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1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition W72

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Listed byWesfalk41
Chesapeake, Virginia 2332056,000 milesManual
SoldJan 26, 2026
Sold for$84,000

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Summary
This black-over-black Special Edition Trans Am underwent a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment, featuring a rebuilt 400ci W72 V8, four-speed manual transmission, and Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential. It comes equipped with removable t-top roof panels, a shaker hood, Hurst shifter, air conditioning, and 15″ gold-finished snowflake wheels. The car shows 56k miles on the five-digit odometer and is offered with its window sticker, purchase receipts, and PHS documents.
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Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
829 (14%)
10/26/2026
Color
Black
328 (6%)
10/31/2026
Transmission
1787 (30%)
10/20/2026
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HBM0302 The w72 in 78 was rated at 220 SAE net HP at 4000 rpm. Torque was rated at 320 net lbs ft at 2800 rpm. ... View more
Musclefanatic The engine in this car is coded as a 78 w72 auto. The four speed is a WC stamped block. Also the car came with 7” ... View more
honda1 @CarFoolLane Actually the olds 403 and Pontiac L78 400 got 6.6 liter on the shaker. The Pontiac W72 400 got the TA 6.6.
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