Four cars were used in Smokey and the Bandit – three to film the movie and one for its promotional activities. Only the promotional car survived, as the other three heavily modified stunts were destroyed during filming.

Are there any cars left from Smokey and the Bandit?

Pontiac gave Needham a total of four cars, three to use in the movie and one as a promotional vehicle to drive around and advertise Smokey and the Bandit following its release. The three movie cars were destroyed during various stunts, so the promo car is the only surviving Trans Am connected to this film.

How many Smokey and the Bandit cars are there?

There were four modified 1976 Pontiac Trans Ams provided for the movie. By the time filming ended, three had been wrecked and the last could barely run. The famous bridge jumping scene required the installation of a rocket to help boost the Trans Am into the air, and the landing totaled it.

Who owns the original Smokey and the Bandit car now?

PALMETTO, Fla.

And, there's a special connection here in the Tampa Bay area. It has four wheels and a gold bird on the hood. "It's a 1977 Trans Am," says Gene Kennedy, owner of Bandit Movie Cars in Palmetto. "We take it all over the country.

How many cars were destroyed in Smokey and the Bandit?

Pontiac had supplied four new Trans-Ams for the movie, but by the time the final scenes were shot they had wiped out three Trans-Ams and the surviving fourth wouldn't start or run after all of the stunts and crashes, so a push-car was used to push the last remaining Trans-Am into the scene.

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How much is the original Smokey and the Bandit car?

Burt Reynolds' 1977 Smokey and the Bandit car sells for nearly $500K.

How much did Burt Reynolds Smokey and the Bandit car sell for?

Reynold's car sold for close to $500,000, and although the vehicle that went up for sale wasn't the actual car used in the film, it still has a special distinction: It was the car the actor was gifted as a thank-you for his work on the movie, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Film Editing and honored ...

Where is the Smokey and the Bandit truck now?

This sounds legit: Q: Does anyone know if the Trans AM and the truck used in the film are still around? A: The original "Bandit" Trans am is kept at The Performace Car Museum, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They used three Kenworth W900s as the tractor in Smokey and the Bandit - two 1974s and a 1973.

How many firebirds were used in Smokey and the Bandit?

The 1977 Pontiac Trans Am starring in Smokey and the Bandit, is a special edition Firebird, painted black with gold stripes and had the screaming chicken hood decal. It's a key part of the movie's plot and takes the spotlight in many of its chase scenes. But did you know the movie used four, not one car?

What was the famous car in Smokey and the Bandit?

When it comes to the cars of “Smokey and the Bandit,” one races to memory faster than any other, Bandit's legendary black 1977 Trans Am. The now iconic Pontiac Firebird Trans Am exuded power, style, and an undeniable sense of freedom, making it an instant hit among car enthusiasts.

What was the last Smokey and the Bandit car?

According to Barrett-Jackson, the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE being auctioned at its April 18-20 Palm Beach event was the last one personally owned by Burt Reynolds. As the story goes, Smokey and the Bandit was such a runaway hit that General Motors promised Reynolds a new car every year for life.

How many cop cars were used in Smokey and the Bandit?

He contacted Pontiac and an agreement was made that four 1977 Trans Ams and two Pontiac LeMans four-door sedans would be provided for the 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 his own driving stunts in Smokey and the Bandit?

How much of his own stunt driving did Burt Reynolds do in Smokey & The Bandit? Hal Needham, Ronnie Rondell and Glenn Wilder did the stunts - do a search for Hal Needham, Reynolds very good friend and stunt coordinator on most of Reynold's films.

What trailer was used in Smokey and the Bandit?

"Bandit," (Reynolds), drove the Trans Am to serve as a distraction to police while his teammate drove the Kenworth tractor-trailer with the illegal beer. The tractor used in the film was a 1974 Kenworth W900A, a model which marked a significant change in how tractors were designed for drivers.

Where did they pick up beer in Smokey and the Bandit?

Bandit and Snowman (Jerry Reed) finally arrive in Texarkana. Their first task upon arrival is to load up their precious cargo of beer at Wayne's place. Although the plot suggests they've crossed state lines, they've never left Georgia to film this scene. This scene was filmed on Main Street in Jonesboro.

How much was Sally Fields paid for Smokey and the Bandit?

It is not known how much Sally Field was paid for her role in Smokey and the Bandit. However, it is known that the budget was a meager $4.3 million and star Burt Reynolds was paid $1 million. As a result, it is likely Field was paid in the tens of thousands to low hundreds of thousands for the role.

Why did Burt Reynolds turn down Smokey and the Bandit 3?

Original "Smokey and the Bandit" director Hal Needham and its big star Burt Reynolds were not interested in making this movie as they were developing another project, Stroker Ace (1983). Reynolds ended up making a very brief cameo appearance though, in the final scene.

How much was Burt Reynolds estate?

Reynolds' estate was estimated at $5 million, so it is likely that there would have been no, or very little, tax on the estate.

Who drove the truck in Smokey and the Bandit?

Many viewers forget the Bandit makes his living as a trucker, not as a Trans Am stunt driver, and that the rig with the Coors is his and his buddy Snowman is only driving it.

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