[speedrider]

I bought a TATA about 12 years ago. It was restored somewhat. The paint job was very well done. The problem was that they used a donor car for the interior so it was black interior. I paid 9,500 for it. I put about another 3,000 in to bring the interior back to original silver leather. It is the less rare Auto 403. I still think it could bring me a profit if I wanted to sell it. (I don't). I don't know if the engine is the original or not. The guy said it was, but I have not been able to confirm. I looked for the number on the block, but can't seem to find it. It runs good, but I still want to pull it and either rebuild it, or replace it. Even if it is just a repaint and re gasket rebuild. It is starting to leak from sitting in the garage so much. I probably only put a couple thousand miles on it in the 12 years I owned it. I think they will continue to go up in value even with the 403. It is what Pontiac put in at the factory, so it is still a Pontiac. Anyway, just my 2 cents.

[yumpy]

If i am correct i believe your T/A is the one that got coverage this past year in Hemmings Muscle Mag.One beautiful T/A. I have a 79 ,the same color combo,options(with defogger) $9446 and change on the window sticker.That's with the $178 delete for the 301 cu engine. Need I say more.My car is a nice driver/survivor and is ALL Pontiac. I think my car would be worth even less than a 403 car in equal condition.

[Grand73Am]

Originally Posted by speedrider

I don't know if the engine is the original or not. The guy said it was, but I have not been able to confirm. I looked for the number on the block, but can't seem to find it.

Here is where the 403 engine number is. That's the front of the driver side head: