1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE
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1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE $89,995

"This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE is a REAL DEAL ""Smokey and the Bandit"" Special Edition Trans Am that's loaded with factory options and documented by its original build sheet. Few American performance cars have ever achieved the kind of cultural saturation that the Pontiac Trans Am reached in 1977 - and no single moment accelerated that ascent more dramatically than the summer release of Smokey and the Bandit. When Burt Reynolds slid behind the wheel of a black-and-gold Trans Am and pointed it toward Texarkana, he didn't just make a movie - he made an icon. The Trans Am's roots run deep in Pontiac's performance heritage. Introduced in 1969 as a road-ready homologation of Pontiac's Trans-Am racing program, the nameplate had spent nearly a decade building a loyal following among serious performance enthusiasts before the broader American public discovered it on the silver screen. By 1977, the second-generation Trans Am - riding on the F-body platform shared with the Camaro but unmistakably its own machine - had matured into a commanding, drama-filled presence on the road. The signature Shaker hood scoop, the bold Firebird decal stretching across the hood, and the available black-over-gold Special Edition package gave the car a visual swagger that nothing else on American roads could touch. The Special Edition package offered in 1977 featured the now-legendary Starlight Black exterior with gold striping and the screaming chicken hood decal that became one of the most recognizable graphics in automotive history. Inside, buyers found a cockpit-like interior with deeply bolstered bucket seats, a center console, and instrumentation that communicated serious intent. This was not a car for the timid. Under the hood, the 1977 Trans Am SE was motivated by Pontiac's 400 cubic inch V8, producing 200 horsepower in an era when emissions regulations had already zapped Detroit's output figures - yet what the numbers failed to capture was the torque-rich, chest-thumping character of that big-displacement engine, which delivered a driving experience far more satisfying than the spec sheet suggested and the Trans Am SE remained a genuinely thrilling machine in an automotive landscape that was rapidly going soft. Smokey and the Bandit grossed over $100 million in the US and became the second-highest-grossing film of 1977, trailing only Star Wars. What had been a beloved enthusiast's car became a full-blown American cultural phenomenon overnight. Decades later, the 1977 Trans Am SE remains one of the most emotionally charged and recognizable collector cars in existence, evoking an era of open highways, and unapologetic American style that has never entirely gone out of fashion. A 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE is more than a collector car - it's a piece of American cinema history, muscle car heritage, and pop culture mythology all wrapped in black and gold. In total, only 549 W72 SE cars were produced with an automatic, which makes this example an exceptionally rare piece of automotive history. This particular Pontiac comes to us from a collector who took exceptionally great care of the car during his 43 years of ownership and who reportedly purchased it from its original owner. Under the shaker hood of this '77 Trans Am SE is the Numbers Matching L78 400 cubic inch V8 engine topped with a single 4 barrel carburetor that together were said to have produced 200 horsepower from the factory. The numbers matching Y6 400 V8 is backed by the numbers matching TH350 3-Speed Automatic Transmission that makes this iconic Pontiac an easy car for anybody to drive and enjoy. Exhaust is sent through a single exhaust setup and out of the rear via a pair of tailpipes that are outfitted with the correct ""Trans Am"" style exhaust tips, producing a terrific rumble at idle and while cruising down the road. This 1977 Firebird Trans Am is absolutely loaded with fantastic options! With power steering, squeezing in and out of a tight parking spot at the local ice cream parlor or car show is almost effortless and easily accomplished single-handedly. Further assisting with parking efforts and the occasional lane change is the color-matched adjustable outside sport mirrors that greatly improve visibility down the sides of this Pontiac. Power front disc brakes are another great factory option equipped on this Trans Am since it makes bringing this 70s muscle car to a complete stop much easier and much more reliable. You'll also be able to keep the rubber to the pavement since this 1977 SE Trans Am comes equipped with a ""Safe-T-Track"" positraction rear differential. Riding on a set of gold-trimmed YJ8 aluminum ""Snowflake"" wheels, mounted with a set of brand new BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am has a fantastic look and even better ride. Additionally, a ""Space Saver"" spare tire along with an inflation canister are found in trunk, just how this car came when it rolled off the Norwood, Ohio, factory floor back in 1977. The body of this '77 Trans Am has been correctly refinished in Starlight Black, accented with the iconic golden Special Edition decals including, of course, the Screaming Chicken along with removable T-Tops! The interior of this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE is in fantastic condition too! The front buckets and rear seats are correctly upholstered in the deluxe trim package, just how it came back in 1977. The center console, gold anodized Formula steering wheel, matching door panels, carpeting, and brand new floor mats are all in great shape as well, and all retain a wonderful stock appearance. Like the drivetrain of this Trans Am, the interior is loaded with options! The Formula Steering Wheel is a tilt steering wheel which makes it easier to get in and out of this Trans Am as well as more comfortable for anybody to drive. The driver is also treated to factory cruise control for a more enjoyable touring experience. Staying cool on a warm summer day should be easy in this Trans Am since it comes equipped with Factory Air Conditioning. You'll also be able to listen to all of your 70s tunes since this 1977 T/A comes equipped with an AM/FM stereo along with a factory 8-Track player. You won't have to worry about forgetting your keys in this car since it comes with a key buzzer system that is a novelty for the period. Moreover, you can easily pop the trunk when you utilize the optional remote trunk opener, something it came with back in 1977. The instrument cluster is elevated by engine-turned gold anodized trim and comes outfitted with a 100 MPH speedometer, 6,000 RPM tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, volt gauge, and fuel gauge, along with a clock. The deluxe interior on this Trans Am is finished off with a deluxe-only grab bar and ash tray, as well as a padded dash and locking glovebox. Whether you're buying your first muscle car, or you're an established collector seeking to add a documented, numbers matching, real deal car to your existing collection, this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
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