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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Smokey And The Bandit (1977)
Categories: Smokey And The Bandit : Smokey And The Bandit Diecast Models : Franklin Mint
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Where would the Pontiac® Trans Am be without ’70s heartthrob Burt Reynolds and his iconic film, "Smokey and the Bandit"? This classic 1977 comedy charmed the world with its groundbreaking chase scenes, loveable “back country” cast and the adorable antics of a runaway bride...played by America’s sweetheart, Sally Field. But few cars have had more Big Screen time in history than the black Trans Am in Smokey…and no other vehicle has singlehandedly defined an entire era of cowboy Muscle Cars.
Only weeks after the movie release, the Trans Am became a national icon. Sales almost doubled in one year. In fact, during the summer "Smokey and the Bandit" was released, car sales jumped 30,000 units from 68,745 to 93,341. The following year, in 1978, sales skyrocketed even higher, putting over 100,000 Trans Ams on the road. While the car chases in the film are not the absolute technical best, the Pontiac® Trans Am stole scene after scene and was undeniably the most pervasive and appealing aspect of the film. Now a movie legend over 30 years old, the word “Trans Am” still undeniably calls to mind the awesome black Trans Am in this immortal movie, with its “screaming chicken” on the hood – and of course, the brawny star behind the wheel...Burt Reynolds.
Our 1977 Pontiac® Trans Am is a precision-engineered scale model of the Smokey and the Bandit Black Trans Am. This movie-legend model is assembled entirely by hand and features operable steering, functional hood, trunk and doors — with the famous “screaming chicken” hood design. Now a movie legend over 30 years old, the name "Trans Am" is still synonymous with Smokey and The Bandit.
It is 1:24 scale, approx. 20cm / 7.9in long and made by Franklin Mint.
Limited edition of 1977 pieces worldwide.
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