Vehicle Description
Up for sale is an extremely rare 1979 Special Edition
(Y84) Trans Am, which was special ordered brand new as a
T-Top delete car. The trim tag and original build sheet
both show "---" where you would normally see CC1, which
is the RPO code for T-Tops. It is rumored that there are
only a few 1979 SE's made with the special order T-top
delete, so that alone makes this car especially rare and
an investment grade vehicle. The market on Special
Edition Trans Ams is absolutely red hot right now and
this example is priced to sell. This SE is also in
excellent driver condition and very correct. This
numbers matching Trans Am is very stock in appearance
and features the very sought after WS6 performance and
handling package with 4 wheel disc brakes and the F41
Sport Suspension. It's a striking color combination and
really brings you back to a time when the Trans Am was
the performance car of an era. This Trans Am has very
good paint and is very solid with great lines. It looks
great, runs awesome, and is fun to drive. This is an
excellent opportunity to own a classic Trans Am that is
ready to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable value. One
could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than
the purchase price in years to come. This Trans Am is
finished in the beautiful and desirable color
combinations of Starlight Black with SE pinstripes over
Camel Tan Hobnail cloth interior. This is arguably the
most desired and appealing color combination available
on these second generation Trans Am's.
Please note that this Trans Am is "numbers matching."
That means that all of codes, dates, and stamping are
original or correct for the car and in correct
chronological order. In terms of value this is a very
important factor and will become more vital in the years
to come as the car gets older. Most importantly the
engine is original to the car. The last six digits of
the VIN, 179053, are stamped on the engine block and
pictured below indicating that this is the original
engine that was installed in the car brand new at the
factory. The full stamping is "29L179053" and "2"
indicates the Pontiac division of GM, the "9" is the
model year, 1979, and the "L" is the plant where the car
was produced, Van Nuys, CA. The transmission is also
numbers matching with the last 6 digits of the VIN
stamped on the main case and pictured below. This Trans
Am rolled off the assembly line during the fourth week
of April, 1979 (04D). All of the trim and paint codes
are also correct for the car. There are some light pits
and two chips in the windshield. We opted not to replace
the windshield as it original. Lower front and rear
quarters, and other areas on the car most prone to rust,
this car is solid. The trunk is complete, solid, and
comes with a space saver spare tire, inflator bottle,
jack, and jack accessories.
This Trans Am has a stamping on the radiator core
support, which is pictured below. The core support shows
a "3 20 79" stamp, or March 20, 1979. This stamping
would be correct and original as it proceeds the car's
build date of the fourth week of April, 1979 (04D). Both
front fenders are also stamped and dated 1979, and
pictured below. As one can imagine, if this Trans Am had
ever sustained even a minor front end collision these
parts would have been repaired or replaced. The original
stampings are great to see intact. Windshield: GA - "G"
denotes April and "A" denotes 1979 meaning the
windshield was made in April of 1979.
Driver: GA - The "G" denotes April and the "A" denotes
1979 meaning the driver's side window was made in April
of 1979.
Passenger: GA - "G" denotes April and "A" denotes 1979
meaning the passenger's side window was made in April of
1979.
Rear: NA - "N" denotes January and "A" denotes 1979
meaning the rear window was made in January of 1979.
Please note that ALL of the glass on this car, even the
windshield, is date coded and original as each piece
predates the car's body build date of this fourth week
of April, 1979 (04D). Original glass is a good
indication that this car has had no major accident
history and never sustained significant damage.
The Camel Hobnail cloth deluxe interior of the Trans Am
looks great and is almost all original. The original
seat covers are in good condition for being 38 years old
and really only show wear on the drivers and passenger
seating area. They show no tears, rips, or stains and
are not some cheap aftermarket covers or reproductions.
The carpet looks great with no major stains, rips, or
holes. The dash is in excellent condition with no
cracks, fading, or sun damage. The original style GM
am/fm radio cassette remains in the car today and most
importantly the dash remains intact and uncut for a
modern stereo system, there is a slight ignition noise
through the speakers. All interior lights and gauges
work as they should even the clock. The original door
panels look great with no cracks or splits, and both
door pulls are solid and intact. The headliner is in
great shape with no holes or stains and is not sagging
at all. The package tray was recently replaced and looks
brand new. Also included with this fine TA are a new set
of Trans Am logo mats which really set off the interior.
This car has not been smoked in; there is no aroma of
cigarettes what so ever. The seat belts operate and
retract properly. This is a very common problem on this
era "F-Body" and a small, but very important, detail
most buyers do not think to check. Firebird interiors
are not known to wear well and the excellent condition
of this original interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care this Trans Am has received throughout
its life.
This Trans Am appears to be in very good mechanical
condition. This is a factory AC car, all of the stock AC
components are still on the car and it is currently
blowing cold. This Trans Am is an exceptional driver
that feels great on the road and at highway speeds. The
brakes are responsive and do not pull. There is no smoke
when starting or driving the car. The factory ordered
WS6 performance and handling package really adds to the
appeal of this Trans Am and how it handles. The 4 wheel
disk brakes was just the beginning of this special
package; also included was larger sway bars, heavy duty
springs, and 15x8 snowflake wheels. Also, the engine is
clean and nicely detailed as one can see from the
photos. The horn works as do all the exterior lights,
wipers, and blower for the heater on all speeds. The
power door locks engage, but as with most from this era
they need a hand. The speedometer, tachometer, odometer,
oil pressure, fuel, and battery gauges all work as they
should. Also included with the car are service records
from the previous owner. This Trans Am has lots of power
and handles great. Not enough can be said as to how much
of a pleasure it is to drive this car.
The market on for the Special Edition Trans Am is very
strong right now and there are no comparable on the
market since this is a special ordered T-Top delete car.
I could not find one that had sold in recent years, you
surely will own a very rare car that can only appreciate
over time. It is a great value and will only appreciate
over time.
$31,000.00
lowered to $25,000.00
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