1982 Trans Am - 4BBL V8 - WS6

[TiipX]

"Michael... Michael... are you sleeping?"

[oladasdd]

Nice car!



[lordoftheriffs79]

145 hp out of 5.0 liter engine? Needs some tuning, those big displacement engines have great potential

[zee1224]

hi does ur car have original decals? if so can u email me zee1224@hotmail.com i would like to know if the hood bird is the same size as the sail birds..pls let me know Thanks

[fluteplaya22593]

yay knight rider theme!!!!

[BalconX]

Man, that car is NEAT! I wish some day I came across you cruising around WI ;-)

[masskhamisi4]

Third gens were big hits wen they came out nd this one has full package

[3rd4thgenFbody]

i wouldt change anything on that car keep it original. thats a time capsle

[bithelisa]

Never say never ;) Thank you for your reply.

[bithelisa]

Is it for sale?

[1982ta]

@bithelisa Sorry, not a chance. :)

[Todd82TA]

I had one of those about 15 years ago... used to love that car. Mine died at EXACTLY 150,000... no joke... when the engine blew, it was 150,000 exactly...

It was also an LG4...

[chevy5030]

that is a nice trans am looks like a new car .

[gfudude]

love the car, im from WI to btw

[SuRihtanil]

What does the window sticker msrp say?

[1982ta]

@SuRihtanil Base price $9,658.26

Options add $3,884.45

Destination charge $399

Total $13,941.71

[laurence265]

145hp is a bit weak but beautiful car dude

[3rd4thgenFbody]

@laurence265 thats how it was in the late 70s into the 80s with the gas crisis buy one crate 350 swap later and you back up to 290HP

[Death666wish]

What has two thumbs and LOVES this car??? THIS GUY!!!

[bithelisa]

Fantastic car. If you ever wish to sell it please let me know.

[onlypresto]

nice car, if you ever sell it i want to buy it if i can, i love my third gens

[TheVickey101]

I had this same car in High School. My mom drove it until I could get staight A's on my report card. I managed to do it my last semester of 11th grade and she gave it to me for my senior year. Unfortunately she passed away of cancer 2 years later. I have been looking for one of these cars for the past 5 years to commemorate her and keep for my son. Any chance you would be willing to sell?

Ken Smith

Panama City Beach, FL

smitty.kennethm@gmail.com

[3rd4thgenFbody]

that in really good shape for a 82 i live in wisconsin bring it to the iola cars show next year i wanna check it out

[Garwanko]

Excelent TA!

[sodafan7]

Please can you tell me what it is called secondary music that adds to the video? The first is knight rider ... but the second hooked, what is?

[SairousClaou]

The best looking car ever.....

And through Knight Rider,a legendary car!

[rodrigo777mo]

nice car

[Swanny383]

Funny my 1982 TA was drum brakes in the rear, but it came with the 305 cross fire and burgandy leather PMD int,  all power acc etc, and the the vin calls out ws6 weird?

[LS1Heli]

Did the original paint come clear-coated in 1982?

[LS1Heli]

VERY nice car.

[MrNafets83]

Great vehicle you got. But here in Germany one would pay a lot at the gas station these days. Whats the MPG or how many litres per 100 km ? :)

[1982ta]

@MrNafets83 MPG is 15-17. That is about 14-15 liters per 100 km.

[drberto]

@1982ta It is not that much,considering that it has a 5.0L engine,and my Opel Insignia 1.6T has about 12lt/100km!

[cosworth6nut]

Incredibly impression car. Also, one of the few American cars that can actually turn a corner! Limited Slip Diff - SWEET! My old Granada (Murker Scorpio) to you Americans) was way bigger and just as powerful, it only had a V6 though. I have to say it, you guys in the USA make some damned nice looking cars. All you need is some european suspension and you would have some fine cars. Pity all of the manufacturers have opted for FWD. Thanks for the posting.

[FirebirdDude]

I love this car, it's so fantastic! Where did you find the original Knight Rider Soundtrack?

[1982ta]

@FirebirdDude The Soundtrack is from a CD called "Best of Don Peake - Vol. 1." I bought it from hitchcock-media (.com) but it is no longer available there.

[andreaspaczek]

Amerykańskie mięśnie...bestia na polskich szutrach by drogę za sobą zwinęła...pozdrawiam

[MrZaib80]

Beautiful car,does it have rear disc ? Email you :)

[1982ta]

@MrZaib80 Yes, it has the rear disc brakes. They were a feature of the WS6 package. No, it will not be for sale any time soon.

[warhawk40]

The 83 models and up had the 4-speed TH700.

[Iroc79]

I miei complimenti, stupenda fantastica in ottime condizioni.

