This listing of a 4 speed 1976 Pontiac Trans Am presents a classic that stands out instantly based on the color combination. Showing an odometer reading of just 70,000 miles, this rust-free Trans Am is presented in Carousel Red (Paint Code 78), a classic Pontiac shade more commonly associated with the legendary 1969 GTO Judge and often referred to colloquially as “Hugger Orange.” Beyond its vibrant finish, which the seller rates as a highly impressive 9 out of 10, the vehicle boasts a remarkably long list of factory options. These convenience features include power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks, tilt steering, factory air conditioning, and correct honeycomb wheels. Highly preserved and road-ready, this vehicle presents an incredibly honest foundation for an investment-grade cruiser. The Trans Am is listed here on Craigslist for $39,900. Thanks Tony Primo for finding this beautiful example of a mid 1970’s Trans Am.
Under the hood, this Trans Am is powered by the standard, numbers-matching 400 cubic-inch (6.6L) L78 V8. Paired with a sought-after four-speed manual transmission, this powertrain delivers 185 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque in stock form. The optional engine for 1976 was the L75 455 cubic-inch (7.5L) V8. Serving as the final year for the legendary 455 block, this engine produced 200 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. It was mated strictly to a four-speed manual transmission, with only 7,528 produced. There were actually fewer 400 cid powered 4 speed Trans Ams built in 1976 (5,424) than 455 cid powered Trans Ams.
This car looks well optioned with power windows, tilt steering, power locks, air conditioning and deluxe cloth interior. Pontiac offered a wide range of exterior paint schemes consisting of Cameo White, Sterling Silver, Starlight Black, Firethorn Red, Goldenrod Yellow, and the exceptionally bright Carousel Red. Inside, the cabin could be configured in standard vinyl or deluxe cloth and vinyl trim. Buyers selected from an array of era-specific colors including Black, Buckskin, Blue, Firethorn Red, or the eye-catching two-tone Black/White and Blue/White deluxe configurations, all surrounding Pontiac’s iconic engine-turned aluminum dashboard cluster.
This car rides on the optional 15×7 honeycomb rims. I am not sure you could get them from the factory in gold except on the 50th anniversary cars but they look good on this car. The year 1976 stood as a historic milestone for Pontiac, marking both the division’s golden anniversary and the year the second-generation Firebird platform truly solidified its grip on American car culture. While rival automakers abandoned performance badges in the face of suffocating federal restrictions, Pontiac leaned heavily into aggressive styling and robust engineering. For this highly optioned, numbers-matching 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, do you think it is overpriced?
Underside photos would be helpful, I don’t care for the velour-ish upholstery that’s common for the era, but everything else ticks the right boxes for me. I’d hope I could pay about $35k.
As of this writing, 7/20/26, at 7:38 Am EST in the US, this is the 5th Firebird/Trans Am on the front page. There are other cars out there.
Agreed. Why so many lately? I guess just coincidence. But some of the prices are outrageous. This is a very very nice 76. That’s it though. Very nice. Not 35k+ nice. 25k? Certainly. But TBH it’s not the type of trans am to go bonkers over.
There’s now a 6th one on top of this car.
I’ve definitely seen enough Trans Ams lately to last me for a very long time..
Red T/As make a strong argument for foolish financial decisions. This one checks a lot of boxes.
Good looking T/A!! Nice that it has 3 pedals also!!
More Trans Ams and z28’s the better. Especially the 4 speeds
John
The more Trans Am’s and z28’s the better. Especially the four speeds.
John
this is a much better buy than the blue 1 in today’s listings. a bit more money but a better quality car.
why are they all in Fla