1978 Pontiac Trans Am

WS6 W72 Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

2W87Z8L139006

Gasoline

1978 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM WS6/W72 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 39,492 Actual Original Miles Rare WS6/W72 Original Window Sticker • Original Build Sheet Original Dealer Retail Copy • Original Sales Contract Proven Provenance Since Day One • Two Documented Owners Watch HD Video showcases thrilling performance and functional accessories of this spectacular Trans Am. See the Air Conditioning Blowing Cold with a Laser Thermometer 151 High Resolution Photographs 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6/W72 VIN: 2W87Z8L139006 Odometer : 39,492 Engine: T/A 6.6 Liter Transmission: 3-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 Exterior: Chesterfield Brown (69) Interior: Camel Tan Velour, custom interior (62B) Built: 2-78 Van Nuys, California Standard Equipment 3-Speed Turbo Hydramatic 350 Transmission (M33) Power Front Disc Brakes (JL2) Saf-T-Track Rear Differential (G80) 3.23 Ratio Rear Axle (GU5) Formula Steering Wheel (NK3) Engine-Turned Instrument Panel Rally Gauges with Tachometer and Clock (WW8/U35) Center Floor Console (D55) Passenger Grab Bar Left and Right Hand Sport Mirrors (D35) Rear Deck Spoiler (D80) Concealed Windshield Wipers Black Accent Grille Front Air Dam Front/Rear Wheel Opening Air Deflectors (B97) Front Fender Air Extractors Side Splitter Tailpipe Extensions Cast Aluminum Gold Wheels (YJ8) High Energy Ignition System Stowaway Spare Tire (N65) Optional Equipment Power Windows (A31) Power Door Locks (AU3) Intermittent Wipers (CD4) Hood Decal (WW7) Removable Roof Hatch (CC1) Tilt Steering (N33) Air Conditioning (C60) Cruise Control (K30) Power/Remote Trunk Release (A90) Delco-GM AM/FM Stereo/Cassette (UN3) Engine Block Heater (K05) Custom Color-Keyed Safety Belts (AK1) Soft-Ray Tinted Glass (A03) Additional Acoustical Insulation (BS1) Front/Rear Floor Mats (B37) Trans Am Special Performance Package: (WS6/W72) T/A 6.6 Litre 4-Barrel V8 Engine (L78) 220 horsepower @ 4,000/320 ft-lb torque @ 2,800 RPM Chrome Valve Covers Cast Aluminum 8-Inch Wide Rims 225/70R15WL Steel Belted Radials (QGR) Special Handling Package (F41) Custom Trim Group-Velour: (Y90) Custom Velour Bucket Seats (A51) Custom Velour Rear Seat Door Handle Ornamentation (D92) Pedal Trim Package (JL1) Custom Interior Appointments Lamp Group: (Y92) Luggage Compartment Lamp (U25) Lighted Glove Box (U27) Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamps (U29) Added Items BF Goodrich Radial T/A Steel Belted Radials P245/60R15 The bottom line: This is a thirty three year old high performance Pontiac with 39,492 documented original miles. It comes with an original window sticker, dealer copy, build sheet and sales contract from the first of just two owners. It is a complete, numbers matching WS6 Trans Am T-top with a "Z" engine code in its VIN. Which means this loaded Firebird has an honest-to-goodness Pontiac built 400 cubic inch big block under its iconic shaker hood scoop. There were two versions of this legendary engine available in 1978; 180 horsepower (75,051 produced) and the 220 horsepower W72 (8,251 produced) making this, by far the fastest (and rarest) Firebird you could buy. The late '70s were strange days for high performance iron from Detroit, a year when this Trans Am matched the strongest Corvette in horsepower (smaller engine, less torque and a W72 Trans Am could outrun America's 'only' sports car) and cost just a few hundred dollars less than a base 'Vette. There is not a spec of rust on this car, the original paint is gorgeous and the interior is knock-out. It is clean and dry underneath, the engine bay is beautiful and this Firebird is functionally unbelievable - as in; it starts, runs and drives like a car that is four years old, instead of 33 years. As well it should with less than 40k on the odometer but that's not all. Everything works, it does not shake or vibrate and this rare Trans Am is factory equipped with practically every option available. When you consider this car's verifiable low mileage, complete argument-ending documentation and its top-dog high performance status when new, it is easy to see why some people would consider this 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6/W72 a worthy candidate for display in a museum. This stunning time capsule certainly deserves such preservation but it would be a shame to let all this performance (and memories) languish behind closed doors - unenjoyed. Won't you please rescue this car from such a fate? Why we chose this big-block Pontiac: Because it is rare, good looking and has the (also rare) condition and quality that attract serious buyers. This Pontiac has it all; exclusivity/low production, top performance package for this model and strong period association. These were intensely desired cars when new and we know from past experience that there are lots of people who couldn't afford a Trans Am in 1978, but would jump at the chance to fulfill that dream today. We've seen it