1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455 Super Duty

[@TheKnightRider24]

Much respect to that guy for driving and enjoying his beautiful Trans Am while still keepin' it showroom ready. Excellent vid Scottie and cool intro!

[@MegaMykus]

In 1975, I bought a '73 Trans Am 455 Super Duty, white with a blue bird on the hood and red interior. I believe she had about 8400 or so on the clock. Had an automatic, air, and power windows. Also had 4 completely bald tires, with the cords showing in the centers. I put new FireStone Wide Oval 60's on it and it was, to this day, the quickest & fastest street car I EVER drove. Sold it for a song in the gas shortage; bought a VW Beetle. Missed that car ever since. Thanks for the memory!!!

[@ScottieDTV]

No problem...my pleasure...a VW Beetle?..lol...

[@thud9797]

Omg, has to be the only person ever to go from an SD to a Beetle! 🤣🤣🤣

[@michgiam555]

perhaps one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@ScottieDTV]

+Michael Giampetro Hope you enjoyed this one!

[@caspar0777]

I agree, I've the same in my garage😁

[@skean66]

A great guy that drives a car like it was meant to be, glad you showed that ride.

[@stevestorm5100]

I had a 73’Trans Am automatic ( Brewster green / tan interior) I loved it,wish I had keep it.I had it pass that 160 mph and rode so smooth. Beautiful car,keep it.

[@ScottieDTV]

Thanks for checking it out!!

[@kingkrimson8771]

Sad to learn that the owner of this car passed on April 5/22. RIP Steve, you were a cool cat.

[@ScottieDTV]

That is sad.....

[@papocam3853]

The best engine from Pontiac to be the best performer on UNLEADED FUEL. (premium). No 455CID of that era could touch it. My army buddy had 1. His insurance payments were equal to the car notes. But,it was worth it. .. the last of the SUPER DUTYS. My dad had a BUICK RIVIERA G.S (73) I,had access to. Of course the S.D. would take off on me but @ high speed you can see him heavy concentration, while I,drove w/the gangsta lean,1 hand on the wheel, sunroof open & 4 more people in the car having conversations,etc. 100mph on both cars were totally different experiences. It was fun in the TRANS-AM. YOU drove it. The BUICK drove itself.

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool..Thanks for checking this one out here!!

[@JackF99]

'73 was last of the really attractive Firebirds. Stripe a definite improvement over the bird decal. Guy has taste.

[@ScottieDTV]

+beloog99 Glad you liked it!

[@GoodOlRoll]

Whether or not the stripe is better than the hood bird is purely subjective.

[@aquateen77723]

What a beautiful SD-455! The owner is very cool and drove it for 40 years! It's gotta be in my top 5 muscle cars of all-time. Love that he swapped in the Tremec 5 speed....God, what I'd give to own one! Great find, Scottie! Love the channel, brother!

[@ScottieDTV]

I hear ya.....very cool car...with a great history....glad your enjoying the channel!

[@HARMARSCH2]

My absolute favorite body style of the 70-74 Firebird/Trans Am. Love this car. Looks better with the big stripes and small Firebirds. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveZL1]

Very nice car. I really like the stripes better than the bird. My best pal has a 1973 Formula SD 455/4 speed he ordered new. Only 10 were built with that combination in the Formula. These SD 455s really run. Again, very nice car.

[@ScottieDTV]

Thanks for checking it out Brother,,,,glad you enjoyed it!!

[@joequillun7790]

Personally, for me, the introduction of "colors", in 73, and the hood bird is what sold me on the 73. The Lucern blue was OK, but that bird was just "wild". (At the time) Who would've thought it would've been beaten to death over the rest of the decade. I like the fact this car was converted to stick shift, with an increase in compression. Bet the car flat out hauls. Too bad about the A/C. Never was a fan on performance cars. Nice car. Thanks for posting.

[@redhead5150]

My All-Time favorite cars/ Trans Am !!!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool....thanks for checking this one out here!!

