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Rare 1971 455 HO Trans Am Headlines New Listings as Buyers Demand Proof

Clear provenance remains the hinge for value in a softer collector-car market.

Overview

  • A PHS-documented 1971 Firebird Trans Am with its numbers-matching 455 HO and M22 four-speed is listed, one of 887 built, with a 2003 repaint and fewer than 5,000 miles driven since per the seller.
  • A separate 1977 Trans Am on eBay carries a $29,995 Buy-It-Now, shows a claimed 31,700 miles, decodes to a 403ci Olds V8 with Hydramatic, and lacks engine-bay photos despite brisk listing activity.
  • Bring a Trailer added a 9k-mile 1977 Trans Am hardtop finished in Cameo White with a 400ci V8 and automatic, offered with a window sticker, ownership records, service history, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
  • A modified 1997 Trans Am on Bring a Trailer shows 160k miles and extensive 2024 work including a repaint, retrim, suspension and brake refresh, a replacement 4L60E, and a Jasper reman 5.7L installed at 130k miles; the seller notes gutted catalysts.
  • Recent coverage underscores that documented mileage, numbers-matching drivetrains, and comprehensive records are driving buyer confidence as pricing faces greater scrutiny.