning, power windows, and an AM/FM radio. Refurbishment work included refinishing the car in Atlantis Blue, re-trimming the cabin in the factory shade of Camel Tan cloth, and rebuilding the 403ci V8. This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was refurbished between 20 in Florida after reported long-term history in California, and it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2022. ![]()
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