My 1978 Trans Am Test Drive and Review! WS6/W72, 400 4 Speed!

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  • @jameskoett
    @jameskoett ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Absolutely beautiful car! Love the colour. WS6, TA6.6, 3.42 gear ratio, with super T10 transmission! Perfect storm.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you very much, you know your cars my friend:) Still can't believe I have it🙏🇺🇲

    • @MarkRoberts-bj2me
      @MarkRoberts-bj2me 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is how a W72 sounds with the cat removed.

    • @MarkRoberts-bj2me
      @MarkRoberts-bj2me 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      FYI: The NHRA dynoed the W72 at 260 hp."Old Car Memories" states the '79 W72 TA is the last real muscle car of the golden era.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MarkRoberts-bj2me True, some of them in 78 even dynoed as high as 280, dad remembers some guys at the GM plant that had one. 260-280 was unheard of for any car in the late 70's lol, wish the 78 had rear disc brakes but they're pretty good for what they are, have a 91 RS Camaro with front disc rear drum and the Trans Am puts it to shame. California wouldn't allow them to be sold there, wouldn't wanna live there anyway, a shame too, beautiful places in Cali, and lots of car people.

    • @thud9797
      @thud9797 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The Macho T/As used Hooker headers with twin cats to maintain new car emissions legality but with no mufflers and oh yes they sounded good too.

  • @Scandle68
    @Scandle68 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Very few people realize how badass that car was. They handled better than anything else (American made) with the standard suspension. With the WS6 package, they were even better handling. That W72 motor was stouter than the 220 hp rating indicated. Quarter mile times for that car were in the mid 14 second range and on par with many of the muscle cars from the 60s and early 70s. With that package, it would walk off and leave the Z28, Corvette, or anything else in 78' and 79'. Nothing could touch it. It also looked better than anything else. I'd love to have one. I know exactly why that is your dream car. It's special. Good for you! That thing is righteous.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks SO much my friend, really means a lot, I'm so thankful for it. You know your cars, it's a breath of fresh air to know someone else knows about the W72. I was shocked at how well it handled too, especially for something back in 78 haha. Once I got the timing correct and carb adjusted properly (dad was a 60's/70's street/track drag racer and taught me) she ran way stronger than I thought it would, 220hp was definitely another GM fib LOL, thanks for this comment, made my day:)

    • @lonmcq7317
      @lonmcq7317 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome, Brother... I sold my last one in a long line a few years ago due to arthritis... "79 WS6, 4-speed, T-Top... The 400 was still whopping it out... Super tuned, with a good exhaust, these were bad ass, even for the late '70's...

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lonmcq7317 Thank you much. Absolutely 😎❤️🇺🇲

    • @lonmcq7317
      @lonmcq7317 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Feral80sKid The thing most folks don't realize, is what a WS6 car can do in the corners... My best friend's mom and dad had a '76 455, and a '78 WS6 for family cars, lol... The WS6 will not run out of guts in the corners... This was back in the '70's, and I just fell in love.. We were able to take any corner , off-ramp, or whatever in the'78 at 3 times the posted speed... We were young and stupid, but that suspension was magic, and still is...I've had 5 of them, and it was a thrill every time...

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lonmcq7317 Agreed! I couldn't believe the handling when I first took a turn in it, for anything 70's especially

  • @scotchbudmeister9018
    @scotchbudmeister9018 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I graduated in 1978 and loved seeing these cars new. Also, thanks to Smokey and the Bandit I was hooked. $6 grand was a lot of money back then - lol. One day, I was looking at a new Gold Special Edition '78 WS6 4 speed. I talked cars with the salesman and he actually offered to let me take a test drive. I'm sure he knew I probably wasn't going to buy it but he was cool for a 30 minute ride. Wish I could have bought it. I only went home with a brochure. Went off to college, got married and the dream faded. I still think the '78 TransAms look modern for 45 years old and in '78 they were ahead of their time. Your car is awesome and that blue is stunning. Thanks for posting!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now thats a cool story, got to see one new. Wish I could have saw that my friend, I know how you feel. Saw this beautiful 1990 Corvette back when I was 19, no credit/not much money etc., got turned down, crappy feeling for sure. Thank you very much too, sure feel blessed to have the car, love talking with folks, especially ones who were there as when these were new! Super cool, thanks for making my morning today. Car people like you are the reason I do this🤝🇺🇲

  • @ScotSalzman
    @ScotSalzman 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I own the same car but an automatic. I bought when I was a junior in high school back in 1982. Still have it and love this car. Congrats, beautiful car.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Awesome, and thanks. Really cool that you still have it, sure wish I had my Formula from back then but like this one way more lol

  • @FrankKaneko
    @FrankKaneko ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When these first came out with the Radial Tuned Suspension this was the best handling sports car in its day. The rear end can get sideways but when it straightens out, it locks in place. None of this fish tailing that cars back then did. Great Memories and love these birds

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great comment, it does handle surprisingly good for back then, and for now to a degree. Great memories here too my friend.

  • @nunyabizness9955
    @nunyabizness9955 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mate, I love that car. I live in Europe so the coolest thing we have here is a VW Golf, so in other words, we have nothing to dream about. Your car is beautiful.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you SO much, really appreciate that. Would love to drive this on some European twisty roads! Means a lot mate, really appreciate it❤️

  • @pierreduy8838
    @pierreduy8838 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This car is a great example of Pontiac's catch phrase, "Pontiac - We Build Excitement"

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely 🔥❤️🤝 Great comment

  • @middletownmookie1904
    @middletownmookie1904 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I had that car with t-tops. It was rotted from Chicago winters by the time I got it in ‘94. I kick myself every day for giving up on it. Beautiful car there! Thanks for sharing!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much my friend, the Formula I had long ago was pretty crusty underneath too, hate the salt, sorry to hear about yours, I feel you.

    • @martinhernandez628
      @martinhernandez628 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@Feral80sKid, hey boss , if you don't mind me asking what car is faster the 92 rs Camaro or the trans am ? . Just curious .

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@martinhernandez628 No prob, the Trans Am by a long shot. GM rated the W72 400 at 220hp, but NHRA actually dyno'ed them at 260-280hp, if the TA was the 403 it'd be close.

