Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Forum
Trans Am Photos => Trans Am Photos => Topic started by: bruceariley on July 25, 2018, 07:35:38 PM
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Hitman,
I have a 78 Trans AM, second owner. Just rolled over 30K miles. It is black on black, T-tops, 4-speed, etc. I attached the build sheet.
I got the L78 motor and W72 performance package - so does this mean 220HP from the factory?
Also, do you have any idea how many black on black, T-topped, 4 speeds, were built in Van Nuys, CA. Is my ride common, rare, or somewhere in the middle?
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Adding a picture for viewing pleasure, the interior is almost as nice as the exterior, excellent for a 40 year old car.
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According to your build sheet: You have the W72 performance package which means you do have the stock 220 HP motor. You also have the WS6 which is the performance handling package so a bigger sway bar and that is usually accompanied with the 8" rims, which you also have.
As far as rarity: Not really rare, but it is a 4 speed which is always a plus. In 1978 the records for that year are very vague. For what ever reason, 1978 records did not get kept very well.
If it was a "Special Edition" it would have either Y82 or Y84 on the build sheet, but none the less, a very beautiful Trans Am.
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Thanks so much!!! I do not know what the Special Edition has but I am really happy with this one!!! For a 40 year old car she still has some bite left in her. I am hoping for a Midwest Bandit Run in the near future, woulld be a blast to take part it! Again, thanks for your feedback, appreciate all you do for the Trans Am owners around the globe!!!
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NICE !!! :o 8) 8)