What car did bandit drive in Smokey and the Bandit?
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit is one of the most famous movie cars of all time. A 1977 special-edition model once owned by the late actor Burt Reynolds recently wound up on the car auction website Bring a Trailer.
How much did Burt Reynolds car sell for?
At an estate sale for the late Burt Reynolds, hosted last weekend by Julien’s Auctions, a wealthy film buff forked over $317,500 for a replica of the Pontiac Trans Am that was in Smokey and the Bandit. Not even the real movie car—a replica.
How much is a Pontiac Firebird?
| Make | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| CarGurus Index | $27,689 | +31.08% |
| Pontiac Firebird | $20,584 | +8.26% |
| 1969 Pontiac Firebird | $45,609 | +17.25% |
| 1994 Pontiac Firebird | $17,440 | +36.18% |
Does GM own Pontiac?
Pontiac was an American automobile brand owned, manufactured, and commercialized by General Motors. Introduced as a companion make for GM’s more expensive line of Oakland automobiles, Pontiac overtook Oakland in popularity and supplanted its parent brand entirely by 1933.
Why was the Pontiac Firebird discontinued?
The iconic brand was discontinued because of the company’s financial problems and the restructuring it necessitated. Several efforts were made to save Pontiac, but the fact that it was a loss-making brand that was also cannibalizing Chevrolet sales sealed its fate.
Will Pontiac ever make a comeback?
Will GM bring back Pontiac? No, it won’t. Winding out of Pontiac franchises cost GM billions of dollars. It was a desperate move to help save the corporation from its bankruptcy woes.
What is a 1984 Firebird worth?
Data based on 34 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1984 Pontiac Firebird and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Pontiac Models.
| Bodystyles | Median Sale |
|---|---|
| Trans Am Coupe | $8,750 |
How many cars did Dukes of Hazzard destroy?
300 cars
An estimated 300 cars were destroyed during the production process, and a handful of 18 cars were kept out of stunt scenes so they stayed in good enough condition to appear onscreen.