Many second-gen Trans Am enthusiasts have a love affair with Smokey and The Bandit and the ‘77 Special Edition Trans Am in the movie. Does anyone truly know how many black-and-gold beauties were used in the movie? Bo Durban has made determining that his mission and he’s happy to share what he’s learned about Smokey and The Bandit in the process. Here’s how..
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Found! The Only 1973 Super Duty 455 Grand Am Produced!
SD-455, Pontiac, vintage photos28 CommentsPontiac production records for the 1973 model year reveal that one A-car was assembled with the Super Duty 455. Its disposition and/or whereabouts have remained unknown for 50 years. Its engine had been saved from being salvaged by a former GM engineer in the mid-1980s and its significance was recently uncovered. Here’s how!
Sharing In Someone’s Pontiac Excitement
vintage photos2 CommentsThere’s a strong sense of nostalgia when looking at vintage photographs old then-new Pontiacs. This series of images comes from my collection. They depict a factory-fresh ‘77 Trans Am that someone had just taken delivery of. Can you imagine the excitement they felt?
My Dad’s First Trans Am
Pontiac, personal story, vintage photos8 CommentsDuring the 1970s my dad owned a number of Pontiacs and several Firebirds were among them. His first Trans Am was a Firethorn Red ‘76. While he planned to order a Formula that model year, he ultimately decided upon the Trans Am. He was so happy with it that it paved the way for others that followed. Here’s how it came to be.