1977 special edition Trans Am, Mecum auctions Harrisburg, July 27, 2024 lot number S229. $159 500

HIGHLIGHTS
PHS documented Y82 Special Edition Trans Am with Hurst T-tops
Rare factory installed RPO UN8 CB radio -- 1 of 674 1977 Firebirds with this option
Comprehensive rotisserie restoration completed 5 years ago
New Pontiac 461 V-8 engine built by Paul Spotts of Spotts Performance -- 400 V-8 bored and stroked to 461 CI
Original reworked 4H heads with Ferrara valves
Factory carburetor rebuilt to Ram Air IV specs
Custom Comp Cams roller camshaft set-up with Scorpion roller rockers
MSD ignition
Updated to an overdrive 4L60E automatic transmission with a QuickTime bell housing and aluminum driveshaft
Bluetooth HGM transmission controller
Refinished Black exterior
Underside painted in correct Red oxide paint
Functional flapper hood scoop
Updated suspension with Hotchkis TVS components including control arms, coil springs, sway bars, leaf springs and subframe connectors along with Fox shocks -- this lowered car 1 inch in the rear and 2 inches in the front
Original 10-bolt rear with new Eaton Positraction unit, 3.42 gearing and upgraded Moser axles
Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes, 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers with stainless lines and new hoses
17 inch Year One Snowflake wheels with 275/40/17 tires
Custom LED tail lights
Correct style space saver spare tire along with inflator bottle and correct jack