In 1977, Burt Reynolds starred in Smokey and the Bandit, a movie about a pair of guys smuggling beer - and a bride, across the states in a tractor trailer truck and a ‘77 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The movie would go on to immortalize two careers: that of Burt Reynolds himself, and that of the Firebird Trans Am in all its glory, forever tying it to a film that can still be enjoyed to this day.

To thank Burt Reynolds for his immaculate role in the Smokey and the Bandit movie, he was given an exact replica of the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am that he had become so engaged with during the production of the film, complete with ‘Bandit’ lettering above the doors and all the gold accents of the optional Special Edition package.

Burt owned the gifted Trans Am up until 2014, during which he only clocked 3,600 miles on the odometer. Afterward, it was fully restored in 2015 to practically brand-new condition, though the hand-painted decals were left untouched along with several interior scuffs that Burt’s cowboy boots had left on the driver’s side sill plate. In January 2022, the famous Trans Am owned by Burt was put up for auction by Barrett-Jackson; here’s how much it sold for.

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Brief Overview Of The 1977 Trans Am

Burt Reynolds' 1977 Firebird Trans Am
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Pontiac’s beautiful Trans Am muscle car came equipped with a 6.6-liter V8, capable of 185 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. The optional "T/A 6.6" engine made 200 hp and 325 lb-ft.

Fitted with that optional engine, the Trans Am could run from 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds and the ¼ mile in 16 seconds, which was quick for the time. The '77 Trans Am could be had with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission.

One of the biggest reasons the Trans Am became so iconic is its truly beautiful and timeless design. In front, the ‘77 Trans Am featured a muscular hood that dipped down into a pointed grille with a spoiler below the bumper. The bumpers were color-keyed and artfully blended into the body, unlike most cars of the day with their chrome-plated battering rams. The headlights integrate beautifully into the vehicle’s split grille, completing the cohesive front end design.

Down the side, both fenders flare out just enough to hover comfortably above the Trans Am’s gorgeous multi-spoke golden wheels, and a pair of vents flank each side of the vehicle. Finally, the rear slopes down directly from the roof to meet the Firebird’s ducktail, which is placed directly above and around the rear light panel.

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How Much Burt Reynold’s Firebird Trans Am Sold For

Burt Reynolds' 1977 Firebird Trans Am
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At the Barrett-Jackson auction that took place in January, Burt Reynold’s fully restored Trans Am sold for a whopping total of $495,000. Aside from the memorabilia engraved on the car in the form of the ‘Bandit’ writing on the doors and Burt’s own scuff marks, the vehicle was also sold with a dedication plaque on the driver's door along with an autographed copy of the famous actor’s autobiography, a Trans Am jacket, and a cowboy hat from the movie.