Smokey and the Bandit was one of the films being featured, so I called the theater to ask if they would like me to exhibit my original Smokey and The Bandit Trans Am for the attendees to enjoy.
In 2011 I attended a movie tribute to Burt Reynolds at which he was making a personal appearance. The only other thing I did was obtain the original signature of Burt Reynolds on the glove compartment. In 2013 I had two California compliant catalytic converters added so it would pass a smog test, although it has not been presented for a smog test or licensed in the state of CA yet. A new brake master cylinder was put on in 2012. I replaced the wheels with period correct WS6 wheels. I replaced the exhaust with a Pypes 2.5” dual exhaust cross over pipe system to enhance the sound and performance of the engine. The car’s build sheet shows that it was a “radio delete” car, but at some point before I purchased it a Jensen aftermarket radio was added. I have shown it at various car shows and at Trans Am Nationals where it qualifies in the rare “Survivor” category.
The car currently has 28,864 original miles on it. It was transported to Los Angeles when I moved here in 2013. I drove it back to Illinois where I was living, and it was garage kept. It was transported to Ohio by a new owner in 2003 who had buyer’s remorse and sold it to me on May 9, 2003, with 12,686 original miles on it. This 1978 Bandit Trans Am was purchased by its original owner in December of 1977 in Holbrook, Arizona.