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1979 Pontiac Special Edition Y84 Trans Am
(sample photo, Car currently under restoration)
We are proud to present this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition, code Y84 Special Edition Package.
Special Editions where produced in a limited number. Only 9,874 (less then 20% of all the Trans Ams produced) were Special Edition, which puts them in a very desirable category. This Trans Am here is all matching numbers with the factory matching 403 engine and Automatic Turbo 350 transmission. This car comes with the PHS Documentation.
The looks of this car in 1979 marked an era, car and driver magazine was right when they wrote down "It will not pass this way again".
The change on the front fascia after 1978 was more than a re-style, was also performance, it think that the looks is unique, it is known that the new shape along with the front lower spoiler helped to keep this car cooler than previous models. This car looks like a jet , other cars on the road can't compare with the presence of a 1979 Trans Am Special Edition. It emits pure power and muscle.
This is a Black on Black 1979 Pontiac Special Edition Trans Am that was ordered with most of the available options. It was a rust free car that has been recently Frame Off restored during the past several months. A lot of time and money has been put into making this car look better than the day it came off the showroom floor. When you take a look at the photos before you will see that even Pontiac didn't put this much care into the car off the line. All the pictures you will see, will help you understand what I am talking about. This car would be just as comfortable in the showroom as it would be on the open road. Not only will you turn heads on the street, but you will have all of the judges looking your way as well. You want to pull in trophies at the car shows both local and National.... well, this is the car to do it in. I have seen alot of custom cars shine like this, but never a stock car look this good. Just to give you a brief description before I go into detail, this Trans Am has been completely restored (Top to Bottom), Refinished Original 15x7 Snowflakes Wheels, $500 gold refinished dash bezel & $350 refinished gold/red Steering Wheel & Cap, New Converted Air Conditioning, New up to date Stereo System (still has the original look though), and much more.
Exterior:
The paint on this vehicle was done completely from bare metal on up with all new decals. This car started a rust free vehicle and continues to be an outstanding solid car. As you take a look at the photos you will see great care has been taken in restoring this car to it's natural glory. All of the body panels are solid and all of the body lines are in excellent alignment. The doors do not sag and close with the flick of a finger. The trunk and hood opens and closes with no problems. All of the exterior moldings and flares are in outstanding condition with no nicks, no spider-webbing, no dents, and no dings of any kind. The entirety of this car was dismantled during the painting process and great care was taken in making sure every panel and body part was done right and fit back together perfectly. All of the decals are in the correct location, not like many restoration places that put the decals back on carelessly. All of the exterior trim such as windshield moldings shine and fit just like the rest of the Exterior. Talk about flashing back to 1979....this car will do it better than any other you will find. Take a trip back down Memory Lane and never look back.
Interior:
The vehicle's interior is in beautiful condition. The seats are the brand new Deluxe Vinyl along with new foam. There is a new black/gold steering wheel, and refinished gold dash bezel, and NOS gold shifter button on this car. All of the door panels and interior trim is in excellent to showroom condition and is all brand new. The panels are not faded or cracked or scratched and look like they did back in 1979. There has been pretty much all new parts installed throughout the interior of this car. The clock on the dash and all the gauges work just like they did when new. New sending units used for oil and temp. The power window on the drivers and passenger doors work fine window works fine and have been replaced with new. All of the power options like the power windows and power locks work just like they should. The air conditioning was recently Serviced and installed new components and converted over to R134 so that is blows Cold! This interior is something that you can be proud of show off to everyone you meet.
Engine and Mechanical:
This vehicle shifts out great and handles excellent, with one of the best sounding exhaust systems that make all my gear head friends envious. The numbers matching engine in this vehicle runs great. It is equipped with the L80 Olds 403 engine that still runs and accelerates smoothly with no lack of power. Again, no expense has been spared with this car and the engine was rebuilt from the ground up with all new components. This car does not leak or burn any fluids whatsoever. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly and compliments this engine well. The custom exhaust systems greatly improves the power of the Trans Am. Not only does this engine run and sound awesome... take a look at the photos below to see one of the cleanest engines bays you will ever see. This is definitely a turn key restoration with nothing needed by the new owner. This vehicle is sporting a set of brand new Goodyear Eagle GT II tires (255/60 R15), mounted on a set of professionally refinished original 15x7 snowflake wheels. The wheels where stripped, painted, machined, and powder coated clear, to get them back to their original better than factory shine. The clear coat will help them stay like this for a long time to come. This car is also equipped with all of the extra options like Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Locks, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Rear Defogger and more.
In a nutshell you will get one of only 9,874 1979 Special Editions produced, this cars will be worth a fortune soon, remember
that is a true Y84 Trans Am that has just undergone and complete and total frame off restoration.
Click Here for a slideshow of the Restoration Process.
Restoration was performed by Restore-A-Muscle Car
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