1981 Trans Am Specialties "Bandit" #24 Trans Am

1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Bandit Edition #24

1981 Pontiac Trans Am Specialties "Bandit" #24 for sale in Bismarck, ND 58504This 1981 Pontiac Trans Am is powered by a 455ci V8 Engine, and, paired with a Doug Nash 4+1 Transmission. This Trans Am has a custom Starlight Black Exterior with a Camel Tan Interior. This Coupe has been garage kept and non-smoking.Authenticated with documentation and verified.Ultra Rare Trans Am Tuner CarThe following video has been provided for your convenience:https://youtu.be/gilsCHjyJxcThis car was owned and restored by Neil Cofell (now deceased) along with the help of Barnes Total Performance, Dahl Restorations and Jim Mott Restorations. Neil was an avid Pontiac muscle car enthusiast with a true passion for the hobby and knowledge of specific facts of accuracy and correctness pertaining to his cars as well as others. He was well known within these circles as a genuine friend and a strong show competitor. Specifically his interests were rare GTO’s and tuner Trans Am’s. This car is authentic as well as correct with an extraordinary amount of detail and accuracy. Extensive documentation and provenancewill be provided at time of purchase. Engines have been professionally dyno tested and tuned.The car was originally built by Trans Am Specialties of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Trans Am Specialties actually licensed the “Bandit” name and font style from Universal Studios. This car also comes with its unique certificate of authenticity. Originally built to perform to 0-60 in approx. 6 sec., 0-100 mph in approx.13.5 sec. with a top speed of approx. 150 mph. They replaced the 301 with a vintage Pontiac 455. Producing 400 hp and 450 ft-lb torque, or 500 hp and 610 ft-lb torque when equipped with nitrous.The #24 Bandit started as a loaded ‘81 Turbo S/E Trans Am and the car was stripped of all the S/E Trans Am badging. The stripes and the birds were replaced with Bandit decals and a buyer chosen number.The Starlight Black has unimaginable depth not by chance. All PPG products were used in the restoration. After all of the body work was completed, each panel was then sprayed with three coats of NCP 271 filler primer and dry blocked with 180 grit. This was done 2 to 5 times to each panel until the panel was flat. Then it was again sprayed with three coats of NCP 271, final dry blocked with 320 grit, and wet sanded with 600 grit. At that point it was ready for sealer, color and clear. One coat of DAS 3025 sealer was applied, followed by three coats of single stage DCC Concept Acrylic Urethane and wet sanding with 600 grit. The last three coats of clear were sprayed next. Final cutting and buffing with 1,000 and then 1,200/1,500/2,000 grit before buffing with 3M Perfect-it III ruff cut, then 3M Perfect-it III polish using coarse and fine foam pads.The full frame-off restoration done with all original and NOS date correct parts took approximately a year. Its debut was at the 2008 POCI convention in Spearfish, SD where High Performance Pontiac photographed it along with a Burt Reynolds Year One Bandit Edition and it is featured in the July 2009 issue where most all of this information and documentation is derived from.It is strongly recommended that you personally inspect or have a qualified inspection service check this or any vehicle before you buy. Vehicle is listed by a private party. The car is sold as is and where is and shown. No warranties are implied or expressed. Shipping and transportation are the responsibility of the buyer. Any taxes; Federal, State, Licensing or registration fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer.Features:Engine:455 ci with '70 YH Code with Block Date J109 VIN# 20E119190 Seq# 0185240 Hand Assembled Bored 0.030 Walls Cleaned 0.010 Inch to 4.19 and Double-Roller Timing ChainCrankshaft:Eagle-4.25 Inch Stroker with 0.040 Overbore with Clevite 77 BearingsPistons:JE Flat-Top Wrapped in Total Seal ringsRods:Eagle ForgedCamshaft:Comp Cams Custom Hydraulic with 228/234-Degrees Duration at 0.050 and a 110-Degree Lobe Separation Angle with 4 Degrees Advanced.Heads:6X Heads Date J236 #8 were Ported to Flow 243/214 CFM at 28 Inches of Pressure at 0.550 LiftValves:2.11/1.77. Comp Cams and Pushrods with 9.98:1-Compression Covered with Custom M/T Valve Covers Engraved with Trans Am SpecialtiesRockers:0.540/0.528-Inch Lift with Comp Cams 1.5:1 Ratio.Springs and Retainers:Comp Cams Custom Hydraulic with 228/234-Degrees Duration at 0.050 and a 110-Degree Lobe Separation Angle with 4 Degrees Advanced.Oil System:Melling Pump with Milodon Pickup, Shortened GM Windage Tray, Stock Oil Pan with Trans Am Specialties Trap Door SystemAir Cleaner:Weiland with Optional Water Injection and Vacuum PackageCarburetor:Custom-Calibrated Holley/AED 750 H.O. 850-cfmIntake:Ported Edelbrock SP2PHeaders:Original Headers were Ceramic CoatedExhaust:Custom Dual 2.25 inch Exhaust and Dynomax MufflersTransmission:Doug Nash 4+1Differential:Stock 3.08:1 Safe-T-TrackFuel System:High Volume/High Pressure with Aircraft-Quality Braided Steel LinesIgnition:MSDTiming:36-degrees Total Timing, the HEI's Advance Curve is all in by 4,000 RPM Original 301 Wires and AC R44TS Spark PlugsSteering:.25-inch, WS6 0.75-inch Sway Barand Gabriel Adjustable Strider ShocksSuspension:WS6 Springs and WS6 Tweaked Suspension with Adjustable Shocks and UrethaneBushings along with a Anti-Rattle PackageBrakes:Power Disc with Metallic LiningsTires:BF Goodrich Radial T/A: Front; P245/60R15 100S Rear; P275/60R15 107SWheels:15 inch Custom Billet Aluminum Snowflake WheelsCustom Bandit Foot and Trunk Mats170-MPH Speedometer with Company Name with Rally Gauges and ClockEscort Radar DetectorRecaro seats (Deleted)Blaupunkt Stereo, CB (Deleted)Windshield Graphic (Deleted)Nitrous Oxide (Option)Water Injection (Option)Ignition Control Alarm System (Option)Turbocharger (Option)Air ConditioningHeavy Duty BatteryElectric Rear DefrosterPower Door LocksPower WindowsDelco AM/FM StereoSpecial Edition Package with Removable Roof Hatch and SpoilerFormula Wheel with Tilt SteeringCont. Cycle Windshield WipersCustom Velour Trim GroupFront ConsoleEngine Block HeaterCustom Seat BeltsSport Mirrors with LH RemoteRight Visor MirrorSoft Ray GlassLamp GroupRoof MoldingDoor Edge GuardsFor assistance with Financing, Transportation, or Inspections please phone Customer Support at:(402) 502-8385ATTENTION BUYERS *Caveat Emptor* Please Remember to Inspect Vehicle Prior To Purchase!

• Condition: Used
• Make: Pontiac
• Model: Firebird
• SubModel: Trans Am "Bandit" #24 2 Dr
• Type: Coupe
• Trim: Trans Am Bandit Edition #24
• Doors: 2 Doors
• Year: 1981
• Mileage: 0
• VIN: 1G2AW87T0BL141304
• Color: Black
• Engine size: 455 ci.
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Tan
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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