The seller of this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am doesn’t provide a whole lot of specific detailed information about his F-Body to consider, but what we do get combined with the photos just might be enough for a potential buyer to decide on whether or not this one’s good project material based on their specific needs. The owner tells us this one’s been a lifelong resident of The Lone Star State, and it’s presently located in Montgomery, Texas. The car can be seen here on eBay, where a buy-it-now price has been set at $9,500, but he’s also open to hearing your thoughts as there’s the option to submit an offer.
This T/A is said to have been parked inside a Texas garage since the mid-eighties, but there’s no reason given as to why this one was taken off the road instead of continuing to provide the owner with spirited transportation, at least by ’77 standards. The 6.6-liter V8 is still running, that is if an external fuel source is attached, but with the long hibernation of nearly four decades it’s probably ready for a thorough going-through. Fortunately, both the engine and automatic transmission are stated to be the original factory components.
The exterior is showing what’s hopefully mostly surface rust, although the driver’s quarter appears to have a bit of actual corrosion behind the tire and possibly some other weak areas. The car is pretty much complete on the outside, with an exception being the underneath section of the front spoiler and the piece behind the driver’s door, but I’m guessing the sheet metal panels may all be useable once the bodywork begins. The seller also tells us the trunk and floors remain solid.
Perhaps the biggest eyesore inside is the driver’s seat, even though both buckets are in need of some new upholstery. It doesn’t appear that much effort has been given to try and clean up the interior, but maybe after some attention, the rear seat and door panels will look OK. It’s also good to see that this one’s got power windows and is equipped with A/C, but this Pontiac seems like a considerable amount of work is going to be required before it’s ready to be a daily driver. Do you think this 1977 Trans Am is decent project material?
Appears to have a column shift AND a console shift. Something is afoot
Mat it is equipped with the very rare dual range 8 speed transmission,6 forwards and 2 reverse…
Now it just needs a formula hood with a shaker scoop cutout to match…(a la Frank Poncherello)
Actually watched couple episodes of Chips this morning
I noticed that column shifter too. Maybe a steering column swap but why!
They all have the mechanism set-up for a column shifter it just comes with a blank collar with no place for the lever. The floor shift has a cable that runs over to the mechanism to work it, but the collar itself still moves. I broke a cable in mine which according to my dealer no one ever does and had to turn the base of the column to get it in and out of gear until my part came in. Mine was this color but with white upholstery and the T/A engine. I’ve been looking for its twin for years.
I think the rotating collar also was part of the ignition key lock. Not sure you had to rotate it to get it into gear, but you definitely had to rotate it to where “Park” was to shut the car off and get your key out of the ignition.
Strange days indeed. How would that even be possible? (And no, I am not suggesting that they are both functional) Again, it would seem that the Barn Find “price point” dream machine has risen up. Oh well, have at it my friend, have at it. Can’t get as much money as you want unless you ask.
The Red Dragon. “I took the restrictor plate off to give the red dragon a little more juice, but keep that on the down low, she’s not exactly street legal.”
Nice job frank the Tank!! We don’t want him coming back now!!
No column or console shift ever produced together its one or the other. Odd to say the least. Looks like the console shift is in neutral. Strange if interested reach out to seller. Car has potential. Good luck to buyer and seller.
Really dude
The dreaded 6.6 litre on hood scoop. 403 olds engine.
What was the HP and 1/4 mile on this? It reminds me of my ’76 before I stupidly modified it all to heck then sold it!
With the 403, (which this car appears to have) the answer is pretty easy, not much and slow. 185 HP, somewhere around 9.7 seconds 0 to 60, the quarter in the mid 16s at around 85 MPH. Not exactly street demon. The SE was pretty as hell though.
Buy it , buy parts and work on it for many years or find a ready to run , buy it , finance it and enjoy it , cause you are not working on it , you have free time …
YOLO