$ 50,000 for a 76 Trans am and it doesn't sell ?

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by MickeyD

I bought my first Vette in 1990. Around 30k. Dealer had a red Z with at least a 20k markup. No way I could afford that then. I was 26. I never forgot about it though. When prices started tanking I bought 2 90's in 2011. Don't know if I was coming of age with that car or not. I do notice that more of the under 30 crowd seem to know more about our Z's than the 50 and above crowd I'm in. Everyone my age knows nothing about them. Just my experience. I keep evangelizing but eyes just seem to glaze over when I explain rarity and specialty of the engine.

Right- on! By in large, the "Fast and Furious" crowd seems to know about the ZR-1, whereas ppl 50+ are clueless; personally witnessed @ many car shows. Lots of, "Is this a real ZR-1???"

[MickeyD]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Right- on! By in large, the "Fast and Furious" crowd seems to know about the ZR-1, whereas ppl 50+ are clueless; personally witnessed @ many car shows. Lots of, "Is this a real ZR-1???"

I see more 50 plus guys not even knowing what it is. They don't seem to get at all that it's a totally different animal than an LT1. It's very frustrating. I don't know that this will ever change. Everyone of all ages know what a Bandit Trans Am is.

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Time also marches on.
An earlier post mentioned how 60's GTO's have almost become affordable, and that is true.
Mid-Year Corvettes were, even recently, always selling for more than they were bought for, but Ahh-Hah, not happening this year.
Maybe the tide continues to roll on.
The people buying cars want 70's and 80's cars, because the folks in their 40's now want the cars from THEIR youth, thus 70's and 80's.
90's will get there; it just takes some more time.
Marty

[70T/A400]

Of all the second generation Trans Ams available, it isn't limited to the Super Duty or the am Air IV's but the later year '76-'79's that are commanding attention.

These cars were the last ones to have a true Pontiac engine (or Oldsmobile in some cases).

Their styling was unique and not for everyone. But I am glad they are appreciating as all American made muscle is special and sure looks a lot better than the common cute ute with nav and a diagnostic centre on board.

[Z51JEFF]

You'll see this car in about 2 years going for about $30,000,maybe. Happens all the time. $65,000 for a 76 T/A ?

[lisounds]

Well I am happy to see the 2nd gen birds go up

here is my '79 trans am
400 cu in
4 speed
WS6 Handling Package
Y-84 Bandit Edition
1 of 1107

I have owned it for 23 years

[G8nightman]

Nice TA


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[Z51JEFF]

Originally Posted by lisounds

Well I am happy to see the 2nd gen birds go up

here is my '79 trans am
400 cu in
4 speed
WS6 Handling Package
Y-84 Bandit Edition
1 of 1107

I have owned it for 23 years

I do love T/As my favorite year being 76 but not @$65,000. My most harrowing,scariest car ride was in a 1969 TransAm. Got pictures of the car if I could figure out how to post pictures from my iPhone.