1978

Super Clean 31k Mile: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac sales of the Trans Am again increased in 1978 to 93,341 units. This Chesterfield Brown 1978 Pontiac Trans Am was sent to us by T.J. and has only 31k miles on the odometer. The car is a super… more»

Modified and Louvered: 1978 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac produced four primary versions of the second generation Firebird from 1970 to 1981. These included the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. This 1978 Pontiac Firebird is located in Corsicana, Texas and is listed for sale for… more»

Brown is Beautiful: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Earlier, we posted a listing of a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am painted in Code 69 Heritage Brown. Pontiac started offering different tones of brown on the Trans Am starting in 1977. I mentioned that my favorite variant of brown… more»

Bargain Priced: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

So what defines a bargain basement price? This 1978 Pontiac is located in Enid Oklahoma and has been stored since 1997. It is in rough shape but the seller is only asking $4,800. The paint is faded, it has… more»

Code 50 Solar Gold: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located for sale in Tamworth, New Hampshire. It is listed for sale here on eBay with a Buy  It Now Price of $9,500 or the option to bid on the auction which expires… more»

25k Mile Survivor: 78 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Pontiac produced four models of the 2nd generation Firebird. They included the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. T.J. found this 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula listed here on Craigslist. It is advertised as a survivor with a 4… more»

Barn Find Y88: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

The original buyer of this car new what to order when they walked into the Pontiac dealer. This is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am with the Y88 special edition package, 4 speed, W72 400 cubic inch engine and WS6… more»

68K Miles and an AM Radio: 1978 Chevrolet El Camino

You know you are getting old when the cars of your youth are becoming the stars of Barn Finds.  This 1978 Chevrolet El Camino in Conquista trim for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Richmond, Indiana, reminds me of a… more»

Z Code 4 Speed: 1978 Firebird Trans Am

Black and gold Trans Ams are the most popular car at the auctions these days with prices exceeding $100,000. T.J. found this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am for sale with an asking price of $32,000. While it appears to not… more»

Four Wheel Drive Camper: 1978 Dodge TransVan

The 1970s were a time when vans became overwhelmingly popular.  The supply of muscle cars dried up, and folks began looking for other vehicles to spend their time and money.  While custom vans with wall-to-wall shag carpeting, airbrushed murals,… more»

Hotter Than Stock: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Mitchell G. found this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am with a Doug Nash 5 speed transmission here on Craigslist. The Trans Am is located in Brooklyn, New York and has several other upgrades. The seller is asking $36,000 and the… more»

32K Mile Barn Find-Dust Included: 1978 MG MGB

A few days ago, I did a write-up for a 1967 Chevelle four-door.  The article was centered around the need for inexpensive classics that are simple to work on for first-time buyers.  The comments left by readers indicate that… more»

Seventies Personal Luxury Pinnacle: 1979 Buick Riviera

When the era of the muscle car ended in the early 1970s, times were tough for car lovers.  Life got even rougher with the fuel crisis and the advent of the dreaded 55 MPH speed limit.  What resulted was… more»

4 Speed Fun: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

There were not many Special Edition (SE) Trans Ams made in 1978. This was the year after Smokey and the Bandit hit the theaters and the Pontiac Trans Am was skyrocketing in popularity. Today, the 1977-1978 Trans Am are… more»

440 V8 Powered: 1978 Dodge Macho Power Wagon

There are just a few terms that get a Dodge truck enthusiast excited when it comes to classic trucks and one of them is Power Wagon. The Dodge Power Wagon was first introduced in 1945 as a 4 wheel… more»

Worn Out But Running: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

Restoring C3 Corvettes is not for the faint of heart. This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car is a special edition but has not been well taken care of. To add to that, the ad on eBay is… more»

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