Code 11 Cameo white was introduced in 1971 and offered in every consecutive year of the second generation Trans Am. This example is a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am located in Granite Falls, Washington. The car has a blue vinyl interior that shows its age. The seller has this car listed here on Craigslist for $19,950. The car is said to run well and is powered by the L80 Oldsmobile 403 cubic inch V8. Starting in 1977, Pontiac offered the Olds engine in the Formula and Trans Am until 1979 for two reasons. For one, this engine could meet the emissions requirements in California and, number two, Pontiac was selling so many cars, it could not produce enough engines to produce more Firebirds and Grand Prixs.
As can be seen, the interior is light blue and the driver seat is torn and damaged. The carpet is stained but it looks like everything is intact. This Trans Am left the factory with air conditioning, tilt steering, deluxe interior and T-Tops as options. The deluxe interior included upgraded seats and door panels. The car sends its power to the rear wheels via a GM Turbo 350 automatic transmission.
Pontiac offered three different engines in the Trans Am in 1977. The base engine was the Pontiac L78 400 V8 which was rated at 180 horsepower and 325 lb ft of torque. As mentioned, the standard engine in California and high altitude locations was the Oldsmobile L80 403 V8which was rated at 185 hp and 320 lb ft of torque. This engine was only available with an automatic transmission. The performance option was the Pontiac W72 400 V8 which was rated at 200 horsepower and 325 lb ft of torque. This engine is could be easily identified because it came with chrome valve covers and 6X heads.
This car is a little rough with rust in the quarter panels and a faded bird. It still looks striking even though the front spoiler is broken off under the front end. The car rides on Pontiac 15×7 Rally II wheels and aftermarket tires. We appreciate Curvette for sending us this listing. So what is your favorite color Trans Am?
The 403 gets a lot of grief compared with the 400, but with an automatic, it made for a fine cruiser. Many wanted that 4 speed 400, but for a cross country queen, the 403 was fine indeed.
i must say the seller is ballsy asking 20k and that seat looks like doberman had a field day with it
Sometimes listing a car as “all original” is not the best way to go.
I had a 1978 Marquette blue Trans Am
4 speed WS6 back in 1978. I bought it from a couple getting a divorce. Like many of us I regret selling it and still wish I had it today.
The reasoning behind what some folks think these mid seventies Trans Am’s are worth completely baffles me. This thing couldn’t be more of an imposter to what was once considered high performance royalty if it tried.
Engine tune notwithstanding, it’s pretty much the same car it was in ’71. I had a ’68 400 ragtop and bought a brand new ’77 Trans Am with this drivetrain. Once it got out of warranty it wasn’t hard to make it pull like the ’68 and come on oldrodder, (I’m 70 myself) you know we punched them all up anyway. I do agree about pricing but then again in ’77 mine was $7200 out the door, good times.