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The ad says it's a 25th anniversary. That can't be right. In 83 the TA hadn't been around for that long. Also the VIN has a S for the engine code. S is the code for the LB8, aka the MPFI V6, which didn't exist yet in 83. The ad lists it as a V8. Either the VIN is a typo or the car is a fraud.
The full name of the car is 1983 TransAm 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Pace car replica. The car paced the 25th DT500, thats why its called a 25th. Not to be confused with the 1994 25th T/A.
Id say the Vin # is a typo.
In the Jan 05' issue of HPP there is a great article about a DT500 car with less than 5,000 miles on it.
That car is only about a little over an hour away from me. I should go look at it A member of another message board has mentioned seeing the car a couple of times. He says its been there for a long time.
Originally posted by cdartz The ad says it's a 25th anniversary. That can't be right. In 83 the TA hadn't been around for that long. Also the VIN has a S for the engine code. S is the code for the LB8, aka the MPFI V6, which didn't exist yet in 83. The ad lists it as a V8. Either the VIN is a typo or the car is a fraud.
HMM here is the vin decode from here.....
Here are the results for your query on: 1G2AW87S9DN218668
Made in: United States
Manufacturer: General Motors
Make: Pontiac
Restraint System: Manual belts
Carline Series: Trans Am
Body Type: 2 door coupe
Engine Code: 305 ci V8 LU5 (1983)
9 is the CHECK DIGIT.
Model Year: 1983
Assembly Plant: Norwood
Production Sequence: 218668
it says in the vin it has a v8....according to the vin decoder on here..????
now the 25 th ta is bs completely ...LOL
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Originally posted by ljnowell It would be, but the 25th isnt the anniversary of the TA, its the anniversary of the Daytona 500. Could be real, I guess.
that would make more sense wouldnt it ...LMAO
oops overlooking stuff again...LMAO
good catch on that one bro
__________________ •"I work on my chevy because I want to ..I work on your ford because you pay me too"------THEGENERAL
•"If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?"-------George Carlin
•There's a place for all of gods creatures .....right next to the Potatoes & Gravy!
•R.I.P. Johnny Carson, 1925 - 2005 You will be missed.......
•"Never argue with an idiot, they'll just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience".....METALICAMARORS
Well, by ***. I still dont know about the authenticity of it. There are a lot of jokers out there, especially nowadays, when everyone thinks everything is worth its weight in gold.
Originally posted by ljnowell Well, by ***. I still dont know about the authenticity of it. There are a lot of jokers out there, especially nowadays, when everyone thinks everything is worth its weight in gold.
definatly have to agree with that...LOL
i get a kick out of some of these guys that say their car is worth so much because it used to have this on it or it used to have that on it when someone removed it or they did ...LOL
and the authenticity of that car is honestly unknown with out seeing it in person and haveing the proper documentation to check it with ...
__________________ •"I work on my chevy because I want to ..I work on your ford because you pay me too"------THEGENERAL
•"If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?"-------George Carlin
•There's a place for all of gods creatures .....right next to the Potatoes & Gravy!
•R.I.P. Johnny Carson, 1925 - 2005 You will be missed.......
•"Never argue with an idiot, they'll just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience".....METALICAMARORS
Well Dan!
I think you should get it, and store it out here, away from all the snow and salt on the road out by you!
Then, Alex can come out and see it!
I wonder if it has the floor mats, and the decal package in the box still!
Very nice looking car!
BTW Dan, you owe me 10 bucks! I signed you up for SEMA the other day!
Getting close! Better send me the details of your trip!
Later guys,
George
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1989 20th Anniv. Turbo Trans Am #231 (autographed by Emerson Fittapaldi in gold, winner of the 1989 Indy 500, on my dash panel glove pocket)
Featured in:
Books:
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1969-1999 Photo Album
Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000 Photo History
Firebird Trans Am by David Newhardt
Magazines:
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Originally posted by 82FirebirdTA With 159 miles I hope it does!
The car has been for sale a looooong time and it is in mint condition. And it does have the floor mats and sticker package. Have more pictures somewhere on one of these computers.
PS. 5th The existence of the Hardtop 25th Daytona was finally verified.
Originally posted by 82RECAROTA The car has been for sale a looooong time and it is in mint condition. And it does have the floor mats and sticker package. Have more pictures somewhere on one of these computers.
PS. 5th The existence of the Hardtop 25th Daytona was finally verified.
I'm glad there was finally some solid proof of that...
I'm going to have to get one of these 25th Daytonas :lala:
My 1-05 HPP was late, I finaly get to see what the buzz is about.
The article questions the worth of this model. His last line in the write up notes he is looking for an "elusive" 82 Recaro T/A.
Could be a teaser for an up comming feature. Id like to see more 3rd gens Firebirds in HPP, they are out there !
__________________ 1985 Trans Am Recaro Option (AS5)
67,000 miles 5.0 TPI Hi Flow MAF
TPI Airfoil w/Bypass Flowmaster WS6 (.92g)
3:27 Borg Warner Posi K&N Filtration
170 T-Stat
Man, if I was a rich guy I'd be on that machine. Then I'd go to Vegas and grab that 1LE in the car show. Amazing what's out there sometimes. Saw an 82 Pace car on Ebay when it was just getting started, still had dealer plastic on the carpet. Went for about 15 grand as I remember.
Originally posted by Scania Now if that is true thats a good price for us in Sweden. We have to pay about 10-13000 USdolldars for thirdgens in good condition with 70-100k on it.
A member of another message board has mentioned seeing the car a couple of times. He says its been there for a long time. 
I'm glad there was finally some solid proof of that...
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