The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. If you would like to verify block numbers, engine stamps etc, please do so prior to purchasing. The engine size and specs if any were provided by the previous owner and are not verified. *For more details on any disclosure items please see contact a sales agent today at 1-87. Mileage advertised reflects current odometer reading. *This vehicle is being sold mileage exempt due to age. Additionally, WWVA does not verify the integrity of vehicle frames, floor pans or suspension systems. *Please note that WWVA does not inspect engine size or compression due to the need to "open up" the motor. *Mechanical: Please refer to the 30 point inspection report located in the photos above. *Cosmetic: There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint (See detailed pictures). If you do not see the vehicle you want in our inventory, make sure to sign up for 'VIP UPCOMING INVENTORY', found on the left side of our homepage. To view current and upcoming inventory please go to our website Worldwide Vintage Autos. Stemming from selling over 1,000 cars per year, we have become experts in domestic and international shipping and can help you find a shipping company to safely transport your new purchase to your garage. We provide top tier service for both online buyers and in-person transactions. With over 200 vehicles in stock spanning over 80,000 square feet, we have what you are looking for! Worldwide Vintage Autos is one of the largest classic automobile consignment dealerships in the world. Pontiac continued to produce special editions but none were as “golden” as the Y88 Gold Special Edition.CA CAR 403 V8! AUTOMATIC ORIGINAL BUILD SHEET PS PB COLLECTOR DESIRABLE 78! This disco-era bird came out at a time when the Trans Am was the hottest thing on the road. Only 8,666 Y88 Gold Special Editions left the factory in 1978. Due to these issues, many cars were repainted under warranty.
There were also problems with paint mismatches, particularly on the bumpers and fenders.
Because of environmental concerns, cars painted at the Van Nuys, California assembly plant used a water-based paint that was notorious for having a green tint. Supposedly, paint issues caused the discontinuation of the Gold Special Edition. For a fee, the PHS can get you a copy of the factory invoice, a letter decoding the car’s options, a copy of the dealer order form, and other info specific for the year and model. If these are not available, the only other way to be sure you have an authentic Y88 car is to contact the Pontiac Historical Society. On some cars, the code is stamped on the cowl tag located on the firewall. If the car has the original window sticker, invoice, or build sheet, look for option code Y88. Interior trim included was limited to base or custom Camel Tan vinyl or cloth.įiguring out if you have a true Gold Special Edition can be somewhat difficult. Cars with power windows received a gold Firebird emblem on the door panels and cars with an automatic transmission got a gold emblem on the shifter knob. Inside, the special edition featured a Camel Tan interior, gold engine turn instrument panel, and tan Formula steering wheel with gold spokes. Special Editions with both of these packages are highly desirable and bring higher selling prices. Buyers that ordered the WS6 Performance Package got 15×8-inch wheels, larger stabilizer bars, and quick-ratio power steering. This extra horsepower was created by using a better camshaft and tweaking the compression ratio. Buyers could get the W72 Performance Package which consisted of the T/A 6.6 engine with 20 more horsepower for a total of 220. Also, Special Editions built after March 9, 1978, received black taillamp bezels instead of body color.Įven in the Malaise Era, the Trans Am could still be equipped with some decent firepower under the hood. One of the most striking features on the car was a new 5-color “screaming chicken” hood decal. The package added $1,259 to the price of the Trans Am. Gold 15×7-inch snowflake wheels with gold emblem center caps were also standard equipment. The Y88 Gold Special Edition included Solar Gold paint with dark gold pin striping, gold headlight opening trim, gold Pontiac nose emblem, and gold tinted T-tops.
After the success of the 1977 black and gold Special Edition, Pontiac tried reversing the paint scheme and created the 1978 Gold Special Edition.
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