Royal Pontiac was a dealership located in Royal Oak, Michigan. Founded by dragracer Ace Wilson, Royal Pontiac began making modifications to Pontiacs back in 1959, and selling these cars to customers.
Royal Pontiac Trans Am
Royal was to Pontiac as Yenko was to Chevrolet. The Royal dealership was about 12 miles from the Pontiac assembly plant and Royal assisted Pontiac with development and testing of special high performance parts.
Royal was well known for the dealership’s race cars and Royal built high performance Pontiacs for the dealership’s customers.
1971 Royal Pontiac Trans Am
Make: Pontiac
Model: Trans Am
Year: Built in 1970 and titled as a 1971
Delivery date: September 20, 1970
VIN: 228871N103123
Exterior: Cameo White
Interior: Black
Engine: HO 455 cid, race cam, headers, re-worked 850 cfm carb; The engine has had a fresh restoration by Pontiac. Only approximately 150 miles since the restoration (not yet broken in). Torque: approximately 500 foot-pounds (not dyno. confirmed). The 455 cid Pontiac engine (new for 1971) also has the factory stronger but lighter rods and pistons and the “4-bolt ” main bearings plus an additional 55 cubic inches of displacement over the previous Trans Am engine.
Transmission: Automatic
Performance suspension: The Trans Am has both a front 1.250 in. stabilizer bar and a rear 0.875 in. stabilizer bar.
Tuned performance ignition
Owner’s Manual, Service Manuals and copies of documents from Pontiac Historical Services included
Documents
Exterior and Engine
Interior – As New Condition
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