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Offline 1980MNT/A

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1979 Trans Am - 1 of 1530 - For Sale in Iowa
« on: May 09, 2009, 01:47:30 AM »
Hey Guys,

I came across this Trans Am while checking out my regular car websites:

http://www.duffys.com/inventory/view/8060288/1979-pontiac-trans-am/

I have never seen a 1979 with a 301, or the number "301" on the hood scoop, but it appears to be in good shape by the couple of pictures they have posted.  I have seen a few cars from Duffy's over the years and they are typically very impressive.

Just thought I would pass this one on!

Bill
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Offline solargold

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Re: 1979 Trans Am - 1 of 1530 - For Sale in Iowa
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2009, 02:02:22 PM »
I have seen some 79's with the 301 and it must be at the end of the 79 production and beginning of the 80 models. I have never seen T/A 301 though, only 4.9 Looks like a nice car but a little high on price in my opinion for a small v-8
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Offline jphillips3333

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Re: 1979 Trans Am - 1 of 1530 - For Sale in Iowa
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2009, 03:17:25 PM »
I don't believe "TA 301" was put on the shaker back in the day.  Easy to remove and label correctly if someone wants it though ...
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Offline 81charcoalturbo

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Re: 1979 Trans Am - 1 of 1530 - For Sale in Iowa
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2009, 04:27:30 PM »
It should just say T/A

Offline k_garretson23

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Re: 1979 Trans Am - 1 of 1530 - For Sale in Iowa
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2009, 04:59:28 PM »
It should just say T/A

It shouldnt be there period. 79 301 cars did not get shaker decals.
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Offline ponchonutty

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Re: 1979 Trans Am - 1 of 1530 - For Sale in Iowa
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2009, 09:09:48 PM »
You sure?  I thought they got the T/A 4.9 stickers?  Either way it's a clean looking firebird but don't think I'd want to spend $15k on a 4sp 301 car.
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Re: 1979 Trans Am - 1 of 1530 - For Sale in Iowa
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2009, 10:21:01 AM »
t/a 4.9 shaker decals weren't used until 1980.
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Re: 1979 Trans Am - 1 of 1530 - For Sale in Iowa
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2009, 11:45:01 AM »
duffy's is located here in my town,  they have many old musclecars & other classics.  typically they are a little high on the prices but they do have some nice cars.  lately they have been getting quite a few t/a's.    if anyone is interested i can go look at the car & get more pics or details.   
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lots of other past t/a's