[vetter999]

0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds!!?? My 2500 crew cab pickup would beat that!!

[bithelisa]

This car is like a dream. How much you pay for it?

[swollario]

Nice 1!

[GESSO217]

They don't make them like this anymore. Wish I owned one myself.

[hoffmachine]

Wow that is one nice Trans am. Keep it forever...

Your gear shift indicator is melted like mine, do you know where to get a replacement???

[DarrenWS6]

What a Gem! so original, love it!

[cprich22]

id realy like one of these cars for my first car

[Airox2009]

Nice!!!!!!!!! It`s Michael Longs car!!!!!!!

[DOCOMOKAN]

シブイです。

[BeeABaw]

i never understood why GM did not style there Camaro like the 3rd Gen its there best looking years. my dad used to have a 83 transam datona pace car edition...but it was such junk that i was constaly falling apart. 420,000 miles on the oringal motor. now that im 20 im trying to find a 82 or 83 Trans AM with no luck. =(

[dc8764]

I have an '82 Recaro TA.....I love it

[bridgmon007]

@dc8764 I had an 82 Recaro TA in high school, I've always wanted to own one again!!!

[RichardEllisxyz]

I had one in '96' for awhile till I got rear-ended & totaled. I still want another low mileage example..There are so few "perfect" examples on the road now. This car was perfect in its first year, They screwed up the looks the very next year, 83. It seems the styling after 82 was done by commitee...& it looked amateur. Power was only 165 HP. Nowadays if you live outside of smog regs you can drop a 350 at ANY HP level you could wish for. The music is a remix of Harold Faultimier(sp?) of Miamivice

[smilzomagro]

can you say me where i can find the song at 1:02. Many thanks!

[thedude427]

This is because of not only its forward styling but also its timeless appeal in the larger automotive aesthetic.

[thedude427]

Let me tell you something about the 1982 TRANS AM RECARO. The suspension is amazing and before its time. Did you realize that the WS6 suspension allows the 1982 TRANS AM RECARO to handle like a Ferrari? Thats right! The executives at GM realized that everyone in Southern Kentucky needed to corner at 1G so they gave the go ahead for a world class, LeMans capable suspension. I bet you didnt know that. Also many in Southern Kentucky feel that the 1982 TRANS AM RECARO should be in museums.

[Pigs3differentones]

What's the 0-60 on a stock LG4 305?

[1982ta]

I'm not sure, but a 1982 Cross-Fire fuel injected (5.0 liter) V8 powered Trans Am (as tested by Motor Trend in January 1982) could run from 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds.

[bleedthedead]

such a shame that pontiac is being dissolved

[AngusYoungBiggestFan]

Dude your car is amazing!! When i get my first car i want it to be an 82 trans am just like yours. Same engine and everything!

[Freizeitschranzer]

looks reeaaly sweet =)

[jload1]

Nice car!

[TheRoldgold]

How much is it to install a header?

[PantherCamaro]

Sweet Video you Should see the KARR I made looks great

[Demeterkitty]

It looks similar to the car Michael Long drove in the opening scenes to the pilot, Knight of the Phoenix. Keep it that way!

[bigdickbuster]

Awesome car!!!

[SuperSaxDude101]

your car is perfect. Hold on to it. it is an AWESOME car. I merely have the base model 86 firebird.

[smilzomagro]

it's a dream car...can i ask where you takes this song from Knight Rider....i want it...can you help me, please? Thanks a lot

[halcyon441]

how fast can you get that to go?

[1982ta]

I've never driven over 60 mph in the car, but I'm sure it can go a lot faster. :)

[halcyon441]

i hear you my friend had a 72 cuda six pack and one of the ties snapped when we tried to max it out and the tire went wack it was not fun

[SVTerminator03]

mine has has a mild cam intake headers carb and xhaust mods but the same rear end and when i had it dino'd it was at 123 at around 5500 rpm so 120 - 130 is about the extent of it im guessing

[1981qrycher]

How can you go wrong with the knight rider tune......

[BigMikeAtTt]

Keep it in this condition, looks great. I have one too and these cars are beautiful. Don´t make a Knight Rider Clone!

[12robert18]

beautiful car 5/5

[pippo702]

I love your car man! I wish mine it'd be so perfect!!!

[Kerry11111981]

When you take it up to 65 mph does it shake like crazy like mine did?

[1982ta]

Actually, I've never driven over 60, but it was smooth at that speed. With a 3-speed automatic and 3.23 gear ratio, any faster and I'm pushing 3000 rpms.

[zero1strike]

Does anyone know the tune that begins @1:03 towards the end anyone ??... NICE car btw !!