a thousand times and we know with absolute certainty; this low mileage, high pleasure diamond will push every single button with such a buyer. We sell classic cars - we know what that customer is looking for and we found this rare, highly preserved Trans Am for that lucky buyer that is serious about owning the best. Viva Las Vegas Automotive Boot Camp: Our 130 point inspection found a well maintained, beautifully preserved Trans Am that apparently, has averaged about 1,200 miles a year since new. The original paint is awesome, the rust free body has never been hit, never been repaired and all exterior trim and tape looks great. Amazing also is the new car quality and feel of this Pontiac on the road. It really does drive and function like a three or four year old car; no steering looseness, no wander, it does not shake and the engine rumbles to life with the tap of the key. What was done to this car before we got it: provenance/dates found 2-6-78 carpet manufacturing date (found under carpet near accelerator) 2-78 compliance label build date (1st week) 2-22-78 in-service date 2-23-78 sales contract signed 2-28-79 Utah safety inspection 9,366 6-3-80 Palmer's, Inc. - engine overhaul 18,427 1-22-81 Amoco - LOF 20,407 2-9-81 Utah taxes 6-10-83 Jack's Tire and Oil - new tires 4-17-85 Chevron - LOF 32,586 7-5-85 Utah taxes 2-14-86 Transport Diesel Service - new battery 7-5-89 Master Muffler and Brakes - remove catalytic converter/true dual exhaust 6-30-95 Utah taxes 6-26-96 Henson Alignment and Brake - alignment 6-23-00 Axtell Chevrolet - part ordered 3-27-08 Axtell Chevrolet - LOF 39,027 6-29-10 Utah inspection 39,382 9-12-10 Utah insurance 6-17-11 VLVA acquisition 39,491 6-30-11 VLVA - current 39,492 All dealer service was performed by the same technician since day one. When the old Palmer facility closed, this same mechanic went to the new Axtell Taylor dealership down the street and continued as the only factory technician to work on this car. What we've done this car: Gave it a lengthy detail, inside and out, top to bottom and underneath too. Took these perfect pictures on a perfect day to showcase this (almost) perfect example of car cool, circa 1978. We did an HD video too that lets you see, hear and feel this powerful Pontiac do its thing. (that is, functioning reliably and looking good while doing it) Research/background, what was said about the Trans Am when new, what people are saying now: In the power sapped late '70s the Trans Am was a true thoroughbred. During a time when many "performance" cars were big into tacked on/taped on exterior flash with small engines and little actual performance, a Trans Am could be had with a real 400 cubic inch Pontiac big block. There were two versions of this 6.6 liter legend and both provided lots of wheel spinning torque but it's the not-often-seen W72 engine that gives this Trans Am its top dog status. Even a Corvette in 1978 struggled to keep up with a W72 equipped Firebird and today, Trans Ams with this rare option are the most sought after among late 2nd gen F-bods. Of the 187,294 Firebirds produced for 1978 (Trans Am production 93,351) only 8,251 had the more powerful W72 version 6.6 liter engine. This stunning Trans Am is one of those few. (and the only one perhaps, with miles this low in condition this spectacular) Along with the stronger engine, this car also has the WS6 "Trans Am Special Performance Package" which, among several other things included wider (8 inches vs. 7 for regular Trans Am) snowflake cast aluminum wheels, larger rear sway bar and poly bushings throughout. BF Goodrich Radial T/A rubber is nearly new and the original Chesterfield Brown finish is gorgeous. Options include Custom interior, Formula steering wheel, tilt, cruise, power windows/locks and remote trunk release. (interior condition: amazing) Optional custom cloth velour interior still looks awesome. There it is folks; barely three miles a day, with the amazing quality and condition of a well maintained four year old car. (in a car that is 33 years old) The T-top was an expensive option in 1978. These are dark shaded and in terrific condition. T/A 6.6 liter V8: 220 horsepower @ 4,000/320 ft-lb torque @ 2,800 RPM "X7" engine stamp correctly identifies this Pontiac built 400. Beautiful corrosion free undercarriage. This Trans Am has a 3.23 posi and absolutely no rust. "Stowaway" spare has never hit the ground and has the original inflator. Not a spec of rust in the trunk. Underneath the rear parcel shelf showing the jack and optional rear speaker. VIN Decode: 2W87Z8L139006 division 2 Pontiac model W87 Trans Am engine Z 400 cubic inch V8 (Pontiac built) model year 8 1978 assembly plant L Van Nuys, California sequential production number 139006 Compliance label with February, 1978 build date. cowl tag decode 78 model year 1978 2 Pontiac division F F-body platform (Camaro/Firebird) S Firebird series (many Trans Am bodies during this period left the Fisher plant with base Firebird series codes - "W87" within VIN identifies a Trans Am) 87 sport coupe body style L Van Nuys, California final assembly 