Topic: Selling 1978 4sp. W72/WS6, need value opinions

[dtpahrump]

Hey guys, I've decided to sell my 1978 Trans Am(Vin#2W87Z8L134724)..the car is original #'s matching 4spd.,W72/WS6 AC, Ttop car, 3:42 rear, originally Chesterfield Brown with 119,000 miles..I have the build sheet from back seat...car runs very good..as you can see it will need to be stripped to paint...98% rust free with the only rust being near the one Ttop, and 2 silver dollar size spots right behind the doors on both sides...interior was done by an idiot..new carpet, headliner,seat covers and plastics redyed..not correct but clean...car has new brakes, clutch, plugs, wires etc...Now has the 15x8 snowflakes with new 235/70/15 tires...Needs Pass. front spoiler and front center spoiler...will need exhaust ,Tach works, oil pressure gauge works sometimes..pressure has been checked and it runs at 40psi and above, I've owned the car for 14 years and it's been in storage most of that time....any other info you need please let me know...car is in Pahrump, Nv. 55 miles from Vegas...all honest opinions or offers are appreciated...thanks Dave                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

[NWW-79 T/A]

That thing has a lot of potential. Looks like a great project

[dtpahrump]

 ;)I think so too...I was hoping someone would at least tell me what a pile of sh$^# it is....no opinions??? I'm probably limited on the number of people that would buy it because I don't think I would sell to anyone without either a personal or professional inspection of the car....so we shall see....Dave

[72blackbird]

Looks like a nice solid project car- any underhood or under car pics?

[NWW-79 T/A]

If this was a month ago id have offered a grand. But I got my own now lol. Id say its easily worth more than that for the #'s matching powertrain and the year model. Id think 4k-5k would be fair

[joe d]

;)I think so too...I was hoping someone would at least tell me what a pile of sh$^# it is....no opinions??? I'm probably limited on the number of people that would buy it because I don't think I would sell to anyone without either a personal or professional inspection of the car....so we shall see....Dave

okay i admit, "it is a pile of sh&t" i still think you could get maybe $5k but do not know how it runs out ie brakes, front end, engine, tranny

[NWW-79 T/A]

There's no such thing as a pile of $hit T/A

[joe d]

There's no such thing as a pile of $hit T/A

okay, that too

[NWW-79 T/A]

Well... maybe a third gen with the 2.5L OHV..

[joe d]

that too

[dtpahrump]

The brakes were just gone through with new fluid, pads and shoes and work excellent, the PO who is a very good friend of mine had the trans rebuilt just before I bought it and replaced the clutch ...the engine runs really well...you can sure here that it's a 4 barrel when you get on it...but like was mentioned earlier it is a 34 yr. old car so it's not perfect... I was hoping for a little more than 5K, possibly in the $6500 range with the way it is optioned and the originality,  but it is what it is .....thanks for the replies guys...anybody else care to chime in?

[NWW-79 T/A]

The brakes were just gone through with new fluid, pads and shoes and work excellent, the PO who is a very good friend of mine had the trans rebuilt just before I bought it and replaced the clutch ...the engine runs really well...you can sure here that it's a 4 barrel when you get on it...but like was mentioned earlier it is a 34 yr. old car so it's not perfect... I was hoping for a little more than 5K, possibly in the $6500 range with the way it is optioned and the originality,  but it is what it is .....thanks for the replies guys...anybody else care to chime in?

Why not put it up for sale somewhere for that price and see what happens? On here maybe. You never know til you try

[joe d]

would ask $7200 and take offers list the repairs with docs if you have them

[gilbertsta]

Take it to mako for a 400$ paint job add $200 for decals and sell it for 8000-10000$ ----
 like it is 3-5000 in the right market place. I am not really good at the selling things but I thought I would add my 2 cents........  What I like about the car: 4 speed manual, t-tops, rare brown, looks like power everything and it looks like it is completely stock except for wheels. the pictures show an interior that looks pretty good. there is no evidence of rust although the prime indicates that there has been body work done. Bondo? There are not to many detailed pictures here so my thoughts could change when the picture gets bigger. I think in pristine condition you are looking at a $25,000 plus car.....good luck!

[joe d]

Take it to mako for a 400$ paint job add $200 for decals and sell it for 8000-10000$ ----
 like it is 3-5000 in the right market place. I am not really good at the selling things but I thought I would add my 2 cents........  What I like about the car: 4 speed manual, t-tops, rare brown, looks like power everything and it looks like it is completely stock except for wheels. the pictures show an interior that looks pretty good. there is no evidence of rust although the prime indicates that there has been body work done. Bondo? There are not to many detailed pictures here so my thoughts could change when the picture gets bigger. I think in pristine condition you are looking at a $25,000 plus car.....good luck!

good idea, that would help as when part primer, part paint they look worse to the average buyer