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1979 Pontiac Trans Am BARGAIN - $16,779 Just Spent
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Seller located in Christchurch City, Canterbury ·615 views · 19 others watchlisted

1979 Pontiac Trans Am BARGAIN - $16,779 Just Spent

Closes: Thu 27th Nov, 9:00pm
2 days, 15 hours, 59 minutes
  16,882km
  Coupe
  Petrol
  Automatic
Number plate:  HRB87
Year:  1979
Cylinders:  8 cylinder
Import history:  Imported
Registration expires:  Feb 2026
WoF expires:  Nov 2026

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Background check

The data was provided for HRB87 by MotorWeb on 31 October 2025, 12:00 PM.
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Damaged import check

This vehicle was imported into New Zealand with obvious damage or deterioration. This alert will not appear if the vehicle had superficial dents to some of its body panels.

Description

Absolute Bargain.

$16,779.26 just spent on a COMPLETE engine rebuild and COMPLETE transmission rebuild with all brand new top quality parts from the USA.

Yes you get a brand new rebuilt car ! All receipts available & you can talk to the engine builder directly.

1979 Pontiac Trans Am – 6.6 litre, Shaker Hood

Of all the classic cars, this one gets the most waves, thumbs up, comments and conversations. She is loved by everyone.

Highlights of “Smokey and the Bandit” starring the Trans Am:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBWGEYC206Q

Features:

  • Completely rebuilt engine & transmission
  • 6.6 litres of power
  • Original Shaker Hood
  • Original paint
  • Original interior
  • T-Top Convertible
  • Sought after glass T-Tops
  • Factory disk brakes
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Limited Slip Diff
  • 20 inch Chip Foose wheels (over US$2,000 new, plus shipping)
  • Huge 275/35/R20s all round to plant all that power to the road
  • Dash in very good condition
  • Radial Tuned Suspension
  • Brand new one year WOF will be issued plus new Rego

*** Work Just Done $16,779.26 Full Warranty***

Complete Transmission Rebuild $4,225.00 Complete Engine Rebuild using only USA sourced parts from highly reputed Rock Auto (USA) $12,554.26

NEW (all ex USA): - Pistons x 8 - Rings - Frost plug kit - Full engine gasket set - Complete new camshaft and lifter kit - Camshaft bearing kit - Valve stem seal kit - Cylinder head bolt set - Front engine cover/water pump cover - Water Pump - Thermostat - Timing chain kit - Intake manifold gasket - Ignition lead set

Engine Work Done

See last two photo. Work just completed.

Odometer showing 16,882. Will definitely have been around the clock.

Please watch the walk around video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7kwYiPuYP8

Area for Improvement: a previous owner took a small amount from the bonnet to fit a tunnel ram.

CIN:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ha0fG2Irky27LL-PcSEJsQs-MjEgAL4M8FsFTR0uo4g

Utter bargain - click “Buy Now” before someone else does…

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No questions have been asked!
Closes: Thu 27th Nov, 9:00pm
2 days, 15 hours, 59 minutes

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$53,000

Starting price

$53,000

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No bids

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Buyer must pick-up from Christchurch City, CanterburyFree
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Finance Estimate

Weekly estimate: $274


Vehicle cost: $53,000
Monthly term
60 months
Deposit
$0

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The weekly payment in the above example is based on:

Fixed annual interest rate 11.95%
Establishment fee $140.00
Brokerage fee $270.00
Monthly Maintenance fee $0.00
Personal Property Security Registry Fee $9.50
Total amount payable $71,216

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