1976 Pontiac Firebird
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Step back into the golden age of American performance with this beautifully kept, one-owner 1976 Trans Am. Offered by the daughter of its original owner, this example captures everything that made the Trans Am a legend - bold style, unmistakable sound, and a true driver's connection. Powering this Trans Am is Pontiac's 400 cubic-inch L78 V8, producing 185 net horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Though modest by today's standards, these are 'net' ratings measured with full accessories and exhaust - not the old 'gross' numbers. On the earlier scale, this engine would have exceeded 250 horsepower. More importantly, it delivers broad, effortless torque, the kind that defined Pontiac's reputation for real-world performance. Backing that power is a factory 4-speed manual transmission, either the Muncie M20 (early production) or the Borg-Warner Super T-10 (late production). Both are heavy-duty, fully synchronized gearboxes built to handle big V8 torque with confidence. The Super T-10's aluminum case and close-ratio gearing provided crisp, precise shifts and kept the 400 in its sweet spot through every gear. Only about 5,400 Trans Ams were built with this 4-speed setup in 1976, making it a rare and highly sought-after combination today. Finished in bright Yellow with the iconic...