My Mom is ready to sell her limited edition 1977 Trans Am Blackbird. What's it worth?

Question

It is the real deal. All stock, great condition. Not a fake "Blackbird". It has the shortened VIN cuz of limited production. E me. Thanks.

Answer 1

Hello,

I own a '77 Trans Am L/E (Bandit look a like) with a available options, I purchased it from my brother in 1985 and at that time it had 23,000 miles on it.

In 1986 I joined two car clubs, 1-MN. Trans Am & 2- POCI (Pontiac Oakland Club International) and also became a chapter. At my second car show I took home a 2nd place trohpy. Over the next 10 years I have won some 50 1st & 2nd place trophies, 3 from the World of Wheels and two at another 1st place in class & best Pontiac in show.

Well on can go on and on here but I'll get too your question.

Look in your phone book for auto/car resteration, antique autos, etc. and give them all a call and ask the about appraisles. Some will charge you a fee but it's worth it, I only need to for my insurance Co. but got three.

Those came in at 15,000....18,000 and 20,000 grand and it's insured for the higher of the 3 because i only showed the two higher ones.

I hope this was helpful, good luck and if you have any questions (send me an email) on the T/A I have code books, etc. I was also our Hi-Preformance tech advisor for 12 years. I'd be more then glad to help, thou I wish you'd keep it.

Tim

Answer 2

Your VIN should be something like : 2W37 ( the fifth digit will be either : B,C,K,L,P,R,U,V,Y,Z depending on your engine) B or C is doubtful. They are the V-4 14o and the V-6 231. the 6th digit will be 7. and the eith digit/letter will differ depending on the assembly plant. the last six digits will be the sequential number. So it should be something like this: 2W37 ( LETTER ) 7 ( LETTER) ( SIX NUMBERS ). I have got to be honest with you, I know they made a Yellowbird and a Redbird edition, but this Blackbird edition has me a little baffled. You say it has a shortened VIN. If it does, its not correct, that is why I listed the information above. These are on all production cars. with each on being different, but still identifying the car. I have heard of the Smokey and the Bandit series, whick is something this may be refering to. But, check the numbers, and let me know on my 360 page. I am interested in this.

Answer 3

go online to Kelley Blue Book for starters. It depends on mileage, rust, etc. Sounds fantastic though. If it's a "California" car (no bad weather, snow, etc), has it been garaged or driven all the time, lots of factors would figure in. My guess is you'll have NO trouble selling.

Answer 4

Kelley blue book, google them.

Better, google trans am, there are clubs all over the country that would drool to get their mitts on your mom's car.

Let the bidding begin.

PS. I am not quite sure what this star rating thing is going to do but, enjoy!