1973 Pontiac Trans Am Superduty 455 Body-Off Resto

[Dave Rifkin]

Wow Steve that explanation about the AC and 4 speed really clears things up about the '73 TA my parents ordered new. They placed an order at Haines Pontiac for a Buccaneer Red with white interior '73 SD 455 4 speed. They ordered it with air conditioning; when the car arrived it had AC but was not equipped with the SD engine.

Your post above explains why they might have gotten the standard 455 in place of the SD.

BTW: very nice car for sale.

[njsteve]

Yeah, I forgot to mention option three which was to substitute the standard D-port 455 instead of the SD455. That was the only way you could get a four speed and AC. Many dealers did that without ever asking the customer, which was exactly what happened to your parent's order.

[Material_Boy]

Steve,
At first glance I thought this was the car you did several years ago, but after looking at the responses I think your car was a 72. Correct? I still refer back to your thread from time to time. Lotta helpful stuff.

Dave

[njsteve]

Yes mine was a 72