Vehicle Description
1976 Pontiac Trans Am
1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – 455, 4-Speed, 75k-Mile Survivor, Numbers-Matching
This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is an exceptional example of a mostly original, un-restored survivor car. Representing the final production year for both the legendary 455ci V8 engine and the classic round headlight front fascia, this vehicle holds historical significance for muscle car purists. Draped in its factory-correct Starlight Black paint with optional Deluxe Black interior, this rare 4-speed manual Trans Am offers a unique opportunity to own a highly optioned, well-preserved piece of American automotive history.
Highlights
- Highly optioned, numbers-matching survivor car
- 75,183 actual miles (current title denotes “actual mileage”)
- Final year for the 455ci V8 engine and round headlights
- Includes rare factory options like the rear seat console
- Pontiac Historical Services (PHS) documentation
Factory 455 4BBL Performance Package
- 4 BBL 455 cubic-inch V8 engine
- 4-speed manual close-ratio transmission
- 3.23 axle ratio
- Specifically tuned exhaust system
- Specific package identification
Engine & Drivetrain
- Numbers-matching 455ci 4-barrel V8 engine
- Numbers-matching Borg-Warner Super T-10 4-speed manual transmission
- Factory-equipped super cooling radiator
- Rebuilt original starter left unpainted for originality
- New radiator installed 5 years ago
- New clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing replaced 7 years ago
- New fuel pump and fuel filter installed in October 2026
- Runs very well-- Motor runs strong and does not use oil; transmission shifts smoothly
Exterior
- Factory-correct Starlight Black paint with excellent gloss
- 50th Anniversary gold decal package and gold trim accents added under previous ownership
- Standard shaker hood, air extractors, deflectors, and deck lid spoiler
- Factory Soft Ray tinted glass on all windows
- Factory roof drip moldings
- Sheet metal is super straight across all panels, fenders, doors, trunk, and hood with zero body rust
- No door sag which is typical in these cars
- Hood and trunk open and close properly
Interior
- Deluxe Black vinyl interior
- Custom Trim Group featuring custom bucket seats, custom rear seats, and custom interior appointments
- Front and rear seat center consoles (the rear seat console being a rare option)
- Original Formula steering wheel
- Factory Rally Gauges with clock and tachometer
- Lamp Group including luggage, glove box, and instrument panel courtesy lamps
- Factory-ordered additional acoustical insulation
- Factory AM/FM stereo radio and Stereo 8-track tape player
- All factory gauges, lights, and the AM/FM radio are fully operational
- Black nylon cut-pile carpeting is well preserved and includes factory front floor mats
- Newly installed trunk mat placed over an excellent trunk pan
Chassis & Suspension
- Standard variable-ratio power steering and power disc brakes
- Upgraded aftermarket rear air shocks that operate properly
- Gold Honeycomb wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
- Nicely preserved by an older undercoating applied when new
- Solid floor pans with only minor surface discoloration
- Drives vey well-- Car tracks straight with no rattles or shakes
Known Imperfections
- One very tiny dimple imperfection located just upward and left of the driver's side door handle
- Dashboard clock does not work
- 8-track tape player functionality is currently unknown
Ownership History
- Lovingly preserved by the current owner for the past 25 years
- Always garage-kept and protected from the elements during current ownership
Additional Info
- Assembled at the General Motors Norwood, Ohio plant
- Originally delivered to Meyer Bros. Auto Co. in Belleville, Illinois
- Accompanied by Pontiac Historical Services documentation, which includes the original build sheet and reproduction window sticker
Decoding the manufacturer trim tag reveals:
Line 1: Model Year & Production Information
- ST 76: 1976 Model Year
- 2FS87: GM Division and Body Style
- 2: Pontiac.
- F: F-Body platform (Firebird)
- S: Firebird Series
- 87: 2-Door Sport Coupe
- N: Assembled at the Norwood, Ohio assembly plant
- 257732 BDY: Fisher Body unit sequence number
Line 2: Interior Trim & Exterior Paint
- TR 19N: Deluxe Black Vinyl interior trim
- A51: Strato Bucket Seats
- 19L: Starlight Black lower body paint code
- 19U PNT: Starlight Black upper body paint code
Line 3: Build Date & Trans Am Authentication
- 06D: Built during the 4th week (D) of June (06), 1976
- WS4: RPO code confirming a true Trans Am
- BLK: Secondary interior appointment color code (Black carpets, dash, steering column, and package tray)
Line 4: Internal Fisher Body Code
- 340561: Fisher Body internal time/date scheduling numbers
Engine and Transmission Codes documenting numbers-matching drivetrain:
Engine Suffix Code: WX
Engine Partial VIN Stamp: 26N594398
Cylinder Head Code: 6H
Cylinder Head Date Code: E056 (May 5, 1976)
Transmission Code: 1304 065 903
Transmission Partial VIN Stamp: 26N594398
Transmission Date Code: 1-6--76 (Jan 6, 1976)
This beautifully preserved Trans Am stands out as an un-restored time capsule from the end of the muscle car era. For the discerning collector seeking factory originality, this final-year 455 4-speed survivor presents a rare opportunity...