    • @martinhernandez628
      @martinhernandez628 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Feral80sKid , Cool ! , Thank you boss. Have a safe blessing day.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@martinhernandez628 You too my friend

  • @johndoe-db5ic
    @johndoe-db5ic 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That's a beauty and I love that blue colour. I'm manifesting one of my own into my life at the moment. Thanks for sharing the love

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @johndoe-db5ic Thank you so much:) Glad you enjoyed it my friend, here's to you getting one asap❤️🤝 The blue was a 1978 only color called Martinique Blue🤙

    • @johndoe-db5ic
      @johndoe-db5ic 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Feral80sKid Mines going to be a 1978 T - Top with a 454 big block, 4 speed because I've always loved the rumble of a 454 and any tips would be greatly appreciated.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @johndoe-db5ic Oh yeah that sounds perfect, prefer t-tops too. I'd say my best advice on getting one is just make sure it's always been rust free/no winter or salt, and make sure it hasn't sat a really long time or has at least been started every so often.

    • @johndoe-db5ic
      @johndoe-db5ic 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @Feral80sKid Yes and it's road salt season here and the rear ends did rot out of them back in the day. Thank you for your input.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @johndoe-db5ic No prob🤝

  • @edg_2025
    @edg_2025 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She's beautiful! My first car in high school was a '77 Firebird Esprit Sky bird edition. She was taken away from me by a drunk driver while I was waiting at a stop light, so I feel your pain losing yours. Enjoy the ride!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah so sorry to hear about your Espirit, that sucks :/ I feel you believe me. Love the Espirit, thanks for sharing, get yourself another one my friend!❤ Appreciate your understanding, it sucks to lose a car like that, but I'm glad you're ok in the end.

    • @mr.intensity2685
      @mr.intensity2685 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just saw another TH-camr who had 3 different Firebirds in a video. One was the Sky Bird, one was a Yellow Bird, and one was a Red Bird.
      I don't think this is the same video, but this guy talks about all 3. And this Sky Bird allegedly belonged to Brittney Spears.
      th-cam.com/video/tnkZAqz0HkE/w-d-xo.html

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mr.intensity2685 Nice, if I had to pick one of those 3 it'd be the redbird, I like them all though.

  • @PhenomProductions23
    @PhenomProductions23 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That is One of the cleanest Martinique Blue '78s I've ever seen. Looks like it belongs on the Pontiac Showroom Floor.
    I'm slowly restoring my '76 T/A 400. Getting all new parts for it.
    It's white outside with the red bird, and white seats, door panels, and sun visors with Dark blue dash, console, carpet & seat belts. All original as well, so it's going to stay original. It's easier to find one that's been modified to play around with than another bone stock car.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dang, white on white sounds awesome! Love it, and thank you so much, these sure are neat. Hope you get back in the driver's seat soon.

    • @opera93
      @opera93 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes.. the 76 BLACK & Gold TA , was what got me saving & ordering my first SPECIAL ORDER NEW:77 TA SE/Hurst Hatches loaded/ Black Velour/Tilt/Cruise……etc…….fun times……

  • @robertstrobel6937
    @robertstrobel6937 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My Uncle Steve drove a 1978 Trans Am the same color off the the showroom floor and the difference was a blue color interior a 400 Oldsmobile engine. I remember washing it with him at night and that beautiful blue color turned into the most amazing color that I have ever seen a Purple Metallic Color.To me the 1978 Marquee Blue Trans Am is my favorite.

    • @richardkaltenbach3961
      @richardkaltenbach3961 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      403 Oldsmobile.
      That Also Powered The 1977 BUICK RIVIERA!

  • @mhousto20
    @mhousto20 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In 1979, for my 16th birthday, my dad bought me a 78 white with red velour interior with all the performance options. We put headers with true dual exhaust and better intake and carb. I had so much fun and I drove it till 1985 when some *(&^ stole it and destroyed. Still miss that car

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Truly sorry to hear what happened to your car 🙏

  • @bryanblanton2046
    @bryanblanton2046 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful! The color combination is just incredible. My Dad's first brand new car was a 1977 Pontiac TransAm. It was black with the gold trim and it had red velvet interior. Then when he married my Mom in 79, he got her the 10th anniversary silver TransAm. But, of course those cars are long gone in this world somewhere. He did buy the first of the newest generation which was a 1993 all black with leather with the T-tops and drove it off the showroom floor and ended up selling it in 2000 with 40,000 miles for $12,500. And that was the end of it untill Father's day of 2018 and my two older brothers and little sister surprised him with a 1980 Pontiac TransAm which is a dark brown that almost looks black. But, it sorta just sits in the garage because he said he just cant get in and out of it as easy from when he was younger...lol But, we all are huge fans of them. Which the 82-92 model year he didn't much care for. Which I love all of them...lol. it's so cool that your Father had alot to do with them. So, if he says to keep it, I'd do just that. It's a beautiful car you got there and very rare. I bet its worth a fortune.

    • @user-ho5vz5tg3r
      @user-ho5vz5tg3r ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My girlfriend had a brown Ram Air IV when it was new. You don't see many brown ones.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love all of them too, your dad sounds super cool. Sorry about responding late, TH-cam doesn't notify me often times. Thank you very much by the way^^

  • @markkukowski3710
    @markkukowski3710 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had that same car except it had T-Tops and a light blue interior. I put 4.11 gears in it, a Ram Air IV cam, Holley carb and Holley street dominator intake. I left the entire rest of the engine stock and boy, what a rocket! Drove the wheels off it - Literally: I beat it pretty bad. Sold it in 1985. I had lots of Trans Ams & a rare 1981 Formula Turbo but that car was my favorite. Oh how I wish I never sold it!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats so cool, I totally hear you. I bet she did run fantastic! Pretty sad but I actually had dreams I found my Formula from high school and wanted to fix it up. Regretted getting rid of it for so long, I have to hang on to this one, you can always get yourself another Trans Am or Formula too my friend, and I hope you do:)

  • @michelflesner531
    @michelflesner531 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had a 1973..455 automatic. Buccaneer red. Then I had a 1979 white TA with the WS6 package..403 t-tops. Loved them both

  • @7gear642
    @7gear642 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome car! I can relate... I had a 1973 Formula 400 while in the Navy in the mid-70's to '83.and regretted selling that car. This past month I purchased a 1971 Trans Am 455HO and it's a great feeling to own another!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh wow, that is my favorite Trans Am ever you have, awesome! Thank you so much, really glad you watched the video. 70-73 just blows me away, good looking cars.