[@Quiaviniii]

Wow!! I remember driving my dad's 1973 Pontiac. I was very young, in my early teens. Then my brother also had a Pontiac, but this was a 1981 one. We love Trans ams I got my years later. The one that looks like Michael's in the Knight Rider.

[@ScottieDTV]

Quiaviniii Cool...thanks for checking this one out here!!

[@ScottieDTV]

I hear ya...I wish you could hear the motor better....there is no way I can do what I do with this kinda crew....there were three guys running the equipment....it took some time to shoot one video...just wouldn't work at a big show...but we will keep trying new things...thanks for checking it out Brother!!

[@jennydager]

This car belongs to my Dad, Steve. I agree. He is a great guy. The car might be better? ;) We learned Trans Am etiquette when we were very little. That car has been loved and I hope that it stays in the family. Of course, I would love for it to be me-

[@georgeblack3185]

I had a '73 Super Duty Trans Am (1 of 175 automatics/ 2nd owner) for about 25 years, putting about 20,000 miles on it. It was repainted black with grave yard scenes and flames on it, and had a mean street racing SD 455 rebuilt in it. I thank God that I didn't kill myself, and others, in it :)

[@ScottieDTV]

Right on!

[@SupercarsGT]

Fantastic Firebird.This version is special :)

[@ScottieDTV]

Rare Bird for sure....thanks for checking it out!

[@ScottieDTV]

We all miss Pontiac...thanks for checking it out!

[@gda882002]

one of the best looking Gm hot rods ever build!!!!

[@jamesmacdonald6490]

Wow this is the 455 5sp 373 trans only about 250 Super Duty made in that time. Very rare model. I dig It He owns a rare piece of history. Thanks Scottie

[@ScottieDTV]

Your welcome Brother....Cool car for sure!!

[@chutoparadinni5474]

455 5sp 373???

[@thud9797]

Owner conversion from the Turbo 400 and 3.08 to the Tremec 5-speed with a 3.73.

[@ScottieDTV]

These videos where shot at my show...They shot 16....nothing has changed on the videos I shoot on my own..thanks for supporting my efforts!!

[@hotwheel6663]

Was engine ever rebuilt? I had a 78' 400 T/A, But the emissions drained the HP by thin. I always wanted a 455 SD T/A or Formula as I always thought the 70-73 was best looking Body style.

[@MrFrozenCanuck]

Damn! One of my all time favorites

[@The1969ssx66]

nice ride, worked on many back then. just so simple to work on and just fun to drive.

[@dietrichhoefer]

Now that is what I call a great video! Thumbs up on the conversation!

[@ScottieDTV]

Thank you!!

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree...thanks for checking it out!!

[@ManuelHernandez-fv2zf]

It was a mighty fine video, Scottie, that showed a nice gentleman explaining to another nice gentleman the particulars of his rather neat Trans AM. I can hardly wait to see what is yet to come. Take care my friend!

[@ScottieDTV]

Glad to hear it!

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree...proof you can drive them and keep them nice...glad you liked it Brother!

[@winsto221]

I walked away from one in 73 because back then I was a dumb ass. Bought a Grand Am instead...still wake up with nite sweats over that "Grand" decision in my life..and two ex-wives later..one of many memorable decisions..Older, wiser..still a dumb ass but my memory forgets about it in due time now...Thanks again Scottie!

[@skean66]

I just sold my 66 Mustang T-5 to my cousin that has been in our family for 47 years. It was a difficult decision to make, but his wife loved it and it still in the family sorta, I can still drive it, all have to leave my Roush with my cousin to do so. Wait now that I read that it just seems plum crazy. Keep asking your Dad for it, he'll give in eventually :)

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...I don't blame him...thanks for checking this one out here..

[@ScottieDTV]

No problem....My pleasure.....glad you enjoy them!

[@v8man350]

great video scottie, what a truly amazing car and owner, really great story.

[@ScottieDTV]

Thank you Brother...Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree...glad you enjoyed it!

[@ScottieDTV]

No problem Brother....glad you liked it!!

