![]() Now go out and rent Smokey and the Bandit. So it is safe to say whoever won that car really racked up and went home with a piece of American cinematic history. Oh, and he tossed in an autographed jacket and hat for good measure. The winning bidder also got the Florida DMV title proving that Burt Reynolds was the previous owner. Reynolds graced the car with his autograph twice – on the hood and on the dashboard. It’s the other stuff, though, that makes this a particularly sweet deal. The Y82 model sported black deluxe interior, a Hurst T-Top, and a 6.6 liter engine. This Trans Am that sold in April was a “Tribute Car” that the Bandit purchased and fully restored, bringing it to top notch, Bandit condition. It was strictly a promo car and included some Bandit memorabilia items but it still raked in an impressive $450,000. That one was from the movie as well, though it never saw any screen time. Now if you are scratching your head, asking yourself didn’t he just sell another Trans Am a few months ago? Yep. Nuff said.Īn April 24, 2015, Burt Reynolds’ Trans Am rolled across the auction floor and brought in a cool $170,000. Think: Burt Reynolds, Smokey and the Bandit, 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. Stars come and go, but there are some that stay with us. The world keeps turning and Hollywood keeps cranking out new movies just like car manufacturers keep cranking out new models. ![]() It is the story of time passing and memories fading. ![]() It is the story of a pop culture icon rolling across the auction block. This is a tale of two cars sold at auctions mere months apart.
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