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Trans Ams used to be my obsession. You sure it's an SE? They're easy to clone down to the teeth. Don't even fully trust it if it has the correct golden interior appointments.
If you're serious, buy a PHS (Pontiac Historical Services) documentation for it or ask for a build sheet if he has it. Code Y82 would mean it's a T-Top special edition while Y81 would mean it has no t-tops.
Power-wise, the 455 should do you fine if you don't care so much about originality. But the resale value for a true SE would be very high if you restore it, they fetch big bucks these days (upwards of 25K).
Just because you see that one rust spot doesn't mean there isn't more - inspect it thoroughly. Floorboards (especially if it has t-tops), around the rear window, frame rails, the tail panel behind the gas tank, and the corners at the dashboard in the interior are all common places on 2nd Gen T/As.
If it's a real SE that needs that minor of work... 4500 is actually pretty reasonable.
If the engine's been replaced, then it lost some of its value - the big valued ones are the 4 speeds with the original 400 Pontiac Engine (code W72).
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