[CT] 1985 Pontiac Trans Am 56,000 mile Survivor For Sale
02-12-2015, 08:10 AM
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1985 Pontiac Trans Am 56,000 mile Survivor For Sale
Survivor is an often abused word in this hobby but in this case it really fits.
This car is 100% original paint & the interior is in STUNNING condition. 1985 was the first year for the new ground effects look and this car is finished in beautiful code 26 Dark Blue enamel paint - WA8596. The dot graphics stripes are in perfect condition, with no cuts, scratches or peeling of any kind and the lower grey accent ground effects are perfect as well.
Nicely optioned, this car has only had 116 mile put on it in the last 10 years and has been garage kept it's whole life. The brand new for 1985 LB9 Tuned Port 305 CID rated at 205 hp & 270 lb feet of torque starts easily with no smoke whatsoever. Coupled with the automatic, WS6 handling package, GW6 3:27 performance gears in the J65 Borg Warner 9 Bolt rear axle, this car is more than ready to take on the streets.
The interior got the AR9 Custom cloth 2-tone grey buckets with split folding rear seats and deluxe luggage compartment trim. The top of the line UQ7 cassette stereo w/EQ found it's way in and works flawlessly with the factory sub woofers. Cruise, tilt, A/C power mirrors, windows, hatch release all work perfectly and as you would expect them to in a low mile survivor. The sun visors are tight & nice as is the original headliner and sail panel trims. On the outside the lights all work, the unidirectional BFG's have good tread, and the headlights go up and down flawlessly without any gear grind at all.
I just dropped the car off yesterday for a full detail although it really doesn't need much - I also have a brand new AC Delco battery to replace the big box/no name brand that's in there now - just to keep it all GM! Price is $7950 OBO and I can assist with delivery in the Northeast for an extra fee if needed. This is a truly great find and for a 30 year old car to be this original & untouched is rare. You couldn't buy a beater and get it to this level for this price.
I'll have more pictures early next week once the detail is done but these should get you started. Feel free to contact me at thebosspontiac@hotmail.com and send me your phone number so I can call you back.
Thanks Third Gen.
This car is 100% original paint & the interior is in STUNNING condition. 1985 was the first year for the new ground effects look and this car is finished in beautiful code 26 Dark Blue enamel paint - WA8596. The dot graphics stripes are in perfect condition, with no cuts, scratches or peeling of any kind and the lower grey accent ground effects are perfect as well.
Nicely optioned, this car has only had 116 mile put on it in the last 10 years and has been garage kept it's whole life. The brand new for 1985 LB9 Tuned Port 305 CID rated at 205 hp & 270 lb feet of torque starts easily with no smoke whatsoever. Coupled with the automatic, WS6 handling package, GW6 3:27 performance gears in the J65 Borg Warner 9 Bolt rear axle, this car is more than ready to take on the streets.
The interior got the AR9 Custom cloth 2-tone grey buckets with split folding rear seats and deluxe luggage compartment trim. The top of the line UQ7 cassette stereo w/EQ found it's way in and works flawlessly with the factory sub woofers. Cruise, tilt, A/C power mirrors, windows, hatch release all work perfectly and as you would expect them to in a low mile survivor. The sun visors are tight & nice as is the original headliner and sail panel trims. On the outside the lights all work, the unidirectional BFG's have good tread, and the headlights go up and down flawlessly without any gear grind at all.
I just dropped the car off yesterday for a full detail although it really doesn't need much - I also have a brand new AC Delco battery to replace the big box/no name brand that's in there now - just to keep it all GM! Price is $7950 OBO and I can assist with delivery in the Northeast for an extra fee if needed. This is a truly great find and for a 30 year old car to be this original & untouched is rare. You couldn't buy a beater and get it to this level for this price.
I'll have more pictures early next week once the detail is done but these should get you started. Feel free to contact me at thebosspontiac@hotmail.com and send me your phone number so I can call you back.
Thanks Third Gen.
02-12-2015, 09:28 AM
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Re: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am 56,000 mile Survivor For Sale
Wow Chris, really really nice.
If it weren't for the 989 miles between us and the fact you have like 10 feet of snow right now, I'd be all over this.
Wonder what shipping would be????? hmmmmmm. (Wife would probably kill me)
GLWS!!!!!
If it weren't for the 989 miles between us and the fact you have like 10 feet of snow right now, I'd be all over this.
Wonder what shipping would be????? hmmmmmm. (Wife would probably kill me)
GLWS!!!!!
