Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Forum
Classifieds => Ebay Listings => Topic started by: bandit nz on September 08, 2007, 06:18:08 AM
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I sent this guy an email, I dont see any gold anywhere, no gold birds no gold dash, no gold steering wheel spokes.
What are your thoughts
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220148114683
Stu
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I see some really faded stripes around the car, gold bird on the steering wheel, and what looks like gold spokes on the steering wheel, and the most inportant thing, the invoice showing it as a Special Edition.
Maybe he added some pictures?
George 8)
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I have to agree with warbird. I see the gold bird emblem and faded spokes. The phs is the clincher. I would say its real.
The 403 SE are not nearly as rare as the W72, there were like 9,800 made as opposed to 1,107 of the 400 4spd.
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Yep, I can see the faded stripes, the larger SE sail panel birds, the gold grilels up front, the gold bird on the steering wheel, the gold on the dash behind the missing RTS emblem, and of course the PHS documents.
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Well that model constitutes around 8% for the total production in that year. Alot of people would consider that rare I suppose. I can't blame him for listing it that way especially on a no reserve auctiion.
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IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
In his defence, he did politley answer my email message, thanking me for my attention, he also posted the PHS document after I emailed him and told me had done so, since receiving my email.
He gave a good clear and detailed explanation of the car and why it was an SE.
He came across as an OK guy and having good knowledge of SE cars and Trans Ams in general.
Looks like I jumped the gun on this one, sorry team. :P ::)
But I do agree not all that rare, although they are becoming sought after, as we all know.
Cheers
Guys
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Although it is not rare for an SE (403 automatic most common one built), it is rare for a 1979 SE which accounts for only 8% of total production. So, it is rare for a 1979, but not rare (most common) for an SE.
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"Although it is not rare for an SE (403 automatic most common one built), it is rare for a 1979 SE which accounts for only 8% of total production. So, it is rare for a 1979, but not rare (most common) for an SE."
Which was the point I was trying to make. The seller was only using good marketing in the labeling of his car and I wouldn't exactly call him a liar or misleading. I'm new to Trans Am's but have dealt with classic Fords for a long time, I thought they were a serious crowd but y'all are on top of your game too. As a side note today I just bought my first T/A, an anniversary car and since it's the only one I got that makes it rare :) Look forward to getting to know all you guys.
Scott
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As a side note today I just bought my first T/A, an anniversary car and since it's the only one I got that makes it rare :)
Uh-oh! You KNOW what that means! 8)
PICS! We want PICS!
Post some up when you get them! :) :) ;)
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I didn't see the 8" gold snowflakes. Just plain old 7" gold snowflakes. ;)
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Not all Special Editions got WS6, so 7 inch snowflakes would/could be correct.
Also, that's a California car, says so on the invoice.
George 8)
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Either way... It's MINE! Hahahahaha... Buahahahahahaha!
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Either way... It's MINE! Hahahahaha... Buahahahahahaha!
You couldn't wait to announce that, could ya? :D :D
I don't know about your garage but your sig line is getting full! :o ;)
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Hammer......"No soup for you". LMAO
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Hammer......"No soup for you". LMAO
LOL... I love that episode!
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At the risk of re-offending, I don't think you came across as a jerk at all, Hammer! You might not have stated what you meant in the clearest terms, but I took what you wrote the way I'm sure you intended it and I'm sure merc64 did too. ;)
But...to back to the important stuff...
Hey merc64 -- how 'bout some PICS of that new TA... :D ??? :D
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Hammer......"No soup for you". LMAO
LOL... I love that episode!
Ditto!
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Ditto to Rick too!
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To everyone,
Hammer sent me a PM expressing an apology which was very sincere and these days very uncommon. I understood where his original post was coming from and did not take offense. As long as none of you ever try to steal my beer then we should all be fine :)
Hopefully I'll be picking up the car tonight or Saturday morning. Like I stated this is my first T/A after many years of Fords. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as I find things to "fix" and look forward to everyone's help. As soon as the car gets to its new home I'll post the pics in the proper thread.
Scott
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Just don't leave your beer unattended and we won't steal it. The one you have to watch out for anyway is Prettybird81.
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Jeri, Nice score. That car has TONS of potential. Most of it is sun faded damage it looks like. New paint, weatherstripping and some interior and its going to be nice. Underhood would be FUN to detail. Ask me how I know. Nice Find!!!
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Tom... Can I ask you how you know? JK
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Tom... Can I ask you how you know? JK
:D :D That's privileged information... I think only Jeri can ask... ;) :D