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Old 04-04-2023, 03:30 PM
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Default 1970 PONTIAC TRANS AM RAM AIR IV Mecham Indy 2023

Looks like a very nice car. This is the first auto I’ve ever seen up for sale.

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Amazing car! Only better thing would be 4-speed.

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beauty eh...i'll take it

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Beautiful car. Can't wait to see what it goes for.

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That’s a nice one

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Old 04-04-2023, 08:35 PM
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Amazing car! Only better thing would be 4-speed.
Isn't the auto the Rarer model though on RA4
70 1/2 TA's?

What a beauty

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Isn't the auto the Rarer model though on RA4
70 1/2 TA's?

What a beauty
Yes 29 at
59 stick
25 blue cars out of the 88

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Isn't the auto the Rarer model though on RA4
70 1/2 TA's?

What a beauty
Just like the stick better. Personal preference. Trust me, I would LOVE either one!

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So would the auto have the standard converter or the so called L88

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Same car was at Barrett in January.

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Owner bought it back at Barrett in Scottsdale

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Alternator is just SAD on that nice car though... and to me its an In your face thing on that car. IMHO....

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I will never understand why high dollar restorations can't get the front end painted correctly.The bottom of the nose is wrong. Picky,sure...but just has a different look vs how the factory wanted .. And the alternator, oh dear.... sure someone will pay big number though..

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Am I mistaken.....didn't all 70 TAs have chrome bezels around the gauges? My early build 71 has them. That is the first thing I noticed on the interior. Also, the tailpipes have the incorrect chrome tips. They appear to be the 71 and later by the angle of the cut on the exit.

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Am I mistaken.....didn't all 70 TAs have chrome bezels around the gauges? My early build 71 has them. That is the first thing I noticed on the interior. Also, the tailpipes have the incorrect chrome tips. They appear to be the 71 and later by the angle of the cut on the exit.
The chrome bezels seem to be a mystery. My 70 Van Nuys car came with black. I see both on every one I look at.

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Old 04-17-2023, 06:44 PM
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Yes, needs a few things that have been previously mentioned , plus washer bottle lid , original radiator shroud, cowl weatherstrip ! but it’s a nice clean car and great candidate for a collection.

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Am I mistaken.....didn't all 70 TAs have chrome bezels around the gauges? My early build 71 has them.
No -- not all. Some got them, some didn't - pretty random throughout the model year at both plants.

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Has anyone seen the invoice or trim tag for this car?

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Sold today for $192,500 including buyers fee.

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