1978 Pontiac Formula 400 W72 SOLD

• Year: 1978
• Make: Pontiac
• Model: Formula 400
• Mileage: 95,634 Actual
• Engine: 400 W72
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior Color: Martinique Blue
• Interior Color: Black
• VIN: 2U87Z8L141363

• CC1 – Hatch Roof/T Tops
• F41 – Sport Suspension
• GU5 – 3.23 Rear Gears
• JL2 – Power Brakes
• L78 – V8 400 4BBL
• W50 – Formula Plus Package
• W66 – Formula Package
• W72 – Performance Package

Cincy Classic Cars is proud to offer this “Build Sheet” Documented 1978 Formula 400 which is in beautiful condition inside and out. This is a rare sought after Formula being a Factory ordered 400 W72. This Formula features a nice repaint which shows well, a mostly original black vinyl interior, and the believed to be original numbers matching 400 W72 high performance engine. This Formula is solid with good lines and gaps and has no visible rust on body or frame. This Formula is finished in the beautiful and desirable exterior color of Martinique Blue(code 24) over Black vinyl standard (code 19R) interior. We found 3 factory build sheets in this car, one under each of the front seats, and one in the rear seat springs. Also included with this Formula are several of the original documents that came with the car.

Exterior

The exterior is in very nice condition. This Formula 400 was treated to a professional repaint approximately 5 years ago with all new Formula decals applied. The paint is in good condition with no signs of visible rust and both bumpers are in great shape shape with no flaking or faded paint. There may be some minor imperfections that are not noticeable in the photos, but noting was intentionally excluded from the photos. Tires have great tread left and are correctly sized 225/70/15 and the Snowflake wheels are in great shape with no curb rash. Trunk is very solid and clean with the space saver spare tire, jack, and original trunk mat. Also included is a nice set of original Fisher t top bags. All the glass is “LOF” factory original.

Interior

The Black vinyl interior of this Formula is in excellent condition. The original seat covers are in great condition with no rips or holes, or excessive wear in any way. The carpet is in excellent condition with no major stains, rips, or holes. The original dash is in great condition with no cracks or fading and the dash bezel is in great condition as well. The stereo has been upgraded to a Kenwood digital am/fm cassette which sounds great and the rear speakers and dash speakers have been replaced. Thankfully the dash has not been cut for a modern cd player. The door panels have just been replaced and are like new in every way, and both door pulls are solid and in tact. Headliner is in excellent shape and not sagging at all. The package tray is in good condition as well. All interior/exterior lights and gauges work as they should outside of the clock. The horn, wipers, and fan blower for heat also work. This car has not been smoked in; there is no aroma what so ever.

Mechanical

This Formula is in great mechanical condition and runs and drives very well and pulls strong. The block is stamped “X7” which is the correct block for a 1978 Automatic W72 engine, see block code photo below. This is the believed to be the original engine to the car but the vin stamp is to faint to correctly read and photograph, see picture below of the cleaned off pad. In the video one can observe this car running and driving with no excessive rattles or noises, and the car handles and performs well. This Formula is an exceptional driver that feels great on the road and at highway speeds. There is no smoke when starting or driving the car. It starts right away every time, idles well, and runs excellent. The brakes do not pull and stop as they should. They were recently overhauled with a new Master Cylinder, new prop. valve, new rear hose, new front calipers, new brake pads, and the rear drums were properly adjusted as well. The exhaust has been upgraded to dual Glass Pack mufflers and it really has that old school muscle car sound. This car is a blast to drive with the W72 package and the t tops removed. Also, the engine is clean and nicely detailed as one can see from the photos. The engine is very stock and factory correct. This is a factory non AC car which really unclutters the engine bay.

CALL DAN AT 513-256-5543 WITH ANY QUESTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE