1978 Trans Am Rare Macho T/A #199 Turbo 60k original mile Bandit SE Recaro Seats
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Pontiac |
Model: | Trans Am |
Year: | 1978 |
Mileage: | 61,000 |
VIN: | 2W87Z8L179940 |
Engine: | 400 |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Kaysville, Utah, United States |
Extras |
Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1978 Pontiac Trans Am |
1978 Trans Am DKM Macho T/A #199 Turbo One of the Rarest Pontiac Trans Am's Ever Built ** 61,000 ORIGINAL MILES ** **1 of 8 Turbo Macho's built in 1978 ** 1 of 1 with Automatic Trans ** ** Built in September of 1978 -see original docs ** Purchased October 1978 from Mecham Pontiac Dealership in Glendale Arizona by Ken Martindale of Salt Lake City, Utah ** This Trans Am is Ultra Rare ! Each component was a special order from Mecham to create a high top speed Trans Am. She has 2:56 rear gears ** The car was Special Order from day 1 with hardtop and WS4 handling Pkg because she was destined to have everything replaced including suspension, Shocks,wheels, Tires, Exhaust, Seats and stereo system. ** 1 OF 1 Turbo Macho T/A's with automatic trans. ** Loaded DKM Mecham Options; 400 Engine with H.O. Racing Turbo Setup Oil Restore canister and system ** Water Injection for Turbo ** Re-calibrated Automatic Turbo Transmission with Shift Kit ** Performance Re-curved Distributor ** Upgraded Carb to work with Turbo ** Dual exhaust with dual Cats ** Koni Performance Shocks ** H.O. Racing sway Bars and Bushings ** Trunk mounted Battery ** Recaro Racing Seats ** Fosgate Stereo System ** 3 Piece Monique Wheels - I have 3 of the original wheels ** Body also received special metallic paint stripes and Large Hood Bird **This was a very expensive optioned car with high top speed performance in mind.** ** I have the Pontiac 400 engine that was installed in early 1980 with original turbo setup. **Does Not have original matching numbers block.... She has a built 400 engine with 1967 670 Heads and Ram Air 4 cam. I also have a near-new Complete H.O. Racing Turbo Setup from 1978 that was used for less than 1000 miles that will be a perfect replacement for the original setup. I have a lot of the original turbo setup also. ** Headliner is sagging and original Fosgate stereo system is missing. ** I am the 3rd owner since new and know the other owners. The color was changed from Red/Black to Black/Gold when red paint started to fade in 2005 - Dennis Mecham agreed that color change is ok if within DKM color scheme options. He said they changed a few of them when new- just as 1979 Macho #8 which just sold at auction in New York last week. (sold for $40,250 with fees - unrestored) ** Interior is original with original Recaro Seats **RARE BIRD FOR INVESTMENT $36,995 Rob 801-809-1371 Utah |