£30,501
1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Feb 2023
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£30,501
1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am
US • 16 Feb 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am, #174 of 202 modified by Mecham Pontiac. It features a 400ci V8, three-speed automatic transmission, and numerous performance and cosmetic upgrades, including a black repaint with blue accents, reupholstered interior, and Koni shocks.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment, including a repaint and interior reupholstering. While it has some paint chips and clearcoat imperfections, the overall condition appears to be between Very Good and Excellent, as many components have been replaced or refurbished.
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84,000 miles
2W87Z8L174101
1978
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United States
£30,501
1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Feb 2023
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
TMU 400ci V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Black Paint w/Blue Accents & Decals Black Vinyl Upholstery Snowflake-Style 15″ Wheels Front Disc Brakes Koni Shocks Body-Color Bumpers Shaker Hood Scoop Removable Glass T-Tops Dual Side Mirrors Rear Spoiler Hurst "Dual Gate" Shifter DKM-Branded Tilt Steering Wheel Power Windows Air Conditioning AM/FM Pushbutton Radio Uniden CB Radio Manufacturer's Literature DKM Paperwork This 1978 Pontiac Firebird is #174 of a reported 202 “Macho” Trans Ams that were modified by Dennis and Kyle Mecham at Mecham Pontiac of Glendale, Arizona, for the 1978 model year.
Mecham dealership-modified cars featured performance upgrades to the engine, exhaust, and suspension systems, and this example has reportedly undergone a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment since being acquired by the seller in 2013.
The body color was changed to black with blue accents, and the interior has been reupholstered in black vinyl.
Power comes from a 400ci V8 linked to a three-...
Price Analysis vs Other Firebird Trans Am Machos
£10,848
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,810
Median Price (Since 2020)
£35,286
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