Thanks for the feedback. As I look for cars for sale, it seems really hard to find manual transmissions. I have that on my needs to have list. I just find driving so much more enjoyable when I can shift. Were there records of what was ordered/built for things like convertibles with manual transmissions to give me an ideal if I am chasing a unicorn or not.
Yes, there are manuals out there. I picked mine up about three years ago. I put in a new interior and fold-down. All my other 'birds have been automatics (about 12-13 others since '79) I would have to say, driving the 4 speed is the most fun when you are just cruising for enjoyment. But on a day to day basis or needing to constantly drive somewhere, I agree with woven. You can always do a trans swap to a four (or three) speed as well. Pontiac Historical Services can sell you a build sheet and window sticker once you have found a car. But they don't have much for compiled lists regarding options or anything like that. There definitely were more auto trans cars built than manuals, but they are out there. I looked for 9 months back in the middle 2000's before I found my red 400. Other members have looked similar amounts of time for their cars as well. Keep hunting! Oh, and I wanted to mention that having a power top is also no big deal. Just more things to go wrong with those. Now that I also have my first power top 'vert, I'd rather stick with manual!
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
