This 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car is said to be original and have only 31,010 miles since new. Pontiac built 5,700 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car replicas in 1980 with special paint and decals and the oyster hobnail interior. The door panels had embroidered firebird insignias. This 1980 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car replica is located in Orange City, Florida and is listed here on eBay with 5 days remaining in the auction. The car is listed for a $25,000 Buy It Now Price but also available for bids. After 37 bids, the auction has reached a high of $20,100 and is closing in on the Buy It Now Price.
Pontiac canceled the 400 cubic inch V8 engine after 1979 but the company was still trying to produce performance cars. In 1980, Pontiac introduced a turbocharged Trans Am using their 301 cubic inch V8 engine. Performance was not as good and sales dropped but Pontiac still produced one of the best handling cars on the market. The turbocharged V8 engine was designated LU8 and was available only in the 1980-1981 Firebird Trans Am and Formula. The turbo 301 cubic inch V8 engine (4.9 liter) was rated at 210 horsepower in 1980 and 200 horsepower in 1981. The LU8 was equipped with a Garrett TB305 turbo and a Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor. While the horsepower and and torque figures on paper were comparable to prior years, the road tests showed the car was much slower with a quarter mile time in the 16 second range.
This car looks to be in great shape and is highly optioned including tilt steering, air conditioning, power locks, power windows and rear defrost. This car looks stock except for the floor mats and after market radio. The headliner looks like the glue is giving up but otherwise, everything looks to be in great condition. I owned a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car that was modified by Joe Rinaldi at TTA Performance in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It was reliable and fun to drive.
All turbo 301 cubic inch V8 engines were backed by a GM Turbo 350 automatic transmission and a 3.08 rear gear. All Pace Cars were equipped with the WS6 Performance Handling Package which included 4 wheel disc brakes, bigger sway bars, 15×8 wheels and improved power steering turning ratios. The seller states that this car was recently tuned up and that all the accessories work.
looks like a camaro shift knob
How do I get a hold of buyer of this 1980 Indy pace car? Or how do I place a bid?
Johnny67 – the link to the ebay auction is right in front of your eyes
I know Bob and I thank you. I’ve never done bidding before. My concern is bidding on the car first before I see it.
First time this this guy
“This listing was ended by the seller on Mon, Dec 9 at 10:37 AM because the item is no longer available.”
Johhny, did you finally figure out how to contact the EBay seller and bought it?
He has all email or contact options turned off. We were chatting here and I told him what I wanted to do but it out right.
All he says is to go on eBay. That doesn’t help me. He won’t help me help him. I can’t figure it out. Now all his posts and Fb stuff is down.
I’ll keep my thoughts to myself
This is the weirdest comment section I have ever experienced here on BF.
Johnny thought that Claudio was selling it because he responded to Johnny’s question, and I posted a link directly to the EBay ad so that Johnny could see it and buy the car.
Now, all of those posts have been removed.
Strange stuff.
Well he was first on FB with car. Then pulled out there. I want to see the darn car. He’s hard to narrow down to do this. He doesn’t allow messages being send to him. Can’t get a hold of the car.
I’ll probably slid on this. I don’t want to get burned. I’m willing to buy it directly for his price. Again he won’t comply to a meet with car.
Like I say this is my first time.
IDK guys
Thanks
Sorry it turned out that way.
I’ve been down that road before, best to put it out of your mind and keep looking. Another one will show up soon enough.
Now all his posts are gone. Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Amen!
Help me here since he’s not responding.
He set it back to buy now. So if I want to see this car first ask questions before I make a decision. How do I do this if the only contact I have is buying the car and not even seeing or driving it.
What do you suggest sir?
I don’t think there is much that can be done, since the seller is not answering any questions.
It seems underpriced for what it is, so it might be a scam.
Best to look elsewhere, in my opinion. I definitely would not buy it sight unseen.
Agree man! God love yah brother
Claudio,
You have my number your FB is now blocked. If you so interested to get your name and car out there why so shy setting up a time to review car and possibly get it sold.
Right back at yah.
Good luck with your search – those are really nice cars.
Claudio why do you play such games? this as about Indy pace a scam? You keep disappearing when people want to purchase your Indy pace. Then you then mess with price then reset.
I don’t think you have the car. Please stop messing with the public people that care
Thanks
Take care