[Tim john]

Guy's I have a friend that has asked me about a "Macho" Trans Am that is sitting and has been for several years, it is a 1978 I belive. Has anybody ever heard of this "Macho" T.A. before. Was this a dealer package, never heard of it before. I am into GTO's but admire the Trans Am's terrific styling. I have several photos to share if someone could do that for me, please chime in and I will send them to you and perhaps you can post them for all to see and offer opinions, advice and value. Is it worth pursuing (to purchase). Thank You.

Tim john---

[T/A GUY]

I never cared for the Macho Trans Am`s.
There paint jobs are Very Ugly with No taste.
Here a link to more info.:
http://www.78ta.com/macho.htm

[bonneville Joe]

I was never a huge fan of the paint jobs but on the other hand, I'd like to have one simply because of the rarity.

[Wareagle]

Cool cars--From Mecham Pontiac-Phoenix-Arizona 77--79. With there 78-79 400 4 spd pkg. -you got a low 14 sec. T/A. with full Warranty. Open scoop-headers-good twin cats exhaust- Supertuned.
Heres one that had a 461 Pontiac Stroker installed.

[bonneville Joe]

OOOOOF, I totally eat my words. That is a pretty badass car. I dunno, there is something about black and gold in any layout on one of those cars.

[performerrpm]

i went with my sister to pick up a monte carlo ss a few years back and when we got there the guy had a macho ta sitting next to it. i tried to get her to switch over to the pontiac side, but she took the monte.

[midyear]

Originally Posted by T/A GUY

I never cared for the Macho Trans Am`s.
There paint jobs are Very Ugly with No taste.
Here a link to more info.:
http://www.78ta.com/macho.htm

That's what I used to think about a yenko's too.

[Zig'sbird]

Originally Posted by bonneville Joe

I dunno, there is something about black and gold in any layout on one of those cars.

Joe, I have to agree. Of course, I think that for a lot of us, we can thank the movie S&tB for instilling in the love for TAs and the Black and Gold color scheme at such an early age.

Machos? I would LOVE to have one eventually. To me, they are VERY cool cars.

[bonneville Joe]

I just got my new issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines mag and they did an article on the Macho cars. Very informative. I don't know if you can get that one on the mag rack anywhere but there is a picture of a new Challenger and about 5 old ones on the cover. Anyone wanting info on the cars should check it out.

[Jim Robertson]

IMHO the Macho TAs were very cool...neat cars that are sure to go up in value. I was told Mecham has all the doumentation so verification should be easy enough.

There is a silver 78 local here and it is always neat to see it...I believe the console tag was number 147. Tried to buy it in 1993. At that time it had 17K miles with original tires.

Good luck with the purchase. Buy it if you can or post contact info on here and someone will pick it up.
Jim

[bowties427]

I'll pay a finders fee, if you pass on the car. Any Shape considered. Currently own #54 and #124.

[Rockcrusher72]

Originally Posted by bonneville Joe

I just got my new issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines mag and they did an article on the Macho cars. Very informative. I don't know if you can get that one on the mag rack anywhere but there is a picture of a new Challenger and about 5 old ones on the cover. Anyone wanting info on the cars should check it out.

Yep, Bonneville Joe is right, it's the October issue of Hemming's Muscle Machines. The cover is dominated by Challengers but there's a small pic of the Macho down in the corner. The article breaks down the mods that were done to the car to make it different than a stock T/A. I think they also said that DKM would paint them just about any color combo the buyer wanted, I think that's why some of them look a little "disco era" to quote the article.