02-12-2015, 09:43 AM
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Re: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am 56,000 mile Survivor For Sale
Bob, check with roy@doortodoortransport.net he'd be able to give you some pricing and he knows where I am in CT. I think I've priced it under market so you should be able to get it shipped and still be good on the value.
Just buy something nice for the wife this Saturday and she'll be good.
Just buy something nice for the wife this Saturday and she'll be good.
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02-16-2015, 01:31 PM
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Re: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am 56,000 mile Survivor For Sale
They were still taking care of a few things when I stopped today - might pick it up tomorrow or Wednesday depending upon weather. The paint is STUNNING - there's a full reflection of me in that 30 y.o. paint on the quarter panel!
This car is REALLY NICE - on e-bay before the end of the week if not sold.
This car is REALLY NICE - on e-bay before the end of the week if not sold.
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02-18-2015, 09:16 PM
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Re: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am 56,000 mile Survivor For Sale
Car looks absolutely stunning! My garage is full, but if it wasn't I would be interested, I am a big fan of survivor cars.
On a side note-love the Knafel Pontiac sign-that historical entity is from my neck of the woods. GLWS!
On a side note-love the Knafel Pontiac sign-that historical entity is from my neck of the woods. GLWS!
02-19-2015, 07:52 AM
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ok as you may know IMissmy86TA misses his 86 TA.. me. and wow that looks like my old car man in the inside. I am so freakin tempted to sell my car and buy that and paint it black. omg. that was my interior..lol the only thing missing is t-tops. very nice shape. no way I can talk the wife into it..
sweet ride man.. you do have too many cars.. I bet you picked that up for a song.
sweet ride man.. you do have too many cars.. I bet you picked that up for a song.
02-19-2015, 08:11 AM
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Send me some pics of yours - thebosspontiac@hotmail.com - I'd probably trade with you.
If it had T-tops it would be staying!
If it had T-tops it would be staying!
02-19-2015, 08:30 AM
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Send me some pics of yours - thebosspontiac@hotmail.com - I'd probably trade with you.
If it had T-tops it would be staying!
If it had T-tops it would be staying!
but I think I wont be trading as that would be a foolish since I would need t-top and my car is rare
02-19-2015, 08:53 AM
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My album is here: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/album.php?albumid=1773
but I think I wont be trading as that would be a foolish since I would need t-top and my car is rare
but I think I wont be trading as that would be a foolish since I would need t-top and my car is rare
02-19-2015, 11:47 AM
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sorry just dreaming of having Ts cut out lol
02-19-2015, 07:51 PM
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Wow, that is a gorgeous car!!!! Hardtop, perfect color combo, original paint.... Beautiful!!! First one in a long time that has caught my attention. Reminds me quite a bit of my Dad's '85 that he had when almost new. I just bought another low mile 3rd gen which is on its way, if I hadn't i'd seriously consider yours.
By the way, you live relatively close to me (I saw a pic of your red IROC that you must have bought from Don and I live about 20 min from him). We should catch up at a cruise night / car show this summer. Would love to see your black car (and this one of course if you still have it!).
By the way, you live relatively close to me (I saw a pic of your red IROC that you must have bought from Don and I live about 20 min from him). We should catch up at a cruise night / car show this summer. Would love to see your black car (and this one of course if you still have it!).
02-19-2015, 07:57 PM
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Re: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am 56,000 mile Survivor For Sale
What a nice car. Love that it's hardtop, too.
GLWS!!!!!!!
GLWS!!!!!!!
02-20-2015, 07:22 AM
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Wow, that is a gorgeous car!!!! Hardtop, perfect color combo, original paint.... Beautiful!!! First one in a long time that has caught my attention. Reminds me quite a bit of my Dad's '85 that he had when almost new. I just bought another low mile 3rd gen which is on its way, if I hadn't i'd seriously consider yours.
By the way, you live relatively close to me (I saw a pic of your red IROC that you must have bought from Don and I live about 20 min from him). We should catch up at a cruise night / car show this summer. Would love to see your black car (and this one of course if you still have it!).
By the way, you live relatively close to me (I saw a pic of your red IROC that you must have bought from Don and I live about 20 min from him). We should catch up at a cruise night / car show this summer. Would love to see your black car (and this one of course if you still have it!).
02-24-2015, 07:20 AM
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Bob, I am major jealous.. What a nice TA.. you gonna keep the miles low or enjoy the car?
02-24-2015, 07:32 AM
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I think with the cars I have I can pretty much keep the driving to a minimum. I put less than 500 miles on my 88 last year. Gonna try and hit some shows this year with this one and the TTA.
I was really thinking of doing a LSX and ripping out the auto and throwing in a 6 speed and adding a roll cage, tub the rears and all that!!!!!!
JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!! I'd never do that!
I'll take care of it for ya!
02-24-2015, 07:58 AM
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Ha, I know you're jealous. I said to Chris after waffling and sitting on the fence to trade you! Then I said, I'm going for it. It is a beautiful car. I miss my 85 that I ordered new.It was Bright blue metallic WS6/w tops.
I think with the cars I have I can pretty much keep the driving to a minimum. I put less than 500 miles on my 88 last year. Gonna try and hit some shows this year with this one and the TTA.
I was really thinking of doing a LSX and ripping out the auto and throwing in a 6 speed and adding a roll cage, tub the rears and all that!!!!!!
JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!! I'd never do that!
I'll take care of it for ya!
I think with the cars I have I can pretty much keep the driving to a minimum. I put less than 500 miles on my 88 last year. Gonna try and hit some shows this year with this one and the TTA.
I was really thinking of doing a LSX and ripping out the auto and throwing in a 6 speed and adding a roll cage, tub the rears and all that!!!!!!
JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!! I'd never do that!
I'll take care of it for ya!
if ever in Ohio (TA nats?) I would love a ride or dare I ask for a drive? 
02-24-2015, 08:47 AM
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Is it just me, or did the gauges look a little ****ed? Tachometer reading like it's idling, volt meter pegged 0? lol
02-24-2015, 08:57 AM
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Im increasingly envious of Bobs stable of cars! Nice buy!
02-24-2015, 09:34 AM
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I plan on going to the cruise from the show to Tipp and stay at tipp and go home later. I wont stay for sunday. Bob, I will take you up on it if you go. I would love to flash back to my old car, man.
I have a friend who owns a porsche Targa s4 and he used to have a 88 GTA. We drove each others cars for a bit together. I will never forget that day and neither will he.
Also I would let you drive mine as well. 5 speed totally changes the feel of the car as you know.
02-24-2015, 09:34 AM
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That almost happened when I bought the current one.. kept asking and she would never let me so one day I showed up with one.. she was ticked but has gotten over it and I have the car.
02-24-2015, 10:07 AM
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As far as the 5 speed totally changing the feel of the car...When I met my wife in 87, She was driving a Burgundy 85 T/A 305 H.O 5 Speed, Tops, loaded. Yeah, totally different feel, loved that car. We traded it in 93 since we both had T/As for.........wait.......wait for it........A Mazda B2600 pickup!!!!!!!!!
You learn I guess.
02-24-2015, 10:36 AM
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"Hey Honey..I think I'll go out and trade the IROC in for a truck. Now that we're new home owners, we need a truck!"
That's what I said!
02-24-2015, 10:36 AM
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"Hey honey........look what I just bought!!!!!" Must be love. You gotta very nice T/A though. I love black. My Acura is black. You gotta constantly be dusting it.
As far as the 5 speed totally changing the feel of the car...When I met my wife in 87, She was driving a Burgundy 85 T/A 305 H.O 5 Speed, Tops, loaded. Yeah, totally different feel, loved that car. We traded it in 93 since we both had T/As for.........wait.......wait for it........A Mazda B2600 pickup!!!!!!!!!
You learn I guess.
As far as the 5 speed totally changing the feel of the car...When I met my wife in 87, She was driving a Burgundy 85 T/A 305 H.O 5 Speed, Tops, loaded. Yeah, totally different feel, loved that car. We traded it in 93 since we both had T/As for.........wait.......wait for it........A Mazda B2600 pickup!!!!!!!!!
You learn I guess.
I have a car cover on it in storage right now.. visiting a week ago and pulled off the cover.. looked so fine. not too dusty. looked show ready
I cant freakin wait for summer.
02-24-2015, 10:40 AM
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I had a rough month or two but after that I kept it and she has even taken a ride in it... so all is well
I have a car cover on it in storage right now.. visiting a week ago and pulled off the cover.. looked so fine. not too dusty. looked show ready
I cant freakin wait for summer.
I have a car cover on it in storage right now.. visiting a week ago and pulled off the cover.. looked so fine. not too dusty. looked show ready
I cant freakin wait for summer.
I am sooo ready for spring/summer!
02-24-2015, 10:47 AM
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I had a rough month or two but after that I kept it and she has even taken a ride in it... so all is well
I have a car cover on it in storage right now.. visiting a week ago and pulled off the cover.. looked so fine. not too dusty. looked show ready
I cant freakin wait for summer.
I have a car cover on it in storage right now.. visiting a week ago and pulled off the cover.. looked so fine. not too dusty. looked show ready
I cant freakin wait for summer.
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