[Nick623]

Originally Posted by Skip Fix

Problem with the auto/W72s was about April '78 they quit selling them with the autos and only 4 speeds could get them.

I've never known of that before, where did you find that information?

Originally Posted by 62cat

What should the trim on my tops be. I can see where the gold stripe is but is the rest supposed to be black or natural. Mine dont appear to have ever had black on them. Thanks

The trim around the t-tops should be black as well as the window trims.

[Alvin]

Subscribing.

How about this becoming the "Y88 Forum" as previously suggested?

For more information about how to identify a Y-88 Trans Am Special Edition (and others) click below:
http://www.firebirdtransamparts.com/bandit/myth.htm

Myth #6: Gold Trim Items are a good way to prove that I have a Special Edition

Here's a good example of a non-Y88 http://www.tachrev.com/MecumHou2012F195.htm

[3tas4me]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Subscribing.

How about this becoming the "Y88 Forum" as previously suggested?

For more information about how to identify a Y-88 Trans Am Special Edition (and others) click below:
http://www.firebirdtransamparts.com/bandit/myth.htm



Here's a good example of a non-Y88 http://www.tachrev.com/MecumHou2012F195.htm

That was my intention

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by 3tas4me

That was my intention

Cool. So...

I’m bumping this thread with some archive Y-88 images and info I have collected as an incentive for others to chime in and add their current and past Y88 Specific information, experiences, etc.

First is from former “Trans Am Tribe” website director Richard Griffith II’s Y88 from around 1997.

The ad is the original Richard replied to when purchasing his Y88.



Note the "EXPORT" Invoice.

[Alvin]

[Alvin]

Next; the following images are of a Y88 I used to see driving in and around the streets of Albuquerque, New Mexico back in 1991. Beautiful car that was always heading in the opposite direction I was driving, so I never got a chance to speak to the owner in person.

The photos are scanned from and courtesy of the book by Nickey Wright:
OSPREY CLASSIC MARQUES
PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Note: Below each posted New Mexico Y88 image will be a larger sized image link. I recommend you purchase a copy of the book for your library and note that the “yellow” Special Edition decal highlights are clear in the book but have washed out in the scanning process.

IIRC: Those are the Sandia Mountains in the photo backgrounds, and the road may be the Turquoise Trail from Albuquerque to Santa Fe; which is a great drive if you are ever in the area.



http://www.tachrev.com/Y88/NMY881.jpg



http://www.tachrev.com/Y88/NMY882.jpg

[Alvin]

The photos are scanned from and courtesy of the book by Nickey Wright:
OSPREY CLASSIC MARQUES
PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Note: Below each posted New Mexico Y88 image will be a larger sized image link. I recommend you purchase a copy of the book for your library and note that the “GOLD” Special Edition Dash and Steering Wheel treatment highlights are clear in the book but have washed out in the scanning process.



http://www.tachrev.com/Y88/NMY883.jpg



http://www.tachrev.com/Y88/NMY884.jpg