1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Turbo Pace Coupe

4.9 Liter Turbo

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

RK Motors Charlotte 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US Phone : (704) 596-5211 Email : information@RKMotorsCharlotte.com 17,983 Actual Mile Trans Am Pace Car Turbo 4.9 Liter Clean, second generation Pontiac Trans Ams have been on the upward swing for years as collectors and childhood fans alike realize an excellent long term investment opportunity and a chance to re-live their younger years. It seems we're always fielding calls asking when we'll have another 'specialty bird' and when we do post one to our website, it heads down the highway faster than Burt Reynolds with a case of Coors. And what's NOT to love about a hotter version of the last true muscle car on the planet; it's a loud and proud tribute to the 'golden age' or cars from a maverick division which no longer exists. As one of only 5,700 cars built to commemorate the first time one car paced both the Indy 500 and Daytona 500 in the same year, this all original 1980 Trans Am Turbo Pace Car is one of the most exclusive Trans Ams ever built. If you're a savvy classic car buyer who is looking for an awesome car that you can spend a little money on now and get a big return on later, here's your chance! Before we go any further, I'd like to break down the optional equipment listed on the original build sheet included with the sale:AK1 Color matched seat beltsAU3 Power door locksA01 Soft Ray tinted glassA31 Power windowsA90 Remote control decklid releaseBS1 Additional acoustical insulationB18 Custom trim group (deluxe interior bits)B22 Door emblems (standard with power windows)B77 Black front windshield moldingB82 Trunk emblem deleteB89 Black rear windshield moldingB93 Door edge guardsB97 Front and rear wheel spoilersCC1 Removable roofCD4 Controlled cycle windshield wipersC49 Electric rear window defoggerC60 Custom air conditioningD35 Sport mirrors with left hand remoteD53 Hood bird decalD80 Rear decklid spoilerD92 Door handle tapeGU4 3.08 rear axleG80 Safe-T-Trac axleJL1 Pedal trim packageJ65 Rear disc brakesK15 Vapor return lineK30 Cruise controlK73 70 amp heavy duty alternatorLU8 301 4-barrel turbo engineM33 3-speed automatic transmissionNK3 Formula steering wheelN10 Dual exhaustN33 Tilt steering wheelN65 Stowaway spare tireN89 Turbo aluminum rimsQGR 2.25 x 15 raised white letter tiresTR9 Lamp group (floor, glove compartment and trunk courtesy lamps)TT5 Halogen head lampsT47 Turbo hoodT93 Black tail lampsUM6 Signal seek cassette player with upgraded speakersUQ3 Power antenna boosterUR4 Turbo hood gaugeUX6 Dual front speakersUN9 Radio accommodation packageU17 I/P gauges (tachometer and clock)U25 Trunk lightU27 Glovebox lightU29 Courtesy lightU75 Power antennaWS4 Trans AmWS6 Trans Am special performance packageYR1 Custom front seatsYS1 Custom rear seatsYT1 Door and quarter trimY85 Turbo pace car12C Oyster cloth interior16X Charcoal Gray mix11L White exterior paint11P White wheels16M Gray accents Produced at GMs Norwood, Ohio assembly plant and delivered to Barnett Pontiac in Dearborn, Michigan, this meticulously maintained 1980 Trans Am Turbo Pace Car is one of the cleanest survivor second generation F-bodies we've ever offered. Thanks to three decades of loving owners and a little bit of good luck, its original body panels present extremely well and still carry that highly desirable showroom fresh fit and finish. On top of those 100% original body panels, a smooth and subdued coat of GM code 11 Cameo White combines with an original set of tri-color outlining stripes and a great looking five color 'turbo bird' hood decal to create a classic muscle car look which is out of this world! The 1980 Trans Am Turbo ushered in a new approach to traditional Pontiac performance and the appearances of Pontiac's wildly successful special edition packages were updated accordingly. Up front, the cars slick and pliable urethane front bumper houses instantly identifiable Pontiac split grilles below four pristine headlights in new body matched surrounds. Behind that front bumper, a new 'turbo hood' that ended a decade long run of top-of-the-line shaker hood equipped Trans Ams features a left facing firebird decal and an optional three light turbo system. At the car's greenhouse, pristine Soft Ray tinted glass sits below mirror tinted Fisher T-tops that seal well and look great. On the front fenders, four-color "Trans Am" scripts sit under fender-mounted air extractors with body matched metal inserts and on the doors, GM code 84 Ontario Gray sport mirrors sit above chrome GM door handles and correct rear wheel air deflectors. At the back of the car, a correct black trimmed backlight sits over a contoured rear decklid spoiler that features another pristine four color "Trans Am" script; and a showroom fresh blacked-out tail light panel hangs above correct Firebird exclusive side splitter stainless exhaust tips and a second good looking urethane bumper which displays an original Barnett dealership decal. Thanks to increasing emissions standards and the 1978 oil crisis General Motors had to seriously re-think its performance vehicles, and that led to some innovative and very creative powerplants. Under this Trans Ams "Turbo" stamped hood you'll find an all original Pontiac code YL turbocharged 301 V8 that made substantially more twist than the mighty 6.6 liter it replaced while being significantly more efficient. Originally conceived as an economy offering, the Pontiac 301 was beefed up with a better block design, thicker gaskets, lower compression pistons, a mild camshaft, a rolled fillet crank, a fully baffled oil pan, a unique single plane intake and an electronic spark controller in preparation for a Garrett TBO-305 turbocharger. Once the turbo was installed, it created a waste limited 9 PSI of boost and helped the reborn 301 achieve 236 horsepower and a serious 345 lb./ft. of torque. Riding below a factory installed heat shield that prevents the paint on the car's hood from bubbling, that Garrett blower is fed by a high pressure fuel pump, cooled by a high pressure oil pump and breathes through turbo specific exhaust manifolds. Below the turbo, a YL 301 specific Rochester Quadrajet M4ME 800 CFM carburetor sits in front of an original HEI distributor which sends power to the cylinders through blue plug wires. All the hard parts around the motor, from the belt driven accessories to the brake booster and turbo mandated C51 air conditioning are factory original pieces, and all the belts and hoses appear to be in good working order. As far as appearance goes, the car's clean engine bay and hood are covered in a nice coat of GM satin black which contrasts well to the entirely painted GM corporate blue engine. Underneath this Trans Am, a clean 31 year old undercarriage tells the story of excellent caretaking with great looking floor pans that are as solid as when they left the factory and a correctly tagged Safe-T-Trac rear end that still maintains its factory 3.08 gears. Behind the motor, the cars original tough and proven Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed automatic transmission sends power to an original 10 bolt rear axle, and a standard WS6 handling package. For 1980, the WS6 package included larger sway bars, better shocks and springs, a tighter steering gear box and newly designed power front and rear disc brakes that, when combined with the cars standard power steering, made for serious handling ability and greatly reduced stopping distances. In the middle of the floor pans, the cars original dual exhaust system carries spent gases past a fresh stainless fuel tank, and all of the cars hardware and bushings appear to be in good working order. Power flows to the pavement through ORIGINAL 225/70 white letter Goodyear Polysteel radials that are mounted to exclusive 15 inch 'turbo' style body matched aluminum wheels which feature slick machined edges and pristine plastic center caps. Inside this Trans Am, a fully equipped Oyster interior features optional doeskin vinyl with hobnail cloth inserts which create a sophisticated appearance that builds on 1980s increasing list of luxury options. The firm and comfortable seats are nicely patterned pieces that feel every bit as comfortable as they look, and the original brown carpet shows very little wear. Between the seats, a clean gray console houses chrome switches for the cars power windows behind an engine turned shift plate, and above the seats, a stain free headliner is stretched tight around the cars mirrored tops. In front of the driver, an excellent looking engine turned dash houses crystal clear gauges above controls for heat and air conditioning and the cars exclusive Delco-GM seek/scan stereo cassette player. At the sides of the seats, excellent Oyster door panels that feature bright 'turbo bird' embroidery are detailed in pristine stainless trim and chrome door handles and door lock buttons. Connecting the driver to the road is a correct formula steering wheel that features a gray rim and sits on an optional tilt steering column, and out back, the cars pristine trunk still has its original decals and carries the cars original stowaway spare tire. Included with this sale is an original build sheet, the cars original owner's manual and warranty booklets, the cars original 30 day tag and an original Barnett Pontiac inspection sheet from when the car was purchased new. High quality second generation Trans Ams are red-hot right now, with the value of clean, unique factory correct cars climbing steadily each year. Enthusiasts are turning to these cars to round out their collections, or building entire collections around them because of fond childhood memories. With its clean turbocharged motor, fantastic interior and low original miles, this has to be one of the nicest Trans Am Turbo Pace Cars available anywhere. Opportunity is knocking! FACTS & FIGURES Year : 1980 Mileage : 17983 VIN : Transmission Type : 3 Speed Automatic Type of Vehicle Title : Clear Engine : 4.9 Liter Turbo Primary Color : White Interior Color : White About this auction & RK Motors Charlotte RK Motors Charlotte is single largest retailer of classic cars in the world. Our staff of 40 employees in Charlotte, NC and Mentor, Ohio love classic cars and serve our worldwide customer base with the best service in the business! Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! Note that our cars are on display in our showroom, in national print ads, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time. RK Motors Charlotte sells 40-50 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. 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We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Frank Carroll. Frank's email address is: Frank.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Our retail showroom and service facility is located in two side by side buildings in sunny Charlotte, NC. We usually have 200-250 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to our retail showroom in Charlotte, NC, our sister company, RK Motors Restoration is a full restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop, located in Mentor, Ohio. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. RKM restored cars have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, contact Mike Velek at (440)350-0957. Mike's email address is: mike.velek@RKMotorsRestoration.com Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact Bill Swart at: (704)596-5211. Bill's direct email address is: william.swart@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. 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