I was wondering if i should keep it.or sell it now to buy a formula.

What is this worth.
1987 Trans Am GTA
Hardtop 305 5spd,all power,Borg warner 3.45 posi,Grey cloth.Analog guages,not digital.

From what i've read. the b/w 3.45 posi was only put in 706 cars in 87.

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1987 Trans AM GTA
305 5SPD
Hypertech airfoil
gutted maf
kn filter
High Flow Cat,
3"Walker pipe
Dynomax Super turbo Muffler
Custom Air Intake.

"Nothing To Fear all you see is my Rear".

 

It doesn't sound very rare but if you like the car then you should.

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[This message has been edited by 92GTA (edited May 21, 2001).]

 

I disagree with 92 GTA on this one.....

The 1987 GTAs were built with the 5.7L engine first, and the 5.0L was strictly an order-only engine to get the 5-speed manual.

With the numbers that you have posted, the 3.45 was the only ratio available with the 5-speed, and that's only a small percentage of the overall GTA production. With it being a first-year car and all, I'd say it's pretty rare, and a definite keeper in my book.

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'88 GTA Red Hatchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Black Notchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Gunmetal Hatchback - 5.0L/A4

 

Ditto what Frankie said.Sounds like a great car-restore it.
Gregg
http://www.1le.org

 

When you say Formula here, are you talking about a thirdgen Formula? I would much rather have a GTA than a thirdgen Formula. The GTA was the "top of the line" Firebird during our years and seeing as you sound somewhat concerned about future value, I think the GTA would be worth more when compared to the Formula. I am almost positive that there were more Formulas made, during each year, then GTA's. This should also make your car a bit more valuable.

 

I agree completely with Frankie...keep it and make it nice.

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Jason E

'89 Camaro RS
Medium Grey Metallic
2.8, A4, T-tops, 91k miles

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LT1, M6, t-tops
White with orange stripes, killer system, 42k miles

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To tell you the truth i've allways wanted the Formula Third gens then a GTA,But i couldn't find any.now there is a 89 formula 350 for sale and i want it.I love my GTA but im only 19 and i can't afford both cars 'i might be able to in a month or two if all goes well'.Im at the point of should i rebuild or just sell.Im not into buying for collectible purposes but if my GTA will be worth something in a few years i might be inclined to keep it.

ahhhhhhhhh,Torn between two cars

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1987 Trans AM GTA
305 5SPD
Hypertech airfoil
gutted maf
kn filter
High Flow Cat,
3"Walker pipe
Dynomax Super turbo Muffler
Custom Air Intake.

"Nothing To Fear all you see is my Rear".

 

Stock, beautiful GTAs...drool .
Best looking, most comfortable and I love the badging, especially the one on the nose.

Restore, and enjoy it stock.

Hardtop 305s w/5speeds are unusual as most ordered 305s for the T-tops but not always with the 5speed. I think a 5speed hardtop GTA is rare.

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