[Rocky Rotella]

Well, after many years of waiting, my Dad, Jim finally made the purchase of a lifetime!

Today he took delivery of an Admiralty Blue 1974 Trans Am SD-455 with just 16,000 original miles. Steve Schappaugh of Lincoln, Nebraska had purchased it from its original owner in the mid-80s and preserved it for 20 years, until he sold it to its third owner in the mid-2000's. We purchased it from him a few weeks back and it was delivered today.

We quickly took a few shots as it was unloaded, so it's very dusty and needs a good detailing. Once we get that done, we'll get several beauty shots posted on the forum. It's VERY original, right down to its Goodyear Steelgard tires.

In addition to the still shots, here's a clip of the real SD-455 sound.

I'm sure he'll be along soon to post his comments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etthsh5n7MQ

[Held for Ransom]

Where have I seen the emblem in the right grille?

[superdutybob]

Originally Posted by Held for Ransom

Where have I seen the emblem in the right grille?

Those are emblems from the POCI organization.

Nice color Rocky! Tell your dad I said congratulations and welcome to the SD Snob club. LOL

[Lloyd-TX]

Droooooooooool.

Congrats Jim and Rocky!

PS - how about more details on options and equipment?

[Judge273]

X2!

[Rocky Rotella]

My dad had a chance to clean the car up and we shot some pics of it in front of my house tonight. The car is stunning to say the least. It's amazing just how well it's been preserved.

[Uncle Judge]

Great car Rocky! Congrats. Steve has had some amazing Pontiacs over the years. I actually inspected a twin to your father's car for a friend of mine a few years back that had less than 100 original miles on it. Blue 74's are hard to top. Enjoy!

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Rocky Rotella

My dad had a chance to clean the car up and we shot some pics of it in front of my house tonight. The car is stunning to say the least. It's amazing just how well it's been preserved.

Absolutely stunning survivor Super Duty Trans Am!

[hendoIV]

Remember when Steve bought that car back in the late eighties. Memory says the dash had an aftermarket CB installed. Removed it, since it was not a factory piece. Very nice, beautiful blue car from Grand Island, NE. At least that's what my memory says.

[abefromen]

cha-ching!

[Jim Rotella]

Originally Posted by hendoIV

Remember when Steve bought that car back in the late eighties. Memory says the dash had an aftermarket CB installed. Removed it, since it was not a factory piece. Very nice, beautiful blue car from Grand Island, NE. At least that's what my memory says.

You're right hendoIV, the car did have a aftermarket CB radio, but it was installed in the map pocket of the front console. Steve replaced the console with a NOS piece and the original console was shipped to me along with the car.

[67GTONUT]

Wow.......

[Wareagle]

Congrats - I'm jealous .

[hendoIV]

Really like the youtube clip. Sounds great!

[J GLASGO]

Wow,I cant imagine the excitement of getting that car delivered to you! Incredible car!

[potentpontiac]

Now that's a Great find. Color is very nice and Looks Fantastic. A true survivor for sure.
Good luck with that Beauty.

[Larry Navarro]

Congrats Rotellas. Excellent find!

hmmm.....sounds like it may have 1.65 rockers.

[critter]

Tell Jim I said it needs some air shocks and Cragers.

Nice one.

[chuckies76ta]

Nice car Rocky & Jim.. Tell Dad I'll take that 72 T/A now..lol

Charles

[Hitman]

Wow. That has to be the best looking blue I've seen in a long time. Congrats on your time capsule. A SD to boot.