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Old 06-01-2016, 05:25 AM
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June 2016 COTM **WINNER**



Congratulations, IMISSMY86TA! You are the COTM Winner as the quintessential Black GTA wins Trans Am Month. Like your competition this month, you did an awesome job of representing your car, TGO, and the COTM program.











Mine is a 1988 GTA 5.0 5 speed. One of 809 made. all stock except the exhaust tips at the 50% tint on the windows. I used to have black formula rims and also had plastidipped my gold crosslaces. it is now back to the original golds and lookin sharp

I am honored to be among these great Trans Ams!
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The quality, look, low miles and the fact that you are giving it up for your family got my vote.

Now, can we talk you into keeping it?
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Congrats on your win... it's very well deserved!
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Congrats on the win Mike! Well deserved for sure. Nice to have been your competition this month!
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Congratulations! Pontiac proved over the years that a black trans am with gold wheels and trim is always a winning combination! Sorry to see it go.

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Thanks Guys!
Going out with a bang
I appreciate all your support. I transfer title today and she goes on carrier tomorrow or Friday.

Sorry I have been working late last night and this morning so I didnt see this till now

Bless you all!

Mike
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Good for you man, congrats!! Got my vote, I have always loved your car!

Congrats on the sale and stick around on the forums. Hopefully you can pick up another at some point in the future!
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Good for you man, congrats!! Got my vote, I have always loved your car!

Congrats on the sale and stick around on the forums. Hopefully you can pick up another at some point in the future!
Yeah I think I will be off the forums for a bit and take a break as its kind of heart breaking. I may not get a 3rd gen in the future but if I do it will be a driver with some miles.
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Congrats. Im sure we will see you on here with another nice Pontiac again bro.
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Yeah I think I will be off the forums for a bit and take a break as its kind of heart breaking. I may not get a 3rd gen in the future but if I do it will be a driver with some miles.
Congrats on the win! Truly a stunning car, and sorry to see it go. You will be back though I'm sure!
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Yeah I think I will be off the forums for a bit and take a break as its kind of heart breaking. I may not get a 3rd gen in the future but if I do it will be a driver with some miles.
And you'll be kicking yourself. I'm not rubbing it in, just warning you while there is still 11th hour time.

I just hope the new owner isn't one of those car parter-outers.
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Maybe the criteria soon for COTM can be the two-tone cars.
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And you'll be kicking yourself. I'm not rubbing it in, just warning you while there is still 11th hour time.

I just hope the new owner isn't one of those car parter-outers.
it has sold to a new member on here who I wont disclose unless they request. I received the cash today and the title has been transferred. He only has to pick it up.

I thank all of you for the honor!
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Way to go out on top! Congrats!
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Way to go out on top! Congrats!
Thanks Don
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Congratulations on winning COTM! It's a fantastic car, and you've been a great caretaker. Certainly a moment to be proud of.

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Congratulations! And time for a name change... IMissMy88GTA.
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Congratulations! And time for a name change... IMissMy88GTA.

believe it or not but I miss my 86 the most. it was the perfect look. Maybe that will be my next one. a base TA black with silver. subs and UT4 with white letter GTs
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Congrats again Mike! Going out on top for sure. I'll hold on to the 85 for ya!
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Congrats again Mike! Going out on top for sure. I'll hold on to the 85 for ya!
Thanks I do love your 85!
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Thanks, its a fun driver.
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Congratulations! That black GTA is absolutely stunning. It was a kind of tight run but it made it to the top. I hope the new owner will take good care of it just like you did.
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Congratulations! That black GTA is absolutely stunning. It was a kind of tight run but it made it to the top. I hope the new owner will take good care of it just like you did.
Thanks Fireblood I love your car... esp the hubcaps!
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Congrats on COTM. Glad I got to see her last year at the Nats! Bittersweet story that you will remember the win around the same time you sold the car. Good luck to you on your move and hope you get another F body in the future!
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I also want to say congratulation on the win.

The new owner is getting a COTM first pic. Nice.

Hopefully it stays that way.

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Congrats on COTM. Glad I got to see her last year at the Nats! Bittersweet story that you will remember the win around the same time you sold the car. Good luck to you on your move and hope you get another F body in the future!
Yeah. We all are just caretakers

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I also want to say congratulation on the win.
The new owner is getting a COTM first pic. Nice.
Hopefully it stays that way.
Thanks I am sure he will keep it nice. Just will be so far away from me.
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Congratulations, such an outstanding car. I love it!
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Re: June 2016 COTM **WINNER**

Originally Posted by IMissMy86TA
believe it or not but I miss my 86 the most. it was the perfect look. Maybe that will be my next one. a base TA black with silver. subs and UT4 with white letter GTs
I think I saw one of those at a hobby shop in Lancaster today. It might have been an '85 though.
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Man, I love this car..
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thanks guys appreciate all the kind words
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Again, congrats on the win. Love all the pictures of the Bird, but I'am not a fan of the one that was used for the COTM. The one in your Avatar shows everything from a nice angle, but a lot is lost in that backside overhead view with a cracked asphalt parking lot and car in the background, plus your hood is open. Just my

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Again, congrats on the win. Love all the pictures of the Bird, but I'am not a fan of the one that was used for the COTM. The one in your Avatar shows everything from a nice angle, but a lot is lost in that backside overhead view with a cracked asphalt parking lot and car in the background, plus your hood is open. Just my

I really agree but didnt say anything since I am just feel honor for the win.
oh well. so many better pics tough than the one on the front page.
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