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1997 WS6 TransAm - Black.

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This is the actual car.  This batmobile is the newest addition to my eclectic ownership pattern.  A friend who works at a used car lot (Marc with a C) told me about this this car on on his lot.  TransAm, Ram Air, 6 speed manual, T-Tops, Black, Low Mileage, in nice shape.  He had me at black.  It needed a little work.  But slowly I am getting it into shape.

It is a lowly LT-1, but it sounds mean.  This is my third 4th Gen Fbody and my favorite so far.  It does not pull as hard as the 1998 Z28, but it has a charm all its own.  As you drive it you hear all manner of rumbles, rattles, creaks, and groans.  All part of the charm! 

And it is the Garage Queen.  It stays all warm and toasty in the garage while the BMW freezes outside.  Well the BMW is younger, it can take it.

While I dig this car I keep dreaming of swapping in an LS1, 2, or 3.  For some reason the distributor under the water pump bothers me.  I also do not ike the idea of not being able to easily change all the spark plugs.  And why is the motor so far under the windshield?  But this is the most beautiful Fbody ever.  Every time I step into the garage I think, wow, so tough looking!  And the Ttops are great.  Almost like a convertible without any of the hassles.

I would love to start modding the car but I do not want to spend the dough.  Hopefully I will be adding mods here later.