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£10,848

1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am 4-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 23 Sept 2023

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£10,848

1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am 4-Speed

US • 23 Sept 2023

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am, #129 of 202 modified by Mecham Pontiac. It features a retrofitted 428ci V8 engine, four-speed manual transmission, and several cosmetic and performance upgrades, but also exhibits wear and tear including paint issues, interior damage, and rust.

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Condition 

5

The car has several cosmetic issues including faded paint, stained and peeling upholstery, and rust on underbody components. However, it also features a retrofitted engine and other aftermarket upgrades, suggesting some mechanical attention.

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93,000 miles

2W87Z8L166755

1978

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Manual

LHD

United States

£10,848

1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am 4-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 23 Sept 2023

Market Position:

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Description

Retrofitted 428ci V8 Four-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted Silver w/Red Graphics Red Velour Upholstery 15" Aftermarket Wheels Front Disc Brakes Shaker Hood Scoop Body-Color Bumpers Front & Rear Spoilers "Macho T/A & "129 DKM" Decals Dual Side Mirrors Hurst Shifter Power Windows Aftermarket Radio This 1978 Pontiac Firebird is #129 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 is powered by a retrofitted 428ci V8 that was installed before the selling dealer’s acquisition in 2022.

The car is finished in silver with red accents and graphics over red velour upholstery, and equipment includes a four-speed manual transmission, 15″ alloy wheels, front disc brakes, a shaker hood scoop, “Macho T/A” and “129 DKM” decals, front and rear spoilers, power windows, a Hurst ...

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£10,848

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£27,810

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£35,286

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