1971 Trans Am 455 HO Blue/White Stripes

[eilig]

1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO. Lucerne blue with white stripes, and black deluxe interior. 45,952 ORIGINAL miles.

This car has been in my family since it was new. Bought by my uncle in 1971, who sold it to my other uncle in 1998, who sold it to me last year. All numbers match. It has never been in an accident. It has never been raced, molested, or abused. It has never spent a night parked outside – garaged since new. It has been babied all it’s life. I have known the car my entire life.

Always had Quaker State 10W/40, changed religiously at intervals of 2,000 miles or less. Antifreeze has been flushed every few years. The engine has never been out, or apart, or modified. Neither has the transmission.

The most significant work that’s been done on the car was changing the heater core earlier this year, as it had developed a leak.

The car is pristine and needs nothing. Everything works.

Car has power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows, AM/FM with 8 track tape, deluxe interior.

Has new radial tires, and new AC Delco battery. Comes with flannel lined cover.

Most of the miles on the car came during the first two years of it's life. Then, in 1973, my uncle made the decision the car would be a "keeper," and he repainted it. He did the work himself. He did it right, and spent 18 months doing the work. He's a professional at the trade. The results were outstanding, and still are. The paint remains flawless, with the exception of one nick on the edge of the driver door. The chrome is absolutely perfect, and so is all the glass. All interior upholstery, carpets, and trim are spotless and perfect. My uncles tell me that back seat has only been sat in a few times, ever. The car wins a trophy at every show it attends. It has been driven maybe 20-30 miles per summer, only on sunny days, every year since 1973.

It is one of only 2,116 produced in 1971, of which only 1,231 had an automatic transmission.

The car was originally available in only two color schemes: White with blue stripe, and blue with white stripe. It’s my understanding that there were fewer blue cars produced than white ones, but I don’t have any exact numbers to document this fact.

The 455 CID engine makes 335 hp at 4800 rpm, and 480 lbs torque at only 3600 rpm. It runs strong, and sounds beautiful when the solenoid in the hood scoop opens under wide open throttle.

I have all paperwork that documents this car, starting with the original dealer invoice, and including copies of the titles that document it is a one-family car.

This particular car was a very early production 1971, and was actually built during November/December 1970. As such, it has a few unique features that differentiate it from the "normal" 1971 Trans Am 455 HO. From what we have been able to document over the years, some of the very early 1971 455 HO's received "leftover" parts from the 1970 1/2 Trans Ams. This is the case with our car, as it received: (a) the chrome bezels around the gauges (versus the black bezels found on most 1971 455 HO's), (b) the chrome valve covers (versus the light blue valve covers found on most 1971 455 HO's).

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a rare, beautiful, well-maintained, well-documented muscle car that has been pampered it’s whole life. You won’t find a better 1971 Trans Am 455 HO than this.

Price: $60,000.

Contact:

847-477-9262
[email protected]

[mockingbird812]

Nice ride Jay. Terrific story. Best of luck!

[eilig]

Sold for $57,500. Thank you to all those who called and expressed interest. You're a good group of folks.

[eilig]

The deal fell through. I put this car on Ebay too:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...E%3AIT&rd=1

[mockingbird812]

Why only a 3 day listing? Give folks a chance to come across your beauty and bid it up nice and high!

[eilig]

Hey Sam! Thanks for pointing that out! I'm a bit of a novice at Ebay and didn't even realize I had it set at 3 days. I just modified the auction length. Thanks again.

[mockingbird812]

No problem. Good luck.