Trans Am sales rose steadily through the 1970s, jumping 70% in 1976 as Pontiac introduced a revised front end and a new Limited Edition (LE) model. This is a regular production Code 19 black Trans Am and not an LE Black and Gold Trans Am which marked Pontiac’s 50th anniversary. This price of this mostly original Trans Am, located in Chehalis, Washington, was recently lowerd from $37,000 to $33,000. The new listing has been up for about two weeks. More details are available here on Craigslist. Thanks to Curvette for sharing this find.

In 1976, Pontiac offered two engine sizes: the 400 cubic inch V8 (standard) and the 455 cubic inch V8 (optional). The car advertised here reportedly has its original engine which is a L78 400 cubic inch V8 (Z code), which produced 185 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Buyers could pair this engine with either an automatic or a 4-speed transmission. The optional L75 455 cubic inch V8 (W code) delivered 200 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque, but was only available with the 4-speed transmission. Most customers opted for the L78 400 engine matched to an automatic transmission.

The car is not highly optioned but it is clean and appears original. It features a base black vinyl interior with normal wear and tear for a 49 year old car. According to the seller, the odometer reads 86,000 miles. The vehicle seems to include air conditioning and tilt steering, though the listing provides limited details. The aftermarket wheels are attractive, and the original wheels are included in the sale. Overall, the car looks well-maintained; the seller claims it is in excellent condition, free of odors or rust.

Of the 46,704 Trans Ams built in 1976, 33,752 had the L78 400 cubic inch V8 with an automatic transmission, 5,424 had the L78 400 cubic inch V8 with the 4-speed, while 7,528 featured the 455 cubic inch V8. The stance of this Trans Am looks really good and the car appears to have its original decals. the black side wall tires are low profile. Do you think this car is worth $33,000?