Back in 1977, most young American males would have killed to own the black-and-gold Pontiac Trans Am from the movie "Smokey and the Bandit." Still want it? Now's your chance!

I was reading recently that movie star Burt Reynolds was selling off a large portion of his personal possessions and movie memorabilia collection at auction. Reynolds says he's not  broke, but that business problems and a divorce settlement have left him a little short.

So, if you've ever wanted to own a pair of Burt's cowboy boots, an eight-foot-tall mounted Kodiak bear or his ultra-suede bathrobe, here's your opportunity. (Come to think of it, though, considering his lifestyle back in the day, you might want to pass on the bathrobe.)

The crown jewel in the collection is Reynolds' 1977 Trans Am from "Smokey and the Bandit." The car is not the actual vehicle featured in the film, but a gift to Reynolds used to promote the movie.

Here's how the auction house describes the car.

Few movies are as iconic in the world of cars as "Smokey & the Bandit." Released January 1, 1977 starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and a black and gold "Screaming Chicken", the movie tells the story of the aches and pains of getting a Coors beer east of the Mississippi. This is Mr. Reynolds' 1977 Trans Am Coupe (T-Top) which was used as a promotional vehicle for the movie and gifted to Burt for his collection. She features a 400 cid Pontiac V-8 engine with just over 12,000 miles, a 4-barrel carburetor and an automatic transmission. With a gold plaque on the driver door stating "1977 Pontiac Trans Am Owned By Burt Reynolds" and a customized "Bandit" logo, this is "no ordinary automobile"; it's a piece of "Hollywood History". This is an amazing opportunity to own what just might be the coolest car EVER!

 

It's estimated that the car will bring $60,000 to $80,000.

All right, guys. Fess up. If you're a baby boomer like me, you were a twenty-something when this movie came out. We all wanted some Detroit muscle to drive. I had a friend in college who actually had one of these cars, but it ruled his whole life. It consumed his money and he spent all of his time keeping it immaculately detailed. How he graduated, I'll never know.

The question is, if you had the cash would you try to buy this car now? Not only is it a sweet ride, it has the Burt Reynolds macho movie star historic car cachet as well.

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