    • @7gear642
      @7gear642 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you going to the Trans An Nationals in Dayton, OH, August 25-27th? Maybe I’ll see you there!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@7gear642 Possibly, depends on my job. Never been definitely wanna try, really appreciate the invite my friend😎🤝

    • @rbnhood39
      @rbnhood39 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@7gear642 , omg I would love to be able to go this year. I’ve seen some videos from there and it looks like a great event.

  • @robertkees6048
    @robertkees6048 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's the car, that's the exact car I saw when I was 11 in 1978 at a Pontiac dealership in the center of the showroom. It was the most beautiful car I'd ever seen up to that time, I remember being transfixed by the color, that electric blue, a Blue Bandit I thought. My dad had a 71 Grand Prix, he was a Pontiac man, and he almost pulled the trigger and traded it in, it was oh so close. That would have been the coolest dad car in the entire world, certainly my neighborhood. But alas it was not meant to be, but I never forgot that moment in time, it looks just as cool today. Matter of fact I saw this exact car in 1/18 scale diecast in the same color for like $17 at Sam's Club and had to have it. It's funny how strong some memories can be, that was a long time ago, but the memory is fresh.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's as cool a memory as it gets my friend, truly awesome. The way you described it was exactly what I said, an electric blue I said to dad when we went to test drive the 78 Formula I bought 26 years ago, almost to this day actually, what a coincidence we're talking about this now LOL. I fell in love with the color instantly, found that car in the old Auto Trader books we used to get, it had 42k miles, black interior, 350 4 speed, with Cragar SST wheels. ($4,100 I paid then) Sure wish we could get one now for that haha. Great comment, really made me smile🤝

    • @robertkees6048
      @robertkees6048 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Feral80sKid It's interesting, your video triggered a little bit more of the memory for me. I said that 1/18 model is the same, but it's not, the model has a black interior. That didn't mean much to me till I saw the blue interior in your car and I realized the one I saw that day had the blue interior, I'm sure of it. I hadn't occurred to me until I saw yours and it was like a little missing piece to the memory regained. It was all blue, the blueyist blue car I done ever seen. In the end I can't complain, that 71 Grand Prix was a very nice "personal luxury" car, small block 400. Interestingly that GPrix had a feature I've never seen in another GPrix ever, and that is your steering wheel. It had the Leather tilt Rally Steering wheel same as the Trans Am. That steering wheel made that Grand Prix I'm telling you. It couldn't have been an option or you'd see them, but I've never seen another. My theory is thus; the guy that owned the Pontiac dealership (where I saw your car) was a friend of my dads and my dad bought the car from him. I have to assume as the owner of a dealership he got a new car every year and customized it any way he wanted. An owner would be just the person that could have them install that steering wheel into his car, cause my dad bought it as is. That Trans Am steering wheel is still completely bad ass, they need to bring them back, F a bunch of air bags, screw safety. Wait what, no not that. lol. Damn sorry for the run on trip down memory lane. Cars, I love those damn things. Cheers.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@robertkees6048 Don't be sorry at all:) I love talking cars with good people. I drive a 91 Camaro RS daily and I put on a wheel similar to a TA wheel, dumb first gen airbag was so warped the horn wouldn't work, ugly too, and first gen airbags can be dangerous. Sounds like one bad @$$ Grand Prix, the 71 looks sweet, nice body style, back when you could actually tell cars apart lol🤙

  • @larryhazelwood5491
    @larryhazelwood5491 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had a '79 special edition and I would put it up against a datsun anytime on a curvy road here in west virginia.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would too stock for stock if that 79 was a 400 W72 motor. They handle better than people think. I have family in Ravenswood and Parkersburg🤝

  • @johnh6532
    @johnh6532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice car. Looks great and sounds like it's a nice driver too.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, sure am happy to have it🙏❤️

  • @bobgrob4
    @bobgrob4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    antique cars sure have come a long way. I had a brand new 75 model and really enjoyed it.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet that was neat, being there to buy something like that brand spankin new.

  • @michaelm3381
    @michaelm3381 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice! I've owned fourth gen Firebirds for 23 years, but I also love second gens.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love the 4th gens too, had a 2001 3.8 V6, red. Did the wheels in white and the letters on the side. Drove an 02 WS6, wicked car lol.

  • @im3phirebird81
    @im3phirebird81 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lookswise still my favourite car to this very day. They don't make em like this anymore. Happy you're so happy to have one! Just seeing it drive and hearing it is joy :)

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No they sure don't lol, thank you so much :-)

  • @burningblue1254
    @burningblue1254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love ❤️ it. Love the color and the options.

  • @mr.intensity2685
    @mr.intensity2685 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was 5 in 1978 and my cousin in law worked at a Pontiac/Honda dealership so he took me out in all sorts of new cars, by my favorite was the gold Y88 Trans Am. I'd love to have that blue as well.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate you commenting, must have been super cool having family at a dealership like that, wish I could've experienced something like that! Definitely love the Martinique Blue as well:)

    • @mr.intensity2685
      @mr.intensity2685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Feral80sKid by the time he retired, he owned a Dodge, Chrysler Jeep Ram store. I bought my only new vehicle there. Had it 314,000 miles before I hit a deer.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mr.intensity2685 Dang what was the car? It sure lasted a long time, sorry to hear about the deer, glad you're ok at least.

  • @Zelaznogsiul-63
    @Zelaznogsiul-63 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice, back in 84 I had a 1980 turbo trans am, did not keep it for long and two years ago I bought another 80 trans am but this time a pace car, it needs work but it rides so nice and is a head turner. Great video.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey thanks very much, I have always wanted to have a Turbo TA, the whole idea of a boosted Trans Am is so cool, I feel like they don't get enough credit. First car I ever drove was my dad's 79 Anniversary TA, lots of love for these cars:)

  • @freedomlovingamerican5496
    @freedomlovingamerican5496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beauty. I actually saw an 86 Trans Am at Walmart today when i came out it was parked next to me. It was beaten to hell and in very rough shape but it was nice to see one, you just dont see them anymore on the roads.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much my friend, love your channel name btw. I also love the 3rd gens. Buying my dads 83 Firebird SE soon, agreed you don't see them much anymore, I remember seeing them all over lol

    • @freedomlovingamerican5496
      @freedomlovingamerican5496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Feral80sKid Yeah i miss seeing them on the roads, i always loved the Trans Am.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freedomlovingamerican5496 Me too, always made me want one🤝

    • @freedomlovingamerican5496
      @freedomlovingamerican5496 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Feral80sKid me to, I've never owned one but I always wanted one ever since I saw Smokey and the Bandit when I was younger. That movie made me fall in love with the Trans Am.

