'The Snowman' from Smokey and the Bandit drove a 1974 Kenworth W900A. The trucking industry is well-represented throughout popular culture. Whether trucking is being used to create a villainous antagonist or being used as the good guy in a film, there is no lack of semi-trucks in the industry.

What kind of truck did Snowman drive in Smokey and the Bandit 2?

Kenworth is a make of medium and heavy-duty Class 8 trucks. Snowman drove one in the 1977 feature film Smokey and the Bandit and its sequel, Smokey and the Bandit II.

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.

What kind of trailer was in Smokey and the Bandit?

The movie features two iconic vehicles: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am and a 1974 Kenworth W900A tractor. "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.

What did they haul in Smokey and the Bandit?

The film follows Bo "Bandit" Darville (Reynolds) and Cledus "Snowman" Snow (Reed), two truck-driving bootleggers attempting to illegally transport 400 cases of Coors beer from Texarkana to Atlanta.

Smokey & The Bandit Tribute Truck - Kenworth 100th Anniversary Show

How many cars were wrecked filming Smokey and the Bandit?

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 bought the Smokey and the Bandit car?

A few years before he died in 2018, Burt Reynolds bought a Trans Am and had it restored to look just like the one in the movie. His friend Gene Kennedy, owner of Bandit Movie Cars of Florida in Palmetto, restored the car.

How fast was the Smokey and the Bandit car?

Pontiac gave modified units of the 1976 Firebird Trans Am Special Edition to the filmmakers. Three out of the four modified units were wrecked by the end of filming. Before she asks the famous question, the camera points to a shot of the speedometer that reads 70mph or 110kph.

Why was Smokey and the Bandit 2 so bad?

A sequel to "Smokey and the Bandit" was inevitable, and the original set the stage quite nicely. But this movie opens with the gang scattered and the actors seem to be playing cartoon versions of their characters. None of the charm or humor of the first movie is present this time around.

What is the sheriff's car in Smokey and the Bandit?

Sheriff Justice's 1977 Pontiac LeMans became synonymous with his relentless pursuit of the Bandit throughout the film. The LeMans, adorned with a distinctive blue and white livery, flashing lights, and a blaring siren, made it an instantly recognizable symbol of law enforcement.

Why was Coors illegal in the 70s?

Coors didn't get national distribution until 1986. Which is why, in the 1970s, Coors wasn't actually licensed to sell east of the Mississippi, making it, briefly, a rare and sought-after product. (Per Time Magazine, Gerald Ford, Eisenhower, and Paul Newman hoarded the stuff.)

What did Smokey the Bandit drive?

What was the year, make and model of the car Burt Reynolds drove in the "Smokey and the Bandit" movie? It was a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am.

Where was Smokey and the Bandit filmed?

Smokey and the Bandit Locations

The movie locations, from Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta to Main and Mill Street in Jonesboro, were full of small-town charm and a rural feel. In McDonough's Town Square, iconic car chase scenes were filmed.

How much is the original Smokey and the Bandit car?

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

What was the truck driver in Smokey and the Bandit?

Truck driver Bo "Bandit" Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks up hitchhiker Carrie (Sally Field), he attracts the attention of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason).

How far was the trip in Smokey and the Bandit?

It is actually 665 miles each way if taking the Interstates, or 622 miles if you take US-82, which is likely the route Bandit and Snowman took, since US-82 (erroneously referred to as "Interstate 82" by Silver-Tongued Devil) is mentioned at one point.

What movie wrecked the most cars?

Why was it bootlegging in Smokey and the Bandit?

They cheer on the Bandit, outrunning Smokey and sticking it to the Man, but see far different stand-ins for Smokey and the Man. Having to bootleg Coors from Texas, after all, was because Coors was unpasteurized and liable to spoil.

What was the cause of death for Burt Reynolds?

Actor Burt Reynolds, who played good ol' boys and rugged action heroes in an acting career that spanned seven decades, has died. Reynolds died Thursday morning at a Florida hospital following a heart attack. He was 82.

How much money did Burt Reynolds have when he died?

His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be between $3 and $5 million. Reynolds died of a heart attack, aged 82.

Was Burt Reynolds half Indian?

His family descended from Dutch, English, Scots-Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Reynolds also claimed Cherokee and Italian roots. During his career, Reynolds often claimed to have been born in Waycross, Georgia, although in 2015, he stated that he was actually born in Lansing, Michigan.