Pass out the cigars! I just got a Turbo Trans Am!

[auto_cran]

Hey everyone - I am very proud to announce that I am the new owner of a 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am - number 760!

It's a leather/ t-top model, has all the emblems, including the decals on the door. Totally bone stock - right down to the Goodyear gatorbacks. Car was a former musuem piece, with only 1420 miles when I acquired it. Looks absolutly stunning - not a scratch, chip, dent, or ding on her - inside even smells new.

The car runs great, leaks nothing, and is fairly tight considering it's a t-top car. The only flaw I could find with the car was with the rear hatch release the day after I got it, but Lon over at Top-Down Solutions was kind enough to walk me through how to temporarly get it working again. Great guy and he saved me a lot of money!

Want to pass my thanks to many on here that helped me with my search - I have spoken to alot of you (you know who you are), and you have gave me valuable info that helped with my purchase.

The hunt was a blast! But I like being an owner better!


Chris
TTA # 760

 

[jays87gn]

congrats!!!! got any pics

 

[Lee_Burough]

Welcome to the club

lee

 

[auto_cran]

Here is a shot

 

[auto_cran]

Another shot. Both this one and the previous one were taken at the dealer where the car was at. (The car was just kept at a dealership - I bought it from an indiviual).

 

[Lee_Burough]

Those pictures make me jealous....

Beautiful, what are your plans for the car?

lee

 

[TClassic]

BIG CONGRATS, I just got mine last month as well....GREAT CARS,
and they actually have BRAKES!! Enjoy...............

 

[89ICBM]

The hunt was a blast! But I like being an owner better!


Chris
TTA # 760


Hi Chris,

Congrats! I'm glad you got such a choice car. Is this the car that was in Pampa Tx.?

 

[auto_cran]

Thanks.

Hi, Frank - no this isn't the car in Pampa (although I believe it recently sold). Car came from South Texas (near Corpus Christi) This one was driven occasionally. BTW - thanks for all the leads you gave me!

As for plans with it - hard to say. Right now I'm just enjoying it as it is!

For the most part, it will be kept stock - maybe put in a K&N air filter and a chip. Nothing too radical.

Would really like to find a set of wheels for it. The ones on there are perfect, not a single blemish - and being that they have the original Goodyear tires on them - I would like to take the wheels & tires off and preserve them (16 yr old rubber can't be too good anyway). Anyone know of any gold GTA / TTA wheels (with or without rubber) for sale?

Chris
TTA #760

 

[89ICBM]

Originally posted by auto_cran

Anyone know of any gold GTA / TTA wheels (with or without rubber) for sale?

Chris
TTA #760


Chris,

Try wheelcollision.com the fronts are part # 1507 $240.0 ea. and the backs are # 1508 $185 ea. They are listed as metallic gold but the original color I believe was called Aztec gold. I got a set from them and they were perfect. Give them a call to make sure your on the same page 800-292-7467.

 

[j13smiley]

thanks for the info frank! i've been looking for replacements!

 

[Jicaju]

No Mods??? Thats just what I said when I bought my TTA with 18,000 miles on it. Believe me it will not be long before the itch start. Boost is more addictive than crack.

 

[Gary Wells]

Congratulations

 

[TTAfreak]

congrats.....and I thought my 10k miles was low.



you will be bolting stuff on in no time. when I first got mine I said...."im gonna keep it stock"

yeah that lasted about a month. now im knee deep into it. modding these cars is so simple and fun its crazy.

much more enjoyable to work on than my previous LS1 TA.

 

[Johnboy]

congrats on the purchase.

We're close on build numbers, I'm 750 although mine has alot more miles on it.

 

[JOHNDEEREGN]

Congrats on the find

Ty

 

[twinvipers]

That was the one on E-Bay,correct ? You stole it !!! Good luck with it.

 

[auto_cran]

Again, thanks for all the congrats everyone. Nice to be a part of the TTA family!

Twinvipers - yes - it was the one on ebay out in Victoria, TX. I shot IndyTA an email to change the selling price listed on the ebay history. It says it sold for $19,399 - in fact I bought it for $19,000 even.

Thanks again! Loving the car!

Chris
TTA #760

 

[twinvipers]

Man, that was a steal !!!

Great job...

Mine has 1400 miles also. Plan on driving yours ?

 

[auto_cran]

Yeah, will drive it occasionally, weather and time permitting.

I want to keep the miles low, but at the same time, I think these cars were meant to be driven. So will try to do both.

Got a K&N filter and an aluminum MAF pipe on the way. Looking forward to that! I hear the stock air filter setup is very restrictive.

Chris
TTA #760