  • @leadxpoison9281
    @leadxpoison9281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG. I had that exact car back in 1987, except my Chicken was gone for some reason. Sweet car.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      NICE, and thank you very much. Super neat cars.

  • @jeffroth4417
    @jeffroth4417 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!
    I have a firebird still that I bought 42 years ago, and I feel like my first time driving it still.
    Love it . Looks like we have the bird fever

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome, not too many can say they've had one that long, really appreciate it:) Yes we sure do haha

  • @dos0711
    @dos0711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful. Love the Martinique blue! Nice that its a "true" Pontiac.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks very much my friend❤️😎🤙

    • @dos0711
      @dos0711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Feral80sKid I just picked up a 1979 WS6 W72 and I'm as happy with mine as you are with yours!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dos0711 Awesome! Love how the 79 has rear disc brakes, huge congrats, what a great running and handling car, especially for the late 1970's, I had no idea it would handle like that lol 😳

  • @markruffner9143
    @markruffner9143 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great drive through the rural countryside. Sweet and stock.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely, and thank you very much, means a lot:)

  • @josephwilber4129
    @josephwilber4129 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I had a Black and Gold T/A WS6 and had the Pontiac Block in it. If it says
    T/A 6.6 on the shaker it’s supposed to be the W72 package. If it said 6.6 liter on the shaker then it came with the olds 403 block that was a little less horsepower. I sure miss the heck out of mine which also got wrecked when a gal ran a red light and hit the right front fender, bent the uni body frame and the insurance company wouldn’t fix it. It was fun to drive and handled like a dream!!! I need another one lol! Maybe two!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      LOL nothing wrong with having 2, really sorry to hear about what happened to yours, I drive for a living and see people driving stupid all day :/ You're 100% correct on the shaker hood info, I was shocked when I first drove this one how well it handled, I've driven a lot of newer sports cars and I'm still very impressed, and pleeeeenty of power 😃😎, wish you the best finding another.

    • @josephwilber4129
      @josephwilber4129 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ Thank You for your response, I also drive for a living. I totally know what you mean by people driving like idiots!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @josephwilber4129 No prob:) 🤝

  • @outtahere321
    @outtahere321 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful car....you are blessed. I miss my 84. Hopefully get another soon.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much my friend, means a lot to me❤️🤝

  • @nealhardin6869
    @nealhardin6869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's a beauty and you don't owe anyone an explanation for taking care of your car..she's your baby and I don't blame you a bit..the tire chirping are the clutches grabbing when you turn out but you already knew that..my 87 Monte Carlo SS does the same thing lol. It's that factory posi(limited slip) rear differential. She will turn around on a dime . Thanks for sharing this gorgeous car with us bro

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind words my friend, was having a rough day, really helped. I really like that style Monte SS, one of my favorite GM cars. Really appreciate the love🤝

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just told my dad about your comment, means a lot brother.

    • @nealhardin6869
      @nealhardin6869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We all have those days brother. I know first hand how difficult life sometimes gets..But just know that we have two things in common...we both struggle occasionally, and we both appreciate the beauty in classic muscle cars. Take care of yourself and best wishes to you my friend. Tell Dad I said hello please

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nealhardin6869 I sure will, thank you very much my friend✊️. Best wishes to you and yours as well, means a lot.

  • @bobvires9650
    @bobvires9650 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing and man when you stomped on the gas, man it gave me chills! This is the reason I enjoy TH-cam!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, you all are the reason I do this, this comment made my day:)

  • @markkile8215
    @markkile8215 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely Stunning! Exact same car as my very 1st new car! I bot a Blue 78 TA in 1978 for, you guessed it, $7800 ! Mine had T tops tho! The Blue is the most gorgeous color! Wish I had never let go of it ! Lucky!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow you got one new? I envy you, thanks so much Mark. I sure love the color too, didn't know it was a one year only color until a few years ago, was kind of hard to find and I didn't know why. Miss my Formula I had in high school I feel you, never too late to get you another my friend.

    • @markkile8215
      @markkile8215 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I bot it brand new in Amarillo Tx in 1978 when I was in college, mine had T-tops, automatic w pwr windows and door locks, Pontiac 400! Got married in 79, became a CPA in 82, started my family in 84, sold in 88 ! My son is 39 now and works for me ! We used to go cruising when he was little! He loved it, Oh what memories!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markkile8215 Really cool, my dad and I are very similar. He worked for GM for 30 years, used to go in the plant with him, great group of people.

  • @rbnhood39
    @rbnhood39 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My 78 had those same snowflake rims. Best looking rims I’ve ever seen. GM really f’d up shutting down Pontiac division.

  • @speedfiend925
    @speedfiend925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even with an automatic transmission these are an absolute HOOT to go for a ride in. A friend of mine way back in 1988 had a 1976 TA White with red interior with automatic transmission. What a BLAST! Gas mileage was laughably bad though. He used to say he could burn through a half tank just ripping around a corner and that was hardly an exaggeration. LMAO! 🤣

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      xD Love the 76 style too, all of em. Love watching the old style gas guage move around with hills and turns lol

  • @robertsereno791
    @robertsereno791 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful car my dream! That’s how you should enjoy it, thanks for the video good luck

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much, truly❤️🤝👍

  • @DavesClassicCars
    @DavesClassicCars ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just found your video Brian, congrats with your find here, this is a beauty and the exact combination of equipment that I would want myself. Enjoy!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much my friend! Sure feel blessed to have it, love the Camaro in your TH-cam picture as well.

  • @therealmcoy
    @therealmcoy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I kept watching to see what that spot on the hood was. That bird sure made his spot!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol sure did, didn't even catch that until I uploaded the video 🤦

    • @therealmcoy
      @therealmcoy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautiful T/A. Love that blue. 77’ and 78’ is the best looking in that gen. I’m not too crazy with the nose of the 79’ and up.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@therealmcoy Thank you so much, this one is very special to me.

