1978 "Smokey & the Bandit" SE WS6, W72, T-Top Trans Am
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1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 WS6 T-Top Special Edition January 18th, 2023
Originally a Gold Special Edition Y88 with automatic transmission, cruise control and air conditioning with the Pontiac 400 engine and WS6 performance suspension package.
I toyed with restoring this car back to the original Gold Special Edition, but after consulting with folks in the know, everyone suggested that going with the black and gold “Smokey and the Bandit” SE model was the better choice. And that’s what we did. My preference as well.
So up for sale is a 1978 “Smokey and the Bandit” Pontiac Trans Am SE Y88 T-Top car with the WS6 performance package. It is a standard 4-speed with “Hurst” shifter. It does not have cruise control, because it is no longer an automatic and we decided against installing the AC due to the fact it is a T-Top model. Because this Trans Am is a 4-speed now you can also consider it to be a W72 model car.
Somewhere in this cars history a new block was exchanged for original one from the 400 engine, so it is not a numbers matching car. They did however install a better block as the 1978 blocks were problematic. Many other high-end parts were installed for performance like roller rockers etc., as two of the previous owners that I know of were looking for a fast car.
This car has been taken completely apart and fitted with many new original parts. The fellow that did my restoration said that every nut and bolt had been touched, removed or replaced. There was some rust in the floor pans and they have been replaced with new, but trunk and everywhere else on the chassis was rust free. Brand new wiring has been installed from front to back. New carpets, sound deadener and upholstery, new head liner, gold dash bezel and steering wheel spokes to keep with the “Smokey and the Bandit” Special Edition features.
Body, paint and decals were done just last year. The only rust found on the body was at the bottom below the doors…a small 2 inch strip of metal was replaced on both sides, so pretty remarkable for 1978 Trans Am. Paint turned out beautiful as did the Trans Am decals. 5 newly refurbished “Snowflake” wheels were brought in from London, Ontario and 5 brand new 15” by 8” BFG Radial T/As in keeping with the WS6 package. Brand new stereo system including CD player and speakers. Many other photos available for the serious buyer.
The car handles really nice and goes like hell. Very solid, tight, heavy sports car. Turn key!
Presently nearly 117,000 km on the odometer.
This car is considered to be in "Excellent" condition. Also values for this car since October 2022 have skyrocketed and probably will continue to do so. For those of you that are not aware of values, take a look.
https://www.hagerty.ca/apps/valuationtools/1978-Pontiac-Firebird-Trans_Am_Special_Edition
Own the legendary "Smokey & the Bandit".
$125,000.00
- Make: Pontiac
- Model: Trans Am
- Body Type: Coupe (2 door)
- Color: Black
- Year: 1978
- Kilometers: 117000
- Transmission: Manual
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Ad Type: Offering
- For Sale By: Owner
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- No. of Doors: 2
- No. of Seats: 5
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2023-02-01