[@hmackprotection1]

Man! This is so cool I'll prob watch this vid 10 more times..iv only seen a real SD T/A once around 6yrs ago. No doubt 73 SD is top 10 best Muscle Cars ever! Specially in 73,74 when high performance muscle was hard to find!

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...glad you liked it Brother...thanks for all your support of what I do!

[@ScottieDTV]

They are very cool cars....

[@ScottieDTV]

I'm thinkin....252 made?

[@du4391]

i second that,great to see you in front of the camera for a change

[@ckelley63]

Man how I miss my 70 1/2 TA to this day one of the funnest cars to drive I have ever owned!!

[@ScottieDTV]

I bet!!

[@ScottieDTV]

Thanks for checking it out Brother...

[@clemenza24]

I owned one of those but mine had brown interior same 4sp,I love the choice of the stripe....that is a `150,000 car !

[@ScottieDTV]

+clemenza24 For sure...thanks for checking this one out here!!

[@clemenza24]

ScottieDTV thank you for posting it in that it brought back a lot of memories of friends who were terrified to drive in that car with me (I was young and had no fear of pushing that car to its limits,as good as I was at driving it I still consider lucky to survive ! )

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...I hear ya...my past still makes me sweat...lol

[@phogwood545]

There's one here for sale in NZ for $170K NZD

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...yes it is.....thanks for checking it out Brother!!

[@CobraChipper]

Absolutely gorgeous !!

[@ScottieDTV]

Glad You liked it!!

[@timmulkerin728]

I have a Tremec in my 76 Stingray and absoulutley love it!

[@ScottieDTV]

+Tim Mulkerin Cool!

[@ScottieDTV]

Thank you Brother...

[@ScottieDTV]

Thanks!

[@wrathofthemonarch]

Very cool car, and I love the new graphics.

[@ScottieDTV]

lol..I hear ya!!...glad you liked it!!

[@ScottieDTV]

Sounds cool...let me know when you post the video

[@thelaborpeasant]

116k mile original owner SD-455...you sir are a God among men lmao

[@ScottieDTV]

Evan B Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jennydager]

I'm proud to say that's my Dad. I'm one of the children that he refers to in this video. We spent many miles in the back seat, to include a trip to Florida. Needless to say, the most rad of several moments is driving it. It's badass.

[@ScottieDTV]

lol....Cool!

[@thelaborpeasant]

There's a huge difference between a 20 mile original owner car like this and a 116k mile one. Both are respectable but I have a lot more respect for the guy who drove it and enjoyed it and loved it the way it was meant to be when it left the factory. It was built for tearing up the streets not being cryofreezed in a heated garage somewhere. This bird hit the jackpot of owners!

[@jennydager]

You are so right, Evan. Thank you for the kind words. My entire family has enjoyed that car. Some people have the appreciation of simply hearing him fire it up. What most people don't know is that it also one of the most documented car on earth. Ha, ha- you would have to know my Dad. He has the leather tags from his Levi jeans wearing carrier. Say no more. Everything that has ever been done to this car, from normal maintenance to modifications, is documented. I have seen the binders and they are beyond college binders and there are four. This is most definitely not because it 'needed' work- it's only that...it's just my Dad. He's the original owner and I think it's all pretty rad.

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool...thanks for checking this one out!!

[@c6rocks]

Love the new look Scottie. I know you said "Just the ones shot at this show" but you may want to give some more thought to that. Oh yea, your new intro didn't go un-noticed either. The burn-out is awesome, but, just a little "race-cam idle" (one of my favorite sounds, EVER) to go along with it would be the icing on the cake. But don't mind me Scottie, I'm just nit-picking again. lol. It's all good though, my fellow car-guy Brother.

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool..I will check it out!

[@Valudar1]

i'm from brasil and i love yours videos they are awesome thank you for do them see you

[@BillyCLeWorth]

White is their best color and thankfully he went with the stripe instead of the Big Chicken . The only Pontiacs I like are these and the 70 GTOs .

[@ScottieDTV]

Billy C. LeWorth Cool..Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@BillyCLeWorth]

ScottieDTV I did !

[@ScottieDTV]

Billy C. LeWorth Right on!