  • @sws5833
    @sws5833 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful car, When I was a senior way back in 91 I had a 78 Silver anniversary edition that I traded for a beat up old ford truck, should have kept it in storage, Back then it was just an aging car now there getting to be worth something, hang onto that one

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much, yeah I remember being able to pick these up for $10k or under, wish we could get em for that now. Paid $4,100 for the 78 Formula I had in HS, 45k miles, 350 4 speed.

  • @fultonguyy
    @fultonguyy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now 69 i still own 1976 trans Am 4 spd , in 77 Smokey and the bandit came out, i was furious that new front end was gorgeous, so i change front clip and hood, the Car now has BBC 509 dyno 665hp 634 ft torque tremec 5 Speed, we move to a small lake town, im known as Trans Am, and the Attention it brings is unbelievable, i love the blue, was not option in 76, mine is going to my daughter she was two year old when i purchased, please keep car value is going up, and if you live in a small town at car meet Trans Am you can count on one hand👍🏿

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the 76 style too, that's some serious power man lol, awesome. Moved out in the country a bit here, so much happier and better cruising roads. Probably will keep her, I also love this blue. I'd really regret if I did sell for sure. People do love seeing them, always get a kick out of it. Thanks for the comment brother, and take care.

  • @garymiller9869
    @garymiller9869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had a auto martique back in the early 80s.Yours is Beautiful!!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you SO much my friend, it's never too late to get another one! 👌🙏

  • @CaptainHarris-ip2kg
    @CaptainHarris-ip2kg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's cool to own a car that you know your father personally helped make. It just seems really cool.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is, and thank you, those guys were so cool. Dad used to take me inside the plant a lot back in the early 90's too, really good people.

  • @patientmental875
    @patientmental875 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really cool to get things back you had back in the day

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      For sure:) Still feels surreal when I drive it, thanks my friend.

  • @garyallen8332
    @garyallen8332 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicest one I've seen, keep it!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, I'm sure gonna try.

  • @mikenelson8409
    @mikenelson8409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I turned 18 in 1978 and got a 78 automatic 6.6 litter TA... I had a blast driving that car for 3 years... every time I drove it I seemed to have an adventure! I enrolled at Devry in 81 and decided to sell it and pick up a Jeep Renegade...also the Tran am cost $6100.00 purchased from a Oshawa Ontario Canada Pontiac dealer.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Love the memory my friend, I feel you. My Formula back then with 44k miles cost me $4,100, had old school Cragar SST's. Got the same ones on the Trans Am now but kept originals. Sure wish I could find another for that price that wasn't a basketcase haha.

  • @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270
    @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like someone took very good care of it. I had black 78 but not a 4sd. New black paint and I probably washed it twice a week.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much bro, used to wash my 78 in high school twice a week hahaha, sounds like a nice black one too. Wanna go back, way different (and better) world back then.

  • @ChuckS-bu3mu
    @ChuckS-bu3mu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Have always loved the trans am! Used to have my mom drive me to the Pontiac Dealership when I was a kid so I could look at Rows and rows of 77/78 trans ams!
    Have fun!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      I LOVE it! That's too cool my friend, I bet that was neat. Thank you so much too, folks like you are why I do this❤️🇺🇲🤝

  • @johnrafferty5266
    @johnrafferty5266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had this same car back in the day mine was blue ws6 with slapstick auto, mine was black interior. Thanks for sharing

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      No prob, glad you enjoyed it. Would definitely prefer the black interior with the blue, sharp! I remember my Formula way back when got HOT in the summer, and no AC lol.

  • @CS-oe8og
    @CS-oe8og ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful car brother, congrats!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Love that Camaro in your pic pulling the wheels! 🤙🇺🇲

  • @mikenelson8409
    @mikenelson8409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful car, beautiful memories. ❤

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, yessir❤️🤝

  • @MysterE1971a
    @MysterE1971a ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome.... I ve never seen one in that color. Epic.

  • @carlosjuarez7449
    @carlosjuarez7449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful. I bought that car new in 78.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks much, man that would be so cool to buy one like this new, I envy you my friend.

  • @GamerPastHisPrime
    @GamerPastHisPrime ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was a kid… like 4, I had this neighbor Steve. I’d guess he was in his mid to late 20s. He had a late 70’s (I believe) Formula. In a blue identical or similar to this. It’s the first time I remember a car grabbing my attention. I was a shy kid, but I remember going over and asking him about it when he was washing it one day. And this guy was cool, moustache (everything you’d expect in the mid 80s), nice little bungalow, and always washing this badass car. I just went right up and started asking him about it. A few years later, he and his young family moved.
    A few years later, I’d make a friend in school (also named Steve… not nearly as cool, lol… no moustache at least, but a great friend). I remember going to his house and his mom had a mid 80’s Camaro and his sister (who I had the biggest crush on) had a mid 80’s Firebird. And I fell in love with these cars all over again, I just loved them, and this was the first time I actually got a ride in them.
    Eventually when I was around 19, I started looking for my first car and I was able to get a great deal on a 95 Z28, and I absolutely loved it. Not long after that, I ran into Steve (my old neighbor) and asked him about his Firebird, which is when he said “it was a Formula actually”, lol. He still had the car, and I believe he eventually gave it to his son. We talked about it a bit, but I never really got the chance to tell him the true effect that car had on me.
    A few years later, I read his obituary. He died very young, and it made me very sad. To see someone who I thought was so cool be taken was a real eye opener.
    He definitely was the instigator of an interest that became a big passion of mine.
    My Camaro eventually was written off because it caught fire (something broke off in the engine bay and was transferring heat to the gas line)… and I eventually got a 2010 SS when they came out.
    I just recently got an 85 IROC Z28, and I love it. It’s not fast… especially compared to my SS, but it’s so fun to drive. Watching you talk about this car is exactly how I would explain it.
    Your car reminds me of Steve’s a lot. At least how I remember it as a four year old. I can hear the emotional ties to the car in your voice, and it brings me back to those days of discovering these cars that have become such a part of who I am.
    My cousin has a beautiful 1978 Z28 that I hope to maybe buy off him one day. I love these cars so much, and I loved watching this video.
    Thanks!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brother, really means a lot, you can really tell what the car means. Nice to meet someone that understands, just took her to a local car show with my dad yesterday too. He's got an 83 Firebird SE. Real sorry to hear about Steve, definitely sounds like one cool dude. Love the Iroc too btw, yeah not fast but legendary car:) 100% fun to drive, you made my day with this comment, and so glad the video brought you back. I miss the old times too, btw I am also still a gamer lol, as your profile says, 42 years old! This is like top 5 favorite comments on my channel, really appreciate the love, and hearing your story and memories, the 78 even has that original smell still, the show yesterday was a mile down the road where I had my 78 Formula in high school, surreal feeling. Go for what makes you happy my friend, that Z28 sounds like a darn good plan, if not an Iroc works ANY day!🤝 Got me all misty eyed lol, God bless you, pleasure talking to you.

