alwayscode390
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- Apr 2, 2009
Bigger pics (same as above) here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3312652/1989-pontiac-trans-am#33126520003
This is a 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am TTA.
They only made 1555 of these cars, and only for one year.
It is the 20th anniversary Special Edition.
These cars came from the factory with the Turbo Buick 3.8 v6 and an a/a intercooler. The same setup as the Grand Nationals.
I ran across this car locally and jumped on it because of its history. Its car #5 , its a documented festival car (it was at the Indy 500), and it has FACTORY cloth seats (1 of 187).
It has 155,000 miles. At one point it was obviously a great running car.
I have only put 200 miles on it in the last 3 years, other than that it has sat in storage waiting for a bunch of mods.
I had "big plans" for it (heads, cam, turbo, ect) and was going to molest it all to hell ... and decided that I probably should sell it off to a collector or someone that wants to mainly restore it.
Interior is fully stock including the radio and steering wheel. NO tears or RIPS in the interior anywhere.
T-Tops do NOT leak, but the black bars are starting to rust.
The paint is in great shape, BESIDES the clear coat is starting to peel off down the side of the rear pillar pretty good. Will need a repaint ... not many chips in the nose.
No major dents, or dings that I notice.
Headlights, power antennae, and power windows work great.
Car has ALL badges. Original Pace Car on the sides. Has original t-top bag in the back with the TTA logo.
Needs the hatch motor replaced, but will include it.
The rear spoiler is splitting pretty good but is complete.
Needs a cat converter if its to be inspected in the city, I have one and can include it IF I CAN FIND IT ... I recently moved. (a universal magnaflow).
The car runs GREAT when it runs. Heres the catch , it wont start all the time. It either needs a new starter, something in the column ignition, or the VATS disabled. All are easy fixes, and I can include a starter IF I CAN FIND IT ... I moved recently.
MODS:
*Razor Meth Kit (always shows its LOW , will need a new sensor)
*KN Cone Filter
*Nitto Drag Radials
*Dyno tune,
*Flowmaster 3" Exhaust with cat delete from DP back (STILL HAS STOCK TIPS)
*Edelbrock Performer RPM cam/lifter/springs/timing chain set (20k miles on it),
*MSD 50 lb injectors (20k miles)
*Scan master,
*Autometer Boost/Pyro/Fuel pressure guages on the a-pillar
*Manual fan switch override,
*Fuel pressure regulator (adjustable)
*msd Coil Pack and ignition module
*MAF translator with LT1 maf
*adjustable wastegate actuator
*rebuilt stock turbo (20k miles)
*Custom Mease Aluminum intercooler shroud
*high torque starter (20k miles, car eats up starters from the heat)
Maintenance Parts replaced with less than 500 miles on them:
*Crank Sensor
*MSD plug wires
*AC Delco Plugs
*Misc Vaccum lines, fittings, and breathers
*Valve cover gaskets
*TPS sensor
It honestly should be an easy project for someone who just wants a cruiser. I let it sit because I had "big plans" for it (heads/cam/turbo, ect).
I am sick of watching it age and never finding the time to put into it.
I'm not trying to make any money on this, just trying to recoop most of the money I have into it.
Here is a video of it idling before I parked it up until this point:
http://www.streetfire.net/video/TTA-Cam-Idle-Vid_680517.htm
NADA is valuing these cars at $13,000 - $22,000. Not sure if this cars history will outweigh the high miles or not.
***AS IS I want $9999 OBO
You are welcome to come look at it if truely interested and try to get it running or do whatever tests on it and check it out. No tire kickers please ... i'm a busy person with limited spare time.
THANKS for your time !!!
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