Ls1ChevyII1963

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Anyone know anything about these cars? How Rare are they? I found one for sale for a really decent price just trying to figure out if its worth. Thanks

khaos288

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condition? price? miles?

but based off your info....anywhere from 2k to 1million dollars..

BAD2000TA

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There are lots more information on the following sites:

http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php

http://forums.performanceyears.com/forums/

1981 Trans Am's are not highly desireable. However, there are some exceptions. The Daytona 500 Pace car edition had some unique, 1981 only items, including Recaro seats.

But, horsepower is going to be low. Turbo 301's were rated at 210 horse, but I believe that's being quite generous. You can build them for some power, but really not worth the effort. Also, only automatics were available with the 301 Turbo. But, if it's in good condition, you have a solid platform for a built 400 or 455.

Good luck.

01Z0H6

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Let's just say it would be a great car to add to your coral....

Pic's? Price? Location>

BizZzatch350

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Their a good value, 2nd gen TAs have sky rocketed in Value over the last few years, all 2nd gen models have kinda risen with that tide. But the less desirable cars still prove to be good finds for all out builds since their original drive trains aren't desirable.

Ls1ChevyII1963

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It has some rust in the quarters,hood and trunk area. Nothing real bad. Everything is original and the car runs and drives.
57,000 original miles
Price $1400

BAD2000TA

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Check the rear leaf spring front brackets to see if the surrounding area is solid. This is a very common area for rust/rot and the spring will pop through the floor. Texas Trans Ams up near Dallas is a good source for parts and rust-free panels. If you do buy it, let me know as I have a 1980 Trans Am parts car that you can check out for needed parts.

Brian

NemeSS

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if its the one in your sig, it seems pretty decent, how bad is the damage
is it good candidate for restoration?
pm me if intersted in selling the car

transam5.7lt1

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Weren't those the most underpowered t/a's? Thats why a turbo was added.... I was going to buy one locally for $600 dollars, by the time I went to see it car was already sold. It was a 1980 Formula, it had a the ram air hood.

slayer_taunu

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rare, yes. desirable from a performance standpoint... far from it

ZONES89RS

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^Exactly. They will be worth money one day. But as for power....lacking heavily. The 301 was a POS shortlived turd in itself.

BAD2000TA

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It is the car in my signature. I bought another 1980 that was rust-free and have parked my other one. The rust isn't terrible, but opinions can vary how bad it is. Your welcome to come take a look at it. However, I'm taking the 4-wheel brake rear-end. The car is an original WS6. Black, with the red custom cloth interior, no t-tops, has power windows and rear defroster. 301 4-barrel with shaker hood. 8 inch snowflake rims, but I'm keeping those, too.

Let me know if you're interested in checking it out.