    • @GamerPastHisPrime
      @GamerPastHisPrime ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Feral80sKid that’s cool. I’m 41. I’m actually selling my games though. I still play them, just the old stuff… sits on a shelf you know? Don’t really hook up the Sega Saturn much anymore 🤣. Gonna try and get a 2024 ZL1 with the proceeds, but we will see. Tough to get them in Canada. 2010 was the year they came back, and kinda want the last year for them too.
      Glad you’re still getting to enjoy the things you love. I’m kind of wondering if the Formula he had was a 78… that’s the year that sticks out to me, but I’ve been trying to research it occasionally but it’s hard to actually know if the photo people pair with the info are the right car lol.
      A funny aside; I remember going to neighbor Steve’s house with my dad because he had got a new Commodore 64, and he was showing us all the games on it. Lol… probably why I got into gaming too. Got an NES a few years later.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GamerPastHisPrime That blue was a one year only color, very well could have been a 78. Funny you say Saturn, I was just playing Dragon Force on mine the other day😅 Just play some Skyrim and Fallout 4 on PS5 lately, I was also a shy kid, still kind of am lol, sounds like one heck of a game collection! As far as that 2024 ZL1 go for it, last year for the Camaro, at least for a while :(

    • @GamerPastHisPrime
      @GamerPastHisPrime ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Feral80sKid nice. Yeah I just finished Final Fantasy 16, now I’m playing Pikmin 4, and a bit of Gran Turismo 7 right now. Sad about their lack of muscle cars. Used to love that they had the 90s Z28/SS, since it was a car I owned.

    • @GamerPastHisPrime
      @GamerPastHisPrime ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Feral80sKid I already have the deposit on the ZL1… just depends on if my dealership gets an allocation for it.

  • @rooneyw2208
    @rooneyw2208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beauty! Man I would love one someday.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, means a lot my friend❤️

  • @romeozulu4424
    @romeozulu4424 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful T/A!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much*..*

  • @bentheredonethat5541
    @bentheredonethat5541 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool car man don't sell it. I was born in 68 and that exact car was my dream car.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      TY very much:) I am gonna try to keep it, might be a bit broke for a while but it's almost paid for......finally lol

  • @jeffroth4417
    @jeffroth4417 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the car by the way

  • @justinsane9243
    @justinsane9243 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Shocked it lacks power windows. Beautiful for sure.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks❤️🤙

  • @Alexi7666
    @Alexi7666 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had a '77 with the 403 Olds motor, automatic and 2.41 rear axle. Great highway cruiser, 18-19 mpg.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice, the 403 is a very reliable motor. Dad had a 79 silver anniversary TA with the 403, it wouldn't quit lol, they sound really good too.

    • @Alexi7666
      @Alexi7666 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Feral80sKid : I sold that '77 in late 1980 when gasoline prices were going crazy.

  • @bbb462cid
    @bbb462cid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a '78 with WS6, It was like it was on rails.
    I also recently picked up a Grail car. Congrats!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! What car did you get??

    • @bbb462cid
      @bbb462cid ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Feral80sKid 66 Corvette coupe. I have almost ironed out all the bugs.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bbb462cid Ahhh very nice, love that body style Vette, happy you got the bugs out, I know how that feels lol.

  • @callmecamo
    @callmecamo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the car!
    That would be almost exactly what my car would have looked like when it rolled off the line. Needed a full on restoration that has taken me almost 8 years to complete. Only need center caps now and im done, but all the repos are junk.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice, getting close my friend. They really are special. I feel the same way about a lot of repro stuff, too much Chinese junk out there.

  • @thomaskirk9341
    @thomaskirk9341 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Even 45 years on these cars are still among the best looking cars on the road. I ordered a '78 Trans Am while I was still in High School, pretty similar spec to yours, W72 4 speed, WS6 Solar Gold with the Tan velour interior option, no T-tops. I did a few minor mods on mine like cutting out the scoop, performance air filter, headers and removal of the catalytic converter. When I decided to order it, I was between a '78 Corvette L82 4 speed and the Trans Am, after driving both, the Trans Am would leave the Corvette far behind, handled better, rode better and in my opinion looked better as well. I had a guy that built racing engines do a good tune on it and thar really woke the car up, not that it needed much anyway, but with the tune and full exhaust mods the car was the quickest and fastest of the day. Still great cars today, I know where it is now and I'd like to buy it back if I could convince the guy to sell. I did convert to the '79 rear disc brakes too.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome, I don't blame you for trying to get it back, I hope you do. Amazing how GM snuck this car out at the time lol. Just went out and started it up for the first time in 2 weeks, all this adulting crap in the way, I bet yours ran really strong. Definitely understand you missing your car, great history and thanks for sharing my friend.

    • @thomaskirk9341
      @thomaskirk9341 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had a lot of "toys" since then, foreign, domestic, GM, Ford, you name it, I've probably had it, a couple Saleen Mustangs, Porsche, a few Corvettes, the current one being a 2019 ZO6/ZO7 coupe with 7 speed manual and I'm on a list for a 2024 or 2025 Corvette E-Ray. Honestly, I wish I could've kept every car I've owned, but if I could choose 3 I'd pick the '78 Trans Am WS6 W72 4 speed, the '95 Saleen S351R and my current '19 ZO6 with its mods. Saw a '78 Trans Am at a Cars and Coffe a couple months ago, Solar Gold like mine but with T-tops, the guy said it was the T/A 6.6 WS6 car, but looking at it the car had the wrong wheels (the similar but more narrow ones), it was an automatic but checking the engine code it was an L78, not a W72. Felt like calling the guy out, but not really cool to do, so to each his own I guess, I know it wasn't what he said it was.@@Feral80sKid