[@BillyCLeWorth]

The only other color I like these painted is silver . It goes well with the chrome bumper and the little bit of bright work on the wheels and head lights.Silver or white , I can't decide what i like better

[@mfmf100]

Super cool Super Duty.

[@ScottieDTV]

lol..Right on!

[@jennydager]

Sorry for you loss. You are right in both regards. At least you can still drive it and yes, it does sound crazy. ;) I have two siblings so we will see-- Thanks for your comment-

[@aaronbingham7504]

I just finished restoring a 1973 firebird formula! had Butler performance build me a 467cu in. motor it's putting out 540hp with 575ft lbs torque it's a monster!

[@ScottieDTV]

+Aaron Bingham Sounds like a cool Car....Thanks for checking this one out here!!

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree...very nice....

[@mcinkyt]

Very nice. The 73 is the one to have.

[@ScottieDTV]

I'm with ya...very nice!

[@wrongmower]

Nice find scottie, my brother has a 74 SD, he loves me but i cant get near it lol

[@kevinlastner4388]

Nice intro glad your in the vid too Scott keep up the good work!! :D

[@bassettraceengines]

great car and story.

[@ScottieDTV]

Thank you....glad you enjoyed it!!

[@llanamejia]

Loved this video. Thank you. 1973 was a terrible year. All those then new anti smog devices emasculated engines but what the hell cars were gorgeous. Thanks again for sharing. I miss Pontiac

[@ScottieDTV]

He was great...

[@ScottieDTV]

Sounds cool....

[@alexrod71497]

wow nice new video format scottie looks great

[@ScottieDTV]

I'm a fan to Brother!!

[@XshakeninjaX]

Oh wow thats a sharp lookin car!

[@ScottieDTV]

Very nice for sure...glad you liked it!!

[@ScottieDTV]

lol..Me to...trying to get a copy of it to use in the future..

[@stretch54]

I bought a new Trans Am in 1973 but at 19 years old, my father wouldn't let me order the Super Duty. The basic 455 was a pretty choked down engine IMO. I hated that huge bird but you could also get a small one just on the nose of the car so I got that one. I always preferred the stripe they had up through 1972. It was a pretty good handling car for something coming out of that era. The suspension and the quick ratio steering were nice.

[@ScottieDTV]

Right on....

[@ScottieDTV]

I really like that intro to...

[@Bossman_71]

What a nice car you have there! Help educate me on something here, my friend had a 70 1/2 Trans AM with a 400 Pontiac engine, at least that's what year model we thought it was. Did Pontiac have a split year on this car? Just curious to know!

[@ScottieDTV]

Wish I could help Brother...But all I know is cool...

[@chutoparadinni5474]

70's were 400's, 71 was the first year for the 455 in a Bird

[@Bossman_71]

@@chutoparadinni5474 I'm thinking my friend's car had the 400 in it

[@kingkrimson8771]

Yes, the first of the 2nd gen Firebirds (and Camaros) were referred to as 70 1/2 models because they were introduced later than the traditional September timeframe for new model years. Just as the first year of Mustang production are referred to as 64 1/2 models.

[@kingkrimson8771]

@@chutoparadinni5474 The 455 HO was a potent engine in its own right but still takes a back seat to the SD-455.

[@ScottieDTV]

lol..Glad you liked it Brother!!

[@Dabber422]

Scottie I love what you are doing by adding you in the shot but get the guy with the camera to stay on the car longer :) Also maybe get a go pro and have it on you. The vids can look better if we see what you see also. I just want to see you go big with You Tube because all the work/money you put in your videos. Cheers

[@scottwest1813]

I love 70-73 TA's.

[@ScottieDTV]

For sure!

[@mjimih]

Ok it's 1985 great true story. i watched this one do a burn out at a gas station squealed both tires in 1st 2nd & third gears, laid dual tire rubber for 75 feet each AND I couldn't see the darn thing it disappeared in a huge cloud. Tony said at the time that only 110 (75 actually) we're made with the combo of a 455 SD & 4 spd manual. & this was white with the blue bird on the hood, with only 36,000 miles on it! I couldn't believe the power i felt when he let me drive it a half a block to Tuttles in Hopkins, mn

[@ScottieDTV]

mjimih lol...Thanks for telling it!

