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66 BARRETT-JACKSON EXPERIENCE SPRING 2024During the 2024 Palm Beach Auction, Barrett-Jackson bidders will have the opportunity to bid on Bandit’s “Bandit.” While the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE, selling with No Reserve, was not used in the movie, it was however the final Trans Am Burt Reynolds owned prior to his passing in 2018. The black and gold Trans Am is powered by a 6.6-liter 8-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission and is currently tagged and titled to Burt Reynolds himself with his famous “BAN ONE” Florida license plate, which has been authenticated by the Estate of Burt Reynolds. Since Reynolds passing, the Firebird has been cared for by his friend and business partner, Gene Kennedy. It was carefully restored by Bandit Movie Cars in Florida to Reynolds’ specifications. The result is a highly detailed car built to moviecorrect condition. According to the consignor, every detail was carefully thought out and discussed with Reynolds, from the correct antenna to the proper tires from the movie. No detail was overlooked. From popularizing CB radio jargon to immortalizing the iconic black Pontiac Trans Am, the film’s influence has undoubtedly reverberated far beyond the confines of the silver screen. As the 2024 Palm Beach Auction presents the opportunity to bid on Bandit’s “Bandit,” the legacy of “Smokey and the Bandit” lives on. With each rev of the engine and with every bid, the spirit of rebellion and freedom embodied by the film continues to captivate audiences, ensuring its place in cinematic history and pop culture for generations to come. Join us April 18-20 and register to bid on this unique vehicle today. – Nicole Ellan James For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com