Burt Reynolds and Detroit Muscle Salute The Bandit Trans Am

Burt Reynolds, who is known and loved for his iconic "Smokey and the Bandit" character, died Thursday at the age of 82, according to his agent Todd Eisner.

PowerNation shop, Detroit Muscle, was lucky enough to catch up with Reynolds a few years ago. The guys met up with Year One president, Kevin King, who is very familiar with the Trans Am as Year One is in the business of hard to find classic parts and restoring iconic muscle cars. The Bandit Trans Am happened to be one of their latest creations at the time.

And to make it even cooler, Burt Reynolds signed on as a consultant. Reynolds said the car was a "flood of memories" and explained his and Jerry Reed's first reactions to the original car. Burt was definitely an icon in both the movie and automotive industry and he will be both remembered and missed.

[Tobeythebeagle]

This man truly suffered over the past ten years or so. Poor health and finances and the loss of dear friends. Rest in peace Burt and thank you for the gift of your movies.

[johnd]

Lots of people don't know but Burt was in a lot of pain most of his life due to all the stunts he did himself. No more pain for Burt just open highways and no speed limits. Thanks for the memories Burt.

[ModernGolfer]

A fitting tribute to 2 American icons, Burt "Bandit" Reynolds and the Pontiac Trans Am.
R.I.P. Burt, thanks for making our lives a LOT more fun! 👍

[bluesharp]

Burt will be missed. Great car and video, Thumbs up for you also. R.I.P. Mr Reynolds ! There will never be another Bandit like you sir.

[FairytaleVideobiz]

40 years later it's still a great looking car. Roll it off the showroom floor right now I think sales would be record-breaking. Thank you Burt Reynolds and rest in peace.

[johnd]

Burt Reynold, When mem were men and enjoyed being men. Burt we will miss you. When I see a Transam I think of Burt.

[bratton]

RIP Burt. He's the reason I've have a Trans Am since I could drive, and still own one today...

[johnnyphillips]

One of my fondest memories is my father taking me and my younger brother to see Smokey and the bandit. Say hey to them when you get to heaven Burt.

[evilone]

Burt and Jerry god I’m missin you guys

[careyfaulkner]

Rest in peace Burt....you will always be part of my best memories of the good ole days....

[jeanhansen]

That was always my dream car since 1975. Smokey and the Bandit car!!!

[crazy-lhwr]

East bound and down, your in heaven with your buddy Jerry racing to do the delivery. RIP Burt!!

[shawnfoxfirth]

Along with Richard Petty and Evel Knievel Burt was And Is one of my Childhood Hero's . . I first saw Burt in the '73 movie 'White Lightning' And have admired him ever since ...RIP and God Speed the SnowMan and the Bandit are together again ....

[fanomanone]

R.I.P. Burt, keep lighting them up, up there with Jerry and ol Buford!

[markbreaux]

What Eddie Van Halen did for me for Music, Burt Reynolds did for me in muscle cars and rebellion, Rest in peace my Hero..

[matt]

I am really going to miss him. Always wanted to meet him and tell him just how much I enjoyed him playing the Bandit.

[BettyBecall]

RIP Burt. I loved his stories. He had the gift of gab & a great sense of humor. My best friend in college had the gold 1978 t-top Trans Am. We had so much fun!

[dustinmartin]

I've always been a musclecar fanatic since a kid, mostly Olds 442s, but the Firebirds and Trans Ams I've always have had a soft spot for as well, I was 7 when Smokey and the Bandit came out in 1977, and my mom took my best buddy and I to go see it, I've ridden in many T/As over the years, buddies that owned them in hs, driven them as well, only two men made these cars as famous as they come and that was James Garner and Burt Reynolds, rest in peace to both those Hollywood greats, both genuine men.

[frankgrizza]

Burt was in the grass there at the end!! Loved him. Love that car too!

[theringmaster]

I can't believe the Bandit is gone. He was my idol growing up.