Who owns the original smoking the Bandit Trans Am?

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Owned by Burt Reynolds Now Worth $630K.

How much is a bandit edition Trans Am worth?

So while an average 1970s Pontiac Trans Am with typical mileage for its age may go for around $8,000 to $10,000 now, a nice, clean, low-mileage SE Bandit Trans Am from the same period can run anywhere from $15,000 to $35,000.

How much did Burt Reynolds Bandit Trans Am sell for?

$495,000
The 1977 Firebird Trans Am once owned by Burt Reynolds was sold at auction Saturday for $495,000 at a sale held by Barrett-Jackson. The car was not used in the filming of “Smokey and the Bandit,” but was given to the actor to thank him for his role in the movie, the company said.

Who drove the bandit car?

Burt Reynolds plays Bandit, who drives this powerhouse machine, evading the police, with “Snowman”, played by Jerry Reed, not only an actor but a country music star, driving a Kenworth W-900 A — one seriously powerful semi-truck.

Did Burt Reynolds do all his own driving in Smokey and the Bandit?

Stunt driver, Raymond Kohn, recreated one of the most iconic car stunts from the movie, Smokey and the Bandit. It’s a stunt that had never been done before in the region, according to event organizers. The jump honored the late Burt Reynolds and the iconic scene from the 1970’s movie.

How much horsepower did the Bandit car have?

Under the hood of the incredible Trans Ams used for the film sat a 400 ci V8 engine, which pushed out somewhere in the realm of 200 horsepower. Torque numbers were a lot higher at around 320 ft/lbs. Unlike many iconic muscle cars that we’ve all come to know and love, the Trans Am was not that fast.

Did Burt Reynolds do all the driving in Smokey and the Bandit?

The fact that the Trans Am sold for nearly half a million dollars is a testament to the success of Smokey and the Bandit as a movie franchise. Though the car was never used in filming, it was a “promotional” vehicle used during that time and later given to Reynolds after filming was completed.

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