“79”Trans Am 403TheSeventies almost wrote off horse power in sport cars because of the federalregulations and two oil embargos, but even as the muscle era dispersed into avast sea of personal luxury coupes and compact commuters, performance lived onat Pontiac. By mid-decade, it had become apparent that the Trans Am was thesole survivor. Even in the brief period sandwiched between the demise of theSuper Duty after 1974 and Burt Reynolds's silver-screen endorsement of thetop-tier Firebird, sales of the Trans Am were on the rise; after the world metthe Bandit, they exploded. The trend continued for 1979, when the second-generationFirebird concurrently received its last facelift and spent its last year withavailable 6.6-liter power.Today,the '79 Trans Am models, have become prized among collectors for theircombination of styling, power and affordability, which is bolstered by ahealthy aftermarket parts supply that keeps them prowling the pavement. TheEngine:Thisengine is the 403-cu.in. V-8 (RPO L80), which had also already seen use inCalifornia-bound Trans Ams (and some Formulas) since the 1977 model year andautomatic. It features 4.351 3.385-inch bore and stroke, "4A"cast-iron heads with 2.00/1.55-inch intake/exhaust valves, hydraulic liftersand Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, the 7.9:1 compression enginewith rating of 185hp and 315-lbs ft of torque.TransAms came equipped with standard 403-cu in rated for 185hp. It was anincredible bang for the buck in its day which further solidified whencontemporary road tests revealed that the Pontiac fell just few ticks shortof the Corvette in acceleration, and actually outperformed the 'Vette inbraking by 19 feet. TheCar: This car has been well cared for and loved all its life witha clean interior and strong pulling engine. Clean Car Fax and pleasure drivenonly showing 69,788 miles.Car comes with original owner’s manual, set of keys and carcover. It’s car that drives incredibly well, starts right up and puts smileon your face every time you drive it and head turner with its like new paintand blemish free body. Car also has modern retro radio.I would love to keep this car but have other sport cars andneed the room and would like to find good home for it. Good luck with thebidding!
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