1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE 'Bandit' to Mecum Kissimmee 2026
1977 Smokey and the Bandit Pontiac Trans Am SE heads to Mecum Kissimmee 2026
1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE 'Bandit' to Mecum Kissimmee 2026
Iconic 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE from Smokey and the Bandit heads to Mecum Kissimmee 2026, restored with original 6.6L L78 W72, 4-speed, and film memorabilia.
2026-01-04T21:28:14+03:00
2026-01-04T21:28:14+03:00
2026-01-04T21:28:14+03:00
The 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE, a screen icon thanks to Smokey and the Bandit, is headed to the block at Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida, in 2026. This Trans Am comes out of a meticulous restoration and retains its original 6.6-liter L78 V8 with the W72 Performance package paired to a four-speed manual.Finished in Starlight Black with gold striping and graphics to match the movie car, it looks every inch the star. The spec includes removable roof panels, a gold-finished Formula steering wheel, a cassette stereo, and signature Snowflake wheels wrapped in Goodyear tires.The sale also bundles in distinctive memorabilia: the Bandit’s cowboy hat, a red jacket, and a wedding veil styled after Sally Field’s character. The car’s on-screen fame sparked a sensation; by 1979, Trans Am sales topped the Camaro for the first time, with more than 117,000 units built.This Pontiac Trans Am stands as more than a muscle car—it’s a slice of 1970s cultural heritage. Its condition, historical weight, and film connection make it a compelling target for collectors, and the appetite for machines like this only keeps growing. It’s a rare chance to bring home a legend.
1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE, Smokey and the Bandit, Mecum Kissimmee 2026 auction, L78 6.6L V8 W72, four-speed manual, Snowflake wheels, restored movie car, Bandit memorabilia, collector car auction, classic muscle car
2026
Michael Powers
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1977 Smokey and the Bandit Pontiac Trans Am SE heads to Mecum Kissimmee 2026
Iconic 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE from Smokey and the Bandit heads to Mecum Kissimmee 2026, restored with original 6.6L L78 W72, 4-speed, and film memorabilia.
Michael Powers, Editor
The 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE, a screen icon thanks to Smokey and the Bandit, is headed to the block at Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida, in 2026. This Trans Am comes out of a meticulous restoration and retains its original 6.6-liter L78 V8 with the W72 Performance package paired to a four-speed manual.
Finished in Starlight Black with gold striping and graphics to match the movie car, it looks every inch the star. The spec includes removable roof panels, a gold-finished Formula steering wheel, a cassette stereo, and signature Snowflake wheels wrapped in Goodyear tires.
The sale also bundles in distinctive memorabilia: the Bandit’s cowboy hat, a red jacket, and a wedding veil styled after Sally Field’s character. The car’s on-screen fame sparked a sensation; by 1979, Trans Am sales topped the Camaro for the first time, with more than 117,000 units built.
This Pontiac Trans Am stands as more than a muscle car—it’s a slice of 1970s cultural heritage. Its condition, historical weight, and film connection make it a compelling target for collectors, and the appetite for machines like this only keeps growing. It’s a rare chance to bring home a legend.
