What is a rusty, high mileage 1976 Trans Am worth? This car is located in Pearl, Mississippi and is listed here on eBay for a Buy It Now Price of $2,500. The seller states that it is non-running and will need to be towed. Painted in Firethorn Red, the car still retains some of its original paint according to the seller. The car does not have a title but does have some interesting add ons, like the spoilers behind the rear tires.
There were two engines available in 1976 for the Pontiac Trans Am. The 400 cubic inch V8 engine generated 185 horsepower and could be ordered with a 4 speed manual transmission or a 3 speed automatic. The optional engine in 1976 was a 455 cubic inch V8 generating 200 horsepower which was only available with a 4 speed manual transmission. This vehicle has the base 400 cubic inch V8 engine which someone has added chrome valve covers and braided heater hoses. Regardless, the engine is not running and the car needs a battery and fuel tank.
The interior of the car does not have much that can be saved and appears to have some water damage. The car does have tilt steering, deluxe interior seats and power windows. 1976 was a unique year for the Trans Am with a one year only front end and the rounded hood scoop made its last appearance and was nonfunctional from the factory. My older brother had a 1976 Trans Am when he was in high school. The car was slow by today’s standards but sitting in the passenger seat watching the scoop shake made an indelible impression on me. He later opened up the scoop and put a screen over it. I remember watching leaves and pine straw getting sucked up on the screen when he accelerated. His car was immaculate compared to this one!
Trans Am sales continued to increase with over 46,000 units sold in 1976. It was also the 50th anniversary for Pontiac which they celebrated by making a Limited Edition Trans Am in black and gold. Check out some of the pictures of the rusted sections on the rear of this car and let us know if you would be brave enough to tackle this project. The pictures are not that good but there is enough to get a good idea of the condition of this car.
Judging by the gas pipe sticking out of the carburetor, I’d say it doesn’t run either!
I showed this ad to my dog, and asked him what he thinks of this car. his answer was “Ruff”
Why do old Pontiac cars have magnetic bumpers?
To pick up parts as they fall off 😎
Okay okay..lil humor..
i guess in today’s standards a good parts / starter car.
The rust sections shown have repo parts available but what else is lurking around?
As a beater it could pull Rockford’s all day ..😉
Wonder how bad the floor and trunk pans are rusted? These are questions most buyers are interested in knowing.
Oddly, this car has a later model hood bird and sail panel decals. Possible repaint at some point? Also, the factory never placed the Trans Am name on the lower front bumper. Name should be above the right side grill
I do like the rear view mirror option though.
I think Kars for Kids , donation… LOL
Is there $2500 worth of parts here? Remember, there is no title.
Crustier than my exwife lol
“Non-running”? Very surprising indeed.
New titles can be made. A good mechanic can get that car running & driving in a couple of days. They might be willing to let it go for $2000 cash which is a good deal. Here in Los Angeles this car commands $20 grand just as a running driver. Forget about the bad cosmetics. If the car is repainted & rust is eliminated add another $10 grand to the price easy. You must decide though what you want to do with it though. Will you keep it as a fun car for yourself or strictly as a business fix it & flip it. That will determined there’s a rush to paint & fix rust, or if it’s a fun car you can take your sweet time with the cosmetics. This car gets attention & still turns heads in L.A. I know because I own a ’76 like this but it’s White with white interior. A silver one like this was used in the movie the Driver starting Ryan Oneal
https://youtu.be/O0Hcsww2x84
Not a bad price especially if it isn’t rusted in the floors.