1974 SD-455 Trans Am (Paterson, NJ)

1974 SD-455 Trans Am

In the early 70 s the federal government OPEC and the insurance companies through regulations and an oil embargo were succeeding to destroy the American classic a big horsepower engine stuffed in a two door car. And prospects for the company that invented the muscle car (GTO) looked bleak. However going into 1973 two modifications to the Trans Am were about to change the fortunes for the Pontiac Motor Company. The first was a large screaming chicken decal. The second was the SD-455 engine that was close to a race engine and lapped the field when horsepower and performance was dwindling. Hence the 1973 the Pontiac Trans Am SD-455 was born. Because of their low production numbers the 1973 and 1974 SD-455 Trans Am are highly sought after and difficult to locate. In 1973 there was a total of 252 SD-455 s produced 72 4-speeds and 180 automatics. In 1974 212 4-speeds and 731 automatics for a total of 1195 SD-455 T A s. Now Big Boyz Toy Box is fortunate to have an opportunity to sell this rare bird . This 74 SD-455 is dressed just right. Power door locks soft ray glass roof and window moldings a c console AM FM stereo screaming eagle decal custom trim group and the SD-455 engine. Included in the sale original rally wheels w tires set of real SD-455 forged steel connecting rods. Even though the original exhaust manifold is not on the block the original with the correct SD-455 numbers are included in the sale. Extensive provenance is included with the car. The original window sticker previous classified ads service records documents from Pontiac Historical Society and paperwork that shows this car is registered in the September 1997 issue in the SD-455 Owners Manual. Also the original manual operating instructions owner s manual general information the emission control system information warranty maintenance schedule consumer information and the steel belted radial tires warranty. A multiple show winner with trophies and plaques to go along. It is extremely rare for an SD-455 to become available. As the numbers show they are few and far between. Don t delay. Own a piece of history. This 1974 SD-455 can be seen at Big Boyz Toy Box 2 Shady Street Paterson N.J. 07524 Monday-Saturday 8a-5p. Call Jim Cillo at 201-314-1550 to discuss owning a piece of history.