1979 Macho Turbo TA # 22
1979 DKM # 22 Turbo Macho Trans Am. This rare car is possibly the highest optioned Macho TA built. Starting life as a fully loaded W72 400 4 speed WS6 Trans Am it received the full Macho package including:
HO racing Turbocharged 400 (1 of 22 built)
Nash 5 speed w/short shifter
Fosgate stereo system
Scheel 4015 bucket seats w/matching rear seat
lift off fiberglass hood
oil pressure restorer
trunk mounted battery
power sliding sunroof
upgraded gauge package to include 8K tach and 160 speedo
This car needs a complete restoration but is basically complete and solid Documented by PHS, Mecham Performance and Rob Thomas.
Macho TA's are the only 70's version of the now famous dealer tuner cars of the 60's, Yenko, Berger, Baldwin Motion, Nicki, Royal Bobcat, Mr Norm, ect.
26 built in 77
202 built in 78
96 built in 79