12484 Fisher sequential body number (within scheduled build group) 62B Camel Tan, custom cloth bucket seats A51 bucket seat RPO W water base paint 69L Chesterfield Brown upper body color W water base paint 69U Chesterfield Brown lower body color 02A February, 1st week body build date T 3 Tan, secondary interior trim color 065761 Fisher time/date code A loaded Trans Am was a pricey ride back in the day of disco . . . . . . just a few hundred dollars less than a base Corvette. original build sheet/RPO list AK1 deluxe seatbelts and shoulder harness N65 Stowaway space-saver spare tire AU3 power locks QGR 225/70 15 LTR radial tires A01 Soft-Ray tinted glass, all T93 black tail lamp trim A31 power windows UN3 am/fm stereo cassette A51 bucket seats UN9 RDO suppress, radio accommodation package A90 power, remote trunk release U05 dual horns BS1 insulation package, additional acoustical U25 luggage compartment lamp B37 front/rear floor mats, color keyed U27 glove box light B97 front/rear wheel spoilers U28 ash tray lamp CC1 t-top, hatch roof U29 courtesy lights, instrument panel CD4 intermittent windshield wipers U35 electric clock C60 air conditioner U76 windshield antenna D35 sport mirrors, left/right hand, manual remote control left, manual right U80 rear speaker D55 floor console VK3 front license plate bracket D80 rear spoiler WS4 Trans Am D92 body color door handle trim WS6 Trans Am special performance package F41 rear sway bar, suspension WW7 hood decal GU5 3.23 rear axle ratio WW8 rally gauges G80 posi, Saf-T-Track differential W72 performance engine package for L78 JL1 pedal trim package YJ8 painted cast aluminum wheels, snowflake JL2 power brakes, front disc YR1 custom front seats (custom interior) K05 engine block heater YS1 custom rear seat (custom interior) K15 fuel vapor return line YT1 door and 1/4 trim K30 cruise control Y90 custom trim group (custom interior) L78 Pontiac built 400 cubic inch V8 engine, 4-barrel Y92 lamp group M33 automatic transmission, 3-speed (TH 350) 62? possibly 62 Camel Tan/custom interior code and/or variant NK3 formula steering wheel 526 ?? N33 tilt steering wheel XXZ ?? It is worth noting that this W72 equipped Trans Am was delivered from the factory to Palmers, Inc., a Pontiac dealer in Logan, Utah. Most new Pontiacs shipped to such an area (the city of Logan is over 4,500 feet above sea level) would have the high altitude emission system and corresponding RPO "NA6" on its build sheet. The W72 version T/A 6.6 engine was not high-altitude certified. Consequently, it is doubtful that the most powerful Trans Am available in 1978 would have been found in a northern Utah dealership's regular inventory. It is perhaps especially rare to find a non-high altitude car factory equipped with an engine block heater, (K05) although this would not be an unusual option for a special order vehicle destined for a cold climate area near the Utah/Idaho border. Original dealer copy. Original sales contract. All original owner documents and receipts are sleeved in a loose leaf notebook. Brake pads look great. "X7" (left) is the engine identification code for the Pontiac built W72 T/A 6.6 liter. VIN derivative: (right) 2 = Pontiac division; 8 = 1978; L = Van Nuys assembly; 139006 = matching VIN derivative. Rear axle stamp: 2 = Pontiac division; PX = 3.23 ratio Saf-T-Track; G = Chevrolet gear and axle; 8 = 1978; 031 = Julian 31st day of year (1-31-78) 1 = (probably) 1st work shift Careful Analysis of Market Conditions Determine Our Reserves Our Premium Vehicles Consistently Exceeds the Condition of Similar Vehicles Found on the Market Our reserve will not be disclosed. Call us if you have serious buyer questions. Emails requesting our reserve will receive no response and be deleted. WARNING TO BID RETRACTORS (aka FISHERMEN) The integrity of eBay depends on the good faith intent of both buyer and seller. You compromise your integrity when you fish for the reserve with bids you do not intent to honor. 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If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our vehicles in person or by a professional inspection service strictly prior to the close of the auction. Post auction inspections are unacceptable and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder immediately. 151 Hi-res Images Below Although it's unusual to see a Trans Am without this "screaming chicken" the hood decal was actually a $66 option. Small ding. Driver's door handle is cracked. Worn away piping on side bolster. The left turn indicator in the instrument panel works, but is loose behind the trim. Optional power trunk release is behind glove box door. Viva! Las Vegas Autos, Inc. 707 Yucca St. Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Office Line - 702-889-Viva (8482) Fax Line - 702-889-8486 Dlr # 26850 Doug Williams Owner Direct Line - 702-353-7500 Win Victoriously, Your Way! Find Out How to Make Your Deal Immediately! We Can and Will Find a Way to Make it Happen for You on eBay. Beat all the last minute bidders to the punch! 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