Because it was produced for only one year, he Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE Gold Edition Y88 of 1978 is today considered a prime ‘70s-era collector Trans Am. One of the rarest versions of the second-generation Trans Am, he Gold Edition combined all the most popular features offered in 1978, ost notably the 6.6L engine,Auto transmission, adial Tuned Suspension and the WS6 Performance Package, hich added a larger sway bar, uick-ratio steering box and special aluminum wheels with larger GR70-15 radial tires. The Gold Edition’s one-year-only exclusivity was also a feature of its unique appearance that incorporated Anniversary Solar Gold paint complemented with matching painted headlight opening trim, ainted “Snowflake” wheels and contrasting pinstriping. Easily identified by its Y88 production code on the Trim Tag, t incorporates power steering and brakes, actory air conditioning, lass T-Top roof panels, inted windshield and an AM/FM radio. It is well documented with the original build sheet, HS documentation stating it wasfrom Overton Cadillac-Pontiac Company in Mc Henry, L, howing its original MSRP of $7609.19 This combination of rarity, actory equipment, nd documented provenance make this one of the most desirable Trans Ams in the model’s history.HIGHLIGHTS
- Documented with the original build sheet, lsofrom P.H.S
- Y88 Gold Special Edition- Build date 2/18/78- L78 6.6L V-8 engine- Safe-t-track 3.23 Posi
- Factory Auto Trans
- WS6 performance package
- Factory air conditioning
- Power steering and brakes
- Radial Tuned Suspension
- Gold Snowflake wheels 15x8
- Glass Fisher T-Tops
- Anniversary Solar Gold
- The interior Camel Tan velour material
- The original MSRP was $7,609.19
- PHS documentation
- Sold new at Overton Cadillac-Pontiac Motor Company in Mc Henry, L 60050
This Trans am needs a Total Restoration. Theengine in not the original, ts from a (73 Firebird, F code) I have new floor pans as it has rust on both side justtowardsthe front. I can send more photos of rust areas. The radio works, ipers work, oom light works and door buzzer work, eadlights work, urn signal work,
1978 Trans Am SE Y88, Gold Needs Restoration.
For sale: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Technical specifications
- Condition:
- Used
- Item location:
- Lake Stevens, Washington, United States
- Make:
- Pontiac
- Model:
- Trans Am
- Type:
- Coupe
- Trim:
- Y88
- Year:
- 1978
- Mileage:
- 481,720
- VIN:
- 2W87Z8N14752
- Color:
- Gold
- Engine size:
- 400
- Number of cylinders:
- 8
- Power options:
- Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
- Fuel:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Drive type:
- RWD
- Interior color:
- Tan
- Options:
- Cassette Player, Sunroof
- Vehicle Title:
- Clear
- Contact the seller / ! Report
Description
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