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I bought Blue brand new. Specially ordered this TA from M&W Pontiac in Sylvester, GA in November 1977. Took Delivery in March 1978. This is the 1st new car I purchased. The car was traded in 1981 after getting married. We traded for a 1981 Buick Skylark (more of a family car). Really sorry I traded this car. It took me over 20 years to get it back!! When I did get it back, it was in rough shape mechanically and needed paint and full restoration. 2nd owner still owned car until I bought it back in 2000 and started restoration. 9 years later and almost done!

Specs

Car had a service replacement 400 c.i. block after original engine broke the crankshaft on September 26, 1979 on my honeymoon! Service Replacement engine (dealer simply ordered a short block) was still in car when I re-purchased in 2001.

Factory Options

'78 TA was ordered when I was only 19 years old so I couldn't afford many options. It was a 220 HP WS6, Martinique Blue, with 'custom' light blue vinyl interior, Auto, AC, PS, PB, PW, tilt, AM/FM/8-Track. I still have original bill of sale and other documents from purchase. The car was built in Van Nuys, CA. Talk about a long wait for a new car from November to March...and for a 19 year old that seemed like eternity!

Mods

Today, the car has a 1970, 455 HO, balanced & ported. Built by David MacIntosh of MacIntosh Performance. Eagle Rods, Forged pistons, and roller rockers... all the good stuff. Oversized exhaust manifolds from Ram Air Reproductions, 800 CFM Quadrajet, Holley Dominator Intake, 2 1/2" exhaust, etc. Engine wasn't put on dyno but estimated at 450+ HP. Fast car with automatic behind a 3200 stall converter.

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