88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
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Car: 89 GTA ASC Conv., Prev: 89 GTA 6.3L
Engine: 5.7L L98 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 Automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.27:1 w/ JG1 Options:B2L, N10, U1A
Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
Looks really nice. Congrats.
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From: Hilton Head Island, SC
Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 liter V-8
Transmission: 4 speed auto
Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
Man, I love those leather seats. Makes me want to switch my cloth tans ones out for leather.
BTW, is there any way to tighten the headrests? The one on my passenger side always sinks down to the lowest setting.
BTW, is there any way to tighten the headrests? The one on my passenger side always sinks down to the lowest setting.
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
Beautiful car! Congrats on finding another great example of the breed.
Those tips look like the ones that come with the Borla system. Is it so equipped?
Those tips look like the ones that come with the Borla system. Is it so equipped?
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Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
As always..gorgeous car!! That interior OMG
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Car: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
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Transmission: 700R4
Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
Congratulations! I was watching the auction and drooling over it. I am glad it went to an enthusiast and not a dealer who will just flip it.
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
That is a beautiful time capsule but it needs its badges back real bad.
I can't buy nice cars like that because I'd end up sealing it up in a bag, I'd never touch it, wonder why I have it and not drive it, realize I cant drive it the way I like to, decide to sell it so I can buy some junk I can thrash. That's how I roll.
I can't buy nice cars like that because I'd end up sealing it up in a bag, I'd never touch it, wonder why I have it and not drive it, realize I cant drive it the way I like to, decide to sell it so I can buy some junk I can thrash. That's how I roll.
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
That is a beautiful time capsule but it needs its badges back real bad.
I can't buy nice cars like that because I'd end up sealing it up in a bag, I'd never touch it, wonder why I have it and not drive it, realize I cant drive it the way I like to, decide to sell it so I can buy some junk I can thrash. That's how I roll.
I can't buy nice cars like that because I'd end up sealing it up in a bag, I'd never touch it, wonder why I have it and not drive it, realize I cant drive it the way I like to, decide to sell it so I can buy some junk I can thrash. That's how I roll.
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From: Hilton Head Island, SC
Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 liter V-8
Transmission: 4 speed auto
Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
Maybe I have pedestrian tastes. Some people will laugh when I say it. But there really isn't another car that I've ever liked better. Not for any price. Not saying it's the best car ever, it's not. But to my eyes, it is the best looking. That front end is automotive design perfection.
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z 305 LB9 AT Convertible
Engine: LB9 305
Transmission: AT
Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
My brother (also a Lifetime Car Guy) AND I, have done very well with BAT! (See my Aqua 1966 AMC Marlin)
I recommend BAT to all those w/ nice, older vehicles.
I did not know the Pic would be so large. Sorry.
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
I don't think I've ever seen one of those before. AMC Marlin. That is pretty unique.
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So here is a lesson learned TIP about using BAT - when they list a car for sale with a reserve bid, during the bidding, when the reserve has been met, THEY DONT TELL YOU
So you think, well, if the reserve is met, they will alert me of that (like they do at Mecum or BJ auctions) NOPE, they never say the "reserve is off" so if you keep bidding, wondering where the reserve is at
YOU MAY JUST WIN THE CAR.....now ask me how I know
its in the pictures here
So you think, well, if the reserve is met, they will alert me of that (like they do at Mecum or BJ auctions) NOPE, they never say the "reserve is off" so if you keep bidding, wondering where the reserve is at
YOU MAY JUST WIN THE CAR.....now ask me how I know
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From: South Ms
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
Maybe I have pedestrian tastes. Some people will laugh when I say it. But there really isn't another car that I've ever liked better. Not for any price. Not saying it's the best car ever, it's not. But to my eyes, it is the best looking. That front end is automotive design perfection.
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition
I do like the "face" on these cars. But it's the bug catching-est son of a gun I've ever owned.
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Car: F-Bodies, Turbo Hummer, 60s Muscle
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Hey it's me! @JoeSketti on BaT. My number is 270-776-5512 I was trying to give you hints on BaT
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