[CHEVROMAX]

Thanks to your video I could see how it is a T/A 82 interior. I think it was the most luxury and beuty F Bird! The front, head lights, back lights, wheels!!! Everything is beautiful!!

[radamanthys1]

i cant stop watching this!

[DeStapf]

absolutely a dream car^^ love it :)

[redtransam82]

i have an 1982 trans am. aren't these cars great.

[komiker13]

i love it ,beautiful

are u goin to make kitt replika

[warhawk40]

The 7 1/2 inch rear axle came from the Chevy Vega, caused major problems with 82 & 83 Firebirds and Camaros where it couldn't take the torque from the CHEVY 305. The 84 line introduced a redesigned rear axle that can take the high torque.

[feenux82]

i'm in love...wish i could find one for sale in my price range, lol.

[MUSTANGGTLX]

I had one of these in red over black with black int. The 305 was great had to put a th 350 Trans the 200 could not take it. The rear was no better. But I miss it now was a great car other than small problems (I caused).

[warhawk40]

I had an 82 TA just like this one. It was a cheap piece of junk. It had the cheapest quality materials like the plastic center console and the TH200C 3 SPEED transmission that was meant for a 4 or 6 cylinder engine. Not a CHEVY 305!!! The black colored hard dash board started cracking a year later. Now it has been converted to soda cans.

[andyroo89]

So which model of the trans am had the 305 in it? formula?

[joltinjack]

I bought a brand new '82 black w/ gold eagle at Tabor Pontiac (no longer in bus.) in Atlanta. It had the WS6 Suspension pkg, cross-fire injection, fully-functional air induction scoop with breather housing, and black Recaro seats. The car sounded throaty and mean. Darned wheel covers would occasionally come loose from the front wheels.

[TRRacing]

It's my dreamcar. Very nice.

[CJaguar265]

convert it follow the evil voice within

[bigxsig]

I wish my headlights works. I have to manually get out and open and close em :(

[andyroo89]

probably just the headlight motor probably 20-30 bucks to get a new one.

[LittleFluffyKraut]

Hey 1982ta, where can i get the second track, is it from a soundtrack CD? Please tell me the name of the release, i LOVED the synth-pop tracks in Knight Rider!!!

Awesome car BTW, greetz! ; )

[l435669]

How long have you owned the car? Can I ask how much you paid for this? I am buying one with 18k miles just trying to figure price? Thanks

[knytrydr73]

Just freakin' beautiful. I wish my 87 T/A looked this good.

[rantasoya]

btw, I like the fact that it is bone stock.. I would throw some clearbra to save the paint

[rantasoya]

Something is not right here, all 3rd gen F-Body cars came with the 4 speed auto.. The TurboHydromatic R700 or some crap like that..

The 3rd gen had the Turbo 350 or Turbo 400 tranny

[1982ta]

In 1982 the Trans Am had the 3-speed 200C. Starting in 1983 they had the 4-speed 700R4.

[paymydues]

@rantasoya Sorry matey but you are wrong.

The 1982 3rd gens came with a Turbo 200c i have the same in my car and 226,000 miles later it's still fine.

This was an option in 1983 when the 700r4 was the futted choice and there after.

Most who used these cars have a heavy right foot,you only have to look at youtube vids to see this.

It puts huge strain on the gearbox and rear axle, which were'nt designed for that sort of punishment.

The 60's cars maybe NOT the 80's.They last if treated right.

[Kerry11111981]

What did this particular model sell for in 1982 with all these extra's?

[1982ta]

Base price $9,658.26

Options add $3,884.45

Destination charge $399

Total $13,941.71

[benithebass]

WOW, i would kill everybody get this car! It´s in very great shape! If you wonna sale....call me! green with envy

[LJAR28]

your trans am has the same style like KITT the tan pmd seats the bowling ball rims automatic with a round shift nob cowl induction hood t-tops NICE! ^_^

[newcastleknight]

wow very nice indeed, a knight riders dream ! but i doubt i would convert that car, its just so damn nice

[pippo702]

A really great car! I did buy one last april..mine's white,4bbl,no t-top,red pmd seats,body is in good shape but I have to do a lot of mechanical work and I still don't know if and what packages it has..

[jnoble12]

That's great and rust free, very very rare to find one of that year not falling apart or in a junkyard. I loved this particular year and color (black/gold trim) when I was 10.

[TWISTEDTA]

gotta love it!

[napalmstrike]

OMG u got such a nice carr!!! its great dude!!!

[darkslain]

hey!!! :) do you have reupholdstered your seats? i always wanted to have the parella skin for my pmd´s :(

[tobie1]

where can i get that 'junk yard dog theme'? btw very nice car!!!!!