[@mjimih]

ScottieDTV Yeah Tony, always happy to tow you to wherever u wanted. he also said it took him 2 months and 2 states to find a L exh manifold that cost over 200 bucks in 1985! I guess they're prone to cracking if you beat on them. The 73 455 SD, last of the free breathing monster displacement birds. The next year was the start of rudimentary "pollution control" of course..booo

[@ScottieDTV]

Right on!

[@chutoparadinni5474]

73 455 HD.lol

[@mjimih]

yeah typo thanks corrected

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool!

[@ScottieDTV]

They didn't make many....but they are the real deal...

[@ColonelRichardHunter]

Awesome video brother!!

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I am working on editing all of the footage together. I started with an actual dash. Did bodywork to it, modified it a little. Then pulled a mold off of it and made a carbon dash.

[@ScottieDTV]

Just the ones shot at this show....

[@shokwv2]

New intro, i like!!

[@georgeblack3185]

They don't make cars like this often... Pontiac only made 252 Trans Ams with the 455 Super Duty, in 1973, @ 175 with automatic transmissions, and 75 with manual transmissions. I was able to buy a 1973 Trans Am, with the 455 Super Duty from the original owner, in 1977, and the owner had rebuilt the Super Duty 455 for street racing, and had custom painted it black, with flames and grave yard scenes. The screaming eagle was replaced on the hood, natch' :)

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool!

[@Musclman78TA1]

I like the 70 to 73 Vendura Nose ,i just got done restoring my 71 Formula real YS code 325 hp.i like to get my hands on 1970 Ram Air 3 or 4 ,,,four speed.

[@sportsterray66]

Endura, not Vendura.

[@trimode11]

USA has a lot of problems, but not with cool cars !! Good work dude, keep on !

[@utooberblooper]

very,very sweet car

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree...glad you liked it to!

[@mcinkyt]

I'd have to dig out my Firebird Little Black Book but the 73 455SD is a one year wonder and VERY low production. It was a pure torque monster.

[@barclaybenjamin6322]

With 10.5:1 compression and a Ram Air IV cam, that car would easily run with an LS6 Chevelle.

[@ScottieDTV]

+Barclay Benjamin (Barcrrt) Cool!

[@thelaborpeasant]

And as for your statement, no doubt the SD-455 would've taken an LS6 if it had been built the way it was intended. It most likely would've been the next measuring stick in American performance like the Hemi

[@barclaybenjamin6322]

Evan B You sound like a real Pontiac lover! I agree with everything you said. I graduated from high school the year that they drop the compression, 1971. It still does amaze me how much power they were able to get out of the 455 H.O. & S.D. I am thankful for Butler performance, Kauffman racing, RamAirV.com, and others for keeping the Pontiac name alive. Thank you for your tremendous comments!!!

[@vikwillwin]

And the planned LS-7 chevelle would have kept Chevy way on top .

[@johntempest267]

@@vikwillwin Keep Chevy on top? Who says they were ever on top? Besides, Pontiac had a Ram air 5 in the works to put the LS7 in it's place.

[@captjim007]

To grow up and drive in the 70's and 80's was a special time. Could of bought most muscle cars for 1000 or less.

[@ScottieDTV]

The good ol days!!..lol

[@captjim007]

Just didn't know it or thought it would never end. Cruising, street racing, girls and hot rods.

[@ScottieDTV]

Just something for all those that say....get a camera crew....get a mic...lol....well there ya go!!

[@ScottieDTV]

There must be some difference I don't think this one is 700 HP

[@sparkyguy277]

Scotty, funny to see you in front of the camera.

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I JUST made a carbon fiber dash for one of those. For a door-slapper drag car, but the same dash.

[@ScottieDTV]

Have done several.....

[@Buelligan88]

A 5-speed is a good upgrade for cars from this era.