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomaskirk9341 Those are probably my 3 picks as well lol. Should have done a review on dad's 19 Z06, those cars are insane quick. I know what you mean about some folks, hard to bite your tongue haha. That e-ray will be sweet too I'm sure, C8 catches some flak but I love them too, had a 2021 1lt for a bit, wonderful machine! Wish I could have kept a few too, oh to be Jay Leno.😁

    • @thomaskirk9341
      @thomaskirk9341 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Feral80sKid I'd kinda like to be Jay Leno too, I think I've done OK, but I'm most definitely not on his level. My 19 ZO6 has some simple bolt-ons that really make a big difference for not a lot of money, I have ported 103mm throttle body, ported blower, long tube headers, intake, lower pulley, x-pipe high energy coil packs and wires and a 93 octane tune. For what I spent on the mods, the dyno numbers were insane, and the car drives just like stock until you drop the hammer. The '78 Tans Am was a lot like that, the performance was already there, but a few simple mods really woke it up, but didn't change the driving experience. I also had a '76 Trans Am 455 4 speed, but the '78 would run rings around it.

  • @captainrawn
    @captainrawn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice TA Brian as in REALLY REALLY NICE! I have the almost identical twin. Mine has power windows, blue cloth seats and no AC. Bought it from the original owner last October. Mods to the engine from original are #13 heads, ram air 3 cam, headers, performer intake and a rare edelbrock performer rpm quadrajet carb. While not a fast car I can tell that mine is a little bit quicker than yours with those bolt ons added. Car is really minty but the paint is original and Im getting it re done soon. I have a tremec TKX 5 speed for it that will go in later this year when i get some time. Love the 1 year only Martinique blue color. Besides this one I have 4 other TAs I have collected over the years, a white 77, A Y88 gold 78, a black SE Y82 w72 400 4 speed 77, and a black/gold 79 I'm almost finished restoring and tweaking a little bit. Love looking over the hoods of my TAs when we're going down the road!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very, very much. Sounds awesome! Love the mods and the rare carb, super cool. Special cars, definitely a good collection you have, love it!

  • @theeducatedredneck4144
    @theeducatedredneck4144 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My sister had one just like this, same color. She totaled it after leaving a bar, she was a party girl. 🥳

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Major bummer :( hope she was ok at least

    • @theeducatedredneck4144
      @theeducatedredneck4144 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Feral80sKid she survived with minor injuries and a drunk driving citation. I still have the sales brochures and owners manuals for her car. 2W87ZN212237.

  • @jnmanousos
    @jnmanousos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i have the. same car its. an automatic 1978 martinique blue my favorite car as a kid and enjoying it now great car

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice, that color is the main reason I love the 78, my favorite blue by far, right on my friend🤙🤝

  • @jaywalk6628
    @jaywalk6628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brother purchased a new 1978 auto in Chesterfield brown. Mom worked at a bank and a young man drove the same 4 speed in blue, I always liked to look at that car.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice, so wish I could've bought one new and kept it. Didn't know for the longest time this was a one year color.

  • @tomwilliams-norwoodta5579
    @tomwilliams-norwoodta5579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bring it to the Trans Am Nationals in Dayton. Would love to see it there! Hopefully mine will be ready to bring as well.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Saw yours on your channel, very nice as well. I've never been to the Nationals, appreciate the invite very much. If I don't have to work one of those days I'm definitely gonna try:) By the way, do you have a 700r4/overdrive unit in yours? Lol at 70mph mine is at 3000 rpms, for shows far away I gotta bring em down some.

    • @tomwilliams-norwoodta5579
      @tomwilliams-norwoodta5579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No I've got the original TH-350 in it. It's been refreshed. The car originally had 2.42 hears in it but I'm swapping those out for 3.08 gears. I wanted a little more performance without sacrificing too much on the highway. I'll let you know how that goes. The original engine has been rebuilt and warmed up a bit with a new crankshaft and comp cam. It's almost done. @@Feral80sKid

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tomwilliams-norwoodta5579 That's a great way to bring the car up, should do really well with 3.08 on freeway, and WAY better than your previous gears. I need an extra gear bad lol

    • @tomwilliams-norwoodta5579
      @tomwilliams-norwoodta5579 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll keep you posted on how it runs. You never know, an overdrive might be in my future as well.@@Feral80sKid

  • @maquabear5242
    @maquabear5242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job. Keep up the good work.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Means a lot, thank you very much

  • @roymarksberry4152
    @roymarksberry4152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friend bought it from the Pontiac dealer in Covington Kentucky 1979 Silver with red interior it was fast and we picked up a lot of girls with that car

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Missed this comment sorry, that's a nice combo the silver on red, very cool:)

  • @JuanAulet-qd3er
    @JuanAulet-qd3er ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dream car!!!!!!!

  • @tonyorrico2269
    @tonyorrico2269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's an incredible find!..T/A 6.6 W72 WS6 4 speed??..in that blue?..beautiful car dude enjoy!!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much bro, real happy with it, and thankful. So 3.73's with the 5 speed huh, dad has been telling me the same:) Gotta wait on funds, but definitely one day.

  • @TNBikers63
    @TNBikers63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! Hoping to get mine that nice someday

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ty very much, what year is yours??

    • @TNBikers63
      @TNBikers63 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Feral80sKid 1978 Trans Am in Martinique Blue with Hurst T-Tops

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TNBikers63 SWEET😎 it's such a nice looking blue.

  • @slikrhodez3336
    @slikrhodez3336 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Fantastic! Reminds me of junior high when there was this kid who would be dropped off every day by his smokin' hot mom in a Martinique Blue 78 T/A! Hated that kid!! ;-)

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dad used to pick me up in middle school once in a while in a 79 Silver Anniversary TA, beat riding the Twinkie by a long shot lol

  • @jameskoett
    @jameskoett ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this video, thank you.

