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1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Macho T/A 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 19 Oct 2026
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1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Macho T/A 5-Speed
US • 19 Oct 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Macho T/A is #140 of 202 modified by Mecham Pontiac, featuring a 468ci Butler Performance V8 and a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission. While extensively modified with performance upgrades to the engine, suspension, and brakes, the vehicle has noted cosmetic flaws and a significant braking system leak, requiring transport and substantial reconditioning.
Condition
3
The car has several cosmetic issues including paint chips, dings, and cracked weatherstripping. Additionally, there is a significant mechanical issue with a discovered leak in the braking system, which necessitates transporting the car. The car also cannot pass a California emissions test.
/ 10
57,000 miles
2W87Z8L166728
1978
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
Not Sold
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Macho T/A 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 19 Oct 2026
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Description
468ci V8 Revised Crankshaft & Camshaft Ross Racing Pistons Rochester Carburetor Tremec 5-Speed Manual Transmission Eaton Differential 3.73:1 Gear Set Starlight Black Paint w/Red Accents Red & Black Upholstery 18" ROH Multi-Piece Wheels Hooker Headers Pypes & Borla Exhaust Components QA1 & Global West Suspension Components Baer One-Piece Calipers Wilwood Proportioning Valve Short-Throw Shifter Aftermarket Sound System DKM Documentation PHS Documentation This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was initially delivered to Mecham Pontiac in Glendale, Arizona, and is #140 of a reported 202 “Macho” Trans Ams that were modified by Dennis and Kyle Mecham for the model year.
At some point prior to the seller’s 2013 acquisition, the L78 V8 was modified by Butler Performance to displace 468ci.
Components include a revised crankshaft, a COMP Cams camshaft, Ross Racing pistons, and Eagle H-beam rods.
Shifting is through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission that sends power to an Eaton differential...
Price Analysis vs Other Firebird Trans Am Machos
£10,848
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,810
Median Price (Since 2020)
£35,286
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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