I remember vividly when the Pontiac Firebird switched to the quad rectangular headlights in 1977, and at 13, I was totally enamored by these cars, especially the Trans Am model. Like most of my young peers, I dreamed of owning one, even though I was still too young to drive. These cars were once very common sightings on the roads, but not anymore, although many enthusiasts around my age still seem to want one. Well-preserved or restored examples are expensive, and most projects aren’t exactly cheap either, with this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am priced at $12,000. This one’s in Gray Court, South Carolina, and can be found here on eBay, with our thanks due to reader Mitchell G. for sending in the tip!
Very little specific information is given about this T/A, but the seller reports that it’s a solid example, which hopefully means that both the sheet metal and platform remain strong. This one appears to have good bones to work with outside, and while a couple of minor panel tweaks may be required, I’m thinking the exterior will need less massaging than many F-Body projects in the marketplace before it’s ready for a fresh coat of paint. A set of Hurst T-Tops will also be awaiting the buyer, in case they want to cut the roof and add glass panels on top.
As it sits, this one’s a roller. Fortunately, the bay appears in good shape and is probably not too far from being capable of housing an engine. Fortunately, one is included, along with an automatic transmission. However, that’s the extent of the details, so it remains a mystery what this combo consists of. There’s also no word on whether or not a shaker is present to fill that hole in the hood.
Most of the interior photos are close-ups, but there are enough of them that we can see it still appears to be in fairly decent shape overall. As a sidenote, we’ve featured some other cars in the past from this seller, Classic Cars of SC, a dealership whose owner is ready to retire. He has mentioned for quite a while that, should you want to own this entire business along with all of the autos, make him an offer he can’t refuse, and it could become yours. But back to the Pontiac- is this 1977 Trans Am one you’d be interested in taking on as a project?
Rough, for the asking price. The seller may be retiring, but it’s not uncommon for businesses specializing in junky cars to be on the market for years. When their prices get to the point where they seem reasonable you know they are getting serious about retiring.
Steve R