Pontiac Trans Am Gold Edition Y88 (1978)
for sale
Price: US $16,000.00
Price: US $16,000.00
1978
Trans Am Gold Edition Special Edition Y88
1978 Trans Am, Y88, Gold Edition / Special Edition / Super Rare L80 403 engine code equipped car – One
of only 880 made (according to Trans Am web sites). 1978 was the only year the
Gold Special Edition Trans Am was ever made. This Trans Am is highly optioned
and loaded with desirable goodies. It has the special Gold Fisher T-Tops used
only on the 1978 Y88 Special Edition cars. The Engine is original numbers
matching. I believe the transmission and rear axle are too. I could not find
the serial number on either of them to get a picture to show that they are
original. But by the looks of them I believe they are original as well.
Y88, (TA
Special Gold Edition), Automatic Transmission, Custom Trim Group Interior, Color Coded (tan) Seat Belts, and tan colored plastic trim. Gold Fisher T-Tops, and factory Air Conditioning.
This car
has only 75, 501 miles. This Y88 is all 99% original, A rare un molested, un
modified, survivor. It is 99 % rust free California
car. Original sheet metal, original exhaust, air pump, compact spare tire with
air tank, floor jack, California emissions, owners manual, original build sheet
I found still intact in the rear seat springs. The only thing that has been
altered is an aftermarket radio and alarm system (I have the AM/FM 8 track that
came with the car). I installed Year One 17” x 9” Snowflake rims on the vehicle
after I bought it. I have the original 15” x 7” snowflake rims that came with
the car. This car runs and drives like a champ. I have driven the car to
several car shows and have had zero problems with it starting or
malfunctioning. It starts every time I use it and it never smokes when I fire
it up.
According to all the experts on the Trans Am websites, in regards to production numbers, this car is one of 880 produced with this configuration (engine code L80). As one of only
880 produced, very few have lasted this long without having major modifications
done to the vehicle. These cars are getting harder and harder to find in this
condition. Most of these are rust buckets by now, or they have had the engine
replaced, or had major modification done to them, or power add-ons installed. This
car has no rust in the trunk, quarter panels, floor boards, or anywhere else
you usually find rust. The interior is in excellent condition as you can see from the
pictures. The dash pad is in perfect, no cracks anywhere.
Now for the
bad, and the ugly. This car has its share of door dings, scratches, dents, blemishes, and faded paint. The only place on the entire car that has rust I could find is a
small spot on the bottom of the driver’s side front fender. I call it a 20
footer. I have included pictures of the problem areas so you know what
you are buying. I have other photos that I can send if requested. I only got to put 24 pictures on this post. The tachometer and
oil pressure gauge do not work.
Y88
Gold Special Edition
PHS (Pontiac Historical Services) Documented
1
of 880 made with 403 L80 Engine
1 of only
6, 529 Y88 Special Editions Built
Gold Fisher
T-Tops
15” x 7”
Pontiac Snowflake Wheels
Factory AC -
Blows Cold
Power Windows
Power
Locks
Tilt Steering
Column
update: 2019-03-24
Used |
“This car is in very good condition for its age. 75,501 original miles. It is a true survivor. Original sheet metal. Original engine. It has its share of dents, dings, scratches, and faded paint. The stereo and speakers have been updated at some point since it was built.” |
Year: | 1978 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 2W87K8L181836 |
Mileage: | 75501 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Make: | Pontiac | Transmission: | Automatic |
Model: | Trans Am | Body Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | Gold Edition Y88 | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Engine: | 403 | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Drive Type: | RWD | Options: | CD Player |
Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows | Exterior Color: | Gold |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Interior Color: | Tan |
For Sale By: | Private Seller |