1974 Trans Am Super Duty 455 Four-Speed FUN
This is a very rare 1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty. Less than 1,000 of this 455-powered, specially built monsters were produced from 73-74. Today they command ever increasing prices approaching six figures.
John Wayne McQ Driving Tour of Seattle
Annotated review of McQ Chase scene, he's actually going in circles if you know where these places, mostly still here in Seattle.
1973 Super Duty Trans Am
Some info on this car , I purchased it in Feb 1987 for $7,000. When I purchaed this car the SD455 motor was rarely spoke of even in Pontiac crowds. The car is originaly Brewster Green but was painted white back in the mid to late 70's thats when the large and small birds were added and yes that would be wrong but that is the way the person who painted it wanted it. The condition of the paint today is not great but this car is not a restored trailer queen, nothing wrong with trailered cars, I am not afraid to drive it, I take it to cruise in's, I have done 200mile day trips, I have taken it to the track and it runs consistant 13.10 (best time 12.96 @ 107) enjoy it with the family, not afraid if someone leans on it or touches it, although I try to keep it out of the rain if possible. About the paint, what would be correct for this car would be Brewster Green paint and the small bird on the nose (one option that was not ordered for this car was the large hood bird which was an option in 73). So although not original this is the way this car appeared back in the day. The rest of the body and interior is original, the car is loaded with options that include , CUSTOM CLOTH, PW, PL, A/C, REAR WINDOW DEFROST, LIGHT GROUP, TINTED WINDOWS, REAR CONSOLE, FM STEREO, EXTERIOR MOLDING TRIM PACKAGE, sealed maintenance free battery (it had no fill plugs). RTS (radial tuned suspension) which was an option for the first time in 1973 trans am and formula, this included radial ttires with about a 1/2 white wall stripe and the suspension change which I think was about 1/2 degree negative camber.
As for the motor it was rebuilt back in 1991, .030 overbore, heads milled about .080, 030 SD pistons, match port heads, RA IV hyd cam, roller rockers, 2 1/2 flowmaster with stock style cross over muffler and Griffin radiator for 95 degree florida days, all else stock.
I have considered painting it to get the original color back but I think I would start to baby the car. It's so much fun the way is it now.
1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD455 FOR SALE flemings ultimate garage
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Freshly rebuilt Legendary Super Duty 455cid V-8 @ 400hp, turbo400 HD auto trans, mirror finish Cameo white paint w/ blue Trans Am callouts, white bucket seat interior, factory 3 spoke sport wheel, full factory gauges w/ 8K tach and 160mph speedo, optional fast ratio power steering, optional power disc brakes, front and rear spoilers, factory 15" Honeycomb wheels w/ Goodyear Eagle's, great driving big block muscle car, professionally reproduced Super Duty SD455.
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1969 Trans Am Barn Find - Part 2
This is the follow up to the 1969 Trans Am Barn Find Video. Here is the car after a cleanup and complete going through. I now drive the car as much as possible. UPDATE: The car has been sold and now lives with its new owner in the Midwest.
1973 Trans Am Pro Touring - Dyno/Tuning Session
One of our recent builds just finished getting Dynoed and Tuned at "The Shop" in Lincoln, NE. This is a clients car from Colorado that has a Butler Designed 455 engine that on the stand will produce around 700HP.
We have full DSE suspension in this car from front to Rear, with Wilwood Brakes and Hydrotech Braking systems. A complete YearOne BRE rear speaker Shelf with full Kicker Sound system. Ram Air Restorations 3.5" Dual Spintech mufflers, and the new Dougs Headers.
On the MustangDyno this car was pulling just shy of 500hp to the rear wheels and 650 HP to the flywheel (based on current conditions, Hot & Humid).
1973 Pontiac Trans Am STK 163-ATL.mpg
For those of you who like the second generation Trans Ams or just want a piece of classic American automotive muscle, here's a fantastic 1973 Pontiac Trans Am that's in excellent condition. Featuring the numbers matching 455ci V8 that's mounted to the original automatic transmission, this beauty shows 96,877 miles on the odometer and is classic American iron at its best. This '73 Trans Am is also well documented with window sticker and a PHS sheet to show all of its options when purchased new. How many '73 Trans Ams can you find with this much original paperwork? Not many! This baby is a true southern car and still retains all of its original sheet metal. Always a rust free car, the floor pans and trunk are also in great shape.
Lifting the hood reveals the original 455ci V8 that starts up and idles beautifully every time. Numbers match from the carb down to the original automatic transmission. Dual Exhaust with chrome tips that exit out under the rear bumper, give this piece of muscle an awesome, aggressive sound that is sure to turn heads with every stomp of the accelerator pedal. Power steering, power disc brakes, Safe-T-Trac rear differential, and the factory installed handling package which consists of the larger 15" rally (Honeycomb) wheels which are wrapped in near new radial tires and stiffer front and rear shocks. The suspension and all bushings were replaced using only OEM parts and they help give this bad boy one great feeling ride. The air conditioning is even original and has not been converted, yet it still blows cold. Walking around this gorgeous beast shows you the fantastic paint work with its base coat being a color of Cherry Red with multiple clear coats that really highlight the 5 shades of Gold Trans Am decals and Phoenix Bird on the hood.
Opening the door reveals a near flawless interior which sports front bucket seats and center console. Wrapped in black vinyl and with the front driver's seat being the only part that has been recovered, this interior really shows how well this baby has been taken care of. The original in dash AM/FM radio still works along with the original 8-track player. In the back seat you'll discover a case holding some of the best and most desired 8-track cassettes. An interior lamp group was installed at the factory and consists of luggage, glove box and instrument panel courtesy lamps. Sporting the original Formula sport steering wheel along with the Rally gauges which consist of an in dash tach and working clock, this '73 Trans Am has all the options everyone wants in a classic muscle car. So come on in to our huge indoor climate controlled showroom and grace your eyes upon this pristine 1973 Pontiac Trans Am and when you do, you'll be hard pressed to go back home without it.