  • @stephensanchez9590
    @stephensanchez9590 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Had a 79 firebird that one had a 400 Pontiac with a Carter 4 barrel it was an automatic,had real duals on it my brother in law had a 79 t.a. 6.6. We raced them he had the 403 Olds/ mine had 4 wheel disc but the only time we were next to each other is when we lined up,I count believe how much faster that firebird was than his I don't know if it had anything extra added to it when I got it fun car to drive

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds like some great times:) My sister and I had 6th gen Camaro's we raced LOL, awesome. Yeah that 400 sounds like it ran strong, exhaust definitely helps them. The 403 was reliable/sounded good but GM really bogged them down. I ended up selling this one, really miss it and want another one myself, everything is so darn expensive now though, inflation sucks :/

  • @brentwilton8538
    @brentwilton8538 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice car Brian , I am restoring a 78 4spd Trans am right now. Hope it turns out as nice as yours.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really appreciate that my friend. Is that white one in your profile picture yours? Checked out one of your body work videos, looking real nice so far, can tell you care about doing it right.❤️😎

    • @brentwilton8538
      @brentwilton8538 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Feral80sKid the one in my profile is the 73 Trans am I built. Took me 10 years. Rotisserie restoration. I am now restoring a red 4sp TA. Trying to post some TH-cam videos on this one.

  • @1958bendover
    @1958bendover 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I drove a new black one off the showroom floor in England, AR in 77, 5,500..wish I still ad it..

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice! Ahh I envy you lol

  • @TWK421
    @TWK421 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had the exact same T/A as my first car in high school.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, this was a very popular color, and I understand why :D Love the Marty Blue. Can always get you another just like your last one!

  • @greggraham3523
    @greggraham3523 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In 1978 test drove a blue 400 formula,ended up buying a 78 camaro z28 loved that car but will admit the Pontiacs looked better.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally get it, dad and I are big Camaro heads too lol. He brought me home as an infant in the back of a yellow 79 Z28😎🤙 Totally envy you for being able to drive a brand new one lol

    • @greggraham3523
      @greggraham3523 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Forgot to compliment your video, smooth. Last camaro I had was a 2010ss with 6 speed manual. Tuned to 500hp you could run 55mph at 1100rpm,dude that's a3.73 rear. Incredible take off and good gas mileage. Had stainless headers and 3 inch ss corsa exhaust. By far fastest ride I've ever had. Rocketship.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@greggraham3523 Thank you very much, I know my videos aren't pro or anything but I enjoy them, and meeting bad @$$ car people like you lol. I love the 5th gens, good friend of mine let me drive his with very similar mods, LOVED it, more roomey for taller guys too than the 6th gens. Really appreciate you watching🤝

  • @johncarter44
    @johncarter44 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Poncho Power! 🌊🏁😎

  • @kevinbarrett9615
    @kevinbarrett9615 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a huge Trans Am fan but this is a beautiful car ! The colour is very close to my 18 Mustang G.T. Lightning Blue Metallic, this is the sweet spot year I think . The front end is the prettiest or the mid year cars, I guess if I was being picky I’d want t -tops but this is a very sweet ride.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, I really like the S550. Very good looking car, and they sure sound good.

  • @roymarksberry4152
    @roymarksberry4152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My best friend bought a brand new one. In nineteen seventy nine silver with red interior

  • @speedfiend925
    @speedfiend925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first car as a teenager was a 1979 Firebird. Still wish I had it but I foolishly traded it in. Still have a soft spot for the 2nd Gen Firebirds though especially the Trans Ams. 😁

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely, I understand :) My first car was a 79 Cutlass 3.8 V6 but ended up with a 78 Formula 2 years later, that's pretty neat. I bet all the kids at your school loved it^^

  • @8981USMC
    @8981USMC ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beauty!

  • @terrymorelanddg955
    @terrymorelanddg955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice

  • @龙源探索
    @龙源探索 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous. 🥰🥰

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you my friend🤝❤️😃

  • @motodon5686
    @motodon5686 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That TA is exactly what he says it is..the real deal

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️🤝

    • @motodon5686
      @motodon5686 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep that baby alive

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@motodon5686 Thank you very much, means a lot:) Sure will my friend

  • @JasonFord-l5s
    @JasonFord-l5s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beeeautiful

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much:)

  • @1Bandit455
    @1Bandit455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice > Best handling American car of the 70's - in 1979 A WS6 T/A Won Best handling car - Car and Driver Magazine test vs Corvette etc. W72 400 Best Pontiac engine since the 74 SD-455 - Hatari Racing did Win 4 NHRA Super Stock Championships with The W72 400 6X engine in 3rd and 4th Gen. T/A's 🏁🏆🏆🏆🏆😎👍

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good stuff, I'm still amazed cars like these were made at those exact times.

  • @danlayman9579
    @danlayman9579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😊 beautiful

  • @tadudeabq
    @tadudeabq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you by chance have the part number for the K&N air cleaner lid and the element? I would like to increase the air flow on my 78 T/A as well. Awesome car!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much:) I still have the boxes, I will get you the parts numbers within a day or 2

  • @sandywinfield9406
    @sandywinfield9406 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there still any of the original smog equipment still on? I think these had a pump and cat from the factory. The 3.42 lets you still drive with reasonable mileage on highway. Be interesting to dyno it now! Great Friday night cruise to Sonic with a couple stop light to stop light races!

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely ^^ it did have cats but doesn't now, not sure about a factory smog pump, if it did have it wasn't there when I bought it.

    • @fredmauck6934
      @fredmauck6934 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No smog pump on Federal emisions for the W72.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fredmauck6934 Yessir, correct🤝

  • @mohamedbhamjee1856
    @mohamedbhamjee1856 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy she is truly beautiful 🚙⛽️

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much my friend:)

  • @tonyorrico2269
    @tonyorrico2269 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good choice going to a 5 speed in todays world you need that extra gear..plus upgrade to a 373 gear and that thing will wake right up..and cruise on the hiway at lower rpm.

  • @74SD455TA
    @74SD455TA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 78 Martinique Blue T/A with velour interior and T-Tops with the automatic....so it came with an Olds engine in it.......OUCH, so I ended up selling it.....pretty car though

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว

      A lovely blue for sure. The 403 is definitely reliable, but yeah, the late 70's were terrible to cars :(

  • @garrisonnichols807
    @garrisonnichols807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sexy looking car. I've always thought that these look much better than the late 70s Camaro or terrible pinto based mustang 2. Also with the Pontiac or Olds 400 V8s it was the only real muscle cars being built at the time.

    • @Feral80sKid
      @Feral80sKid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely, yeah the late 70's were pretty sad, agreed on all your comments! Liked the look of the late 70's Camaro's too but they had no decent performance :(

  • @stephensanchez9590
    @stephensanchez9590 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would really like to get another firebird with a Pontiac 400 in it