THE LT1 BANDIT! One Of The FASTEST Bandit Trans Am Tribute Cars!

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THE LT1 BANDIT! One Of The FASTEST Bandit Trans Am Tribute Cars!

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In Episode 60 of ‘Cars, Shops & Collections’ we pay homage to the iconic film 'Smokey and the Bandit' with a special episode showcasing one of the fastest Pontiac Trans Am Bandit Tribute Cars!
Dr. Tony Alamo is the owner of this Trans Am and his passion for cars and ‘Smokey and The Bandit’ shines in this episode! It was an absolute treat to spend the afternoon with Dr. Alamo… Doc is a well-known figure in Nevada serving as the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission and as chairman of the Nevada State Athletic Commission's Medical Advisory Board!
In this episode we also meet Walter Martinez, the mastermind behind this special build! Walt & Dr. Alamo reveal the details of the powerful motor in this Trans Am AND why they decided on dropping an LT1 engine in their build.
STICK AROUND TILL THE END FOR ONE WICKED RIDE ALONG.
Be sure and check out other episodes of “Cars, Shops & Collections.” Every week I feature the stories behind classic cars and the people that own them.
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@user-ii9yd4kc6f 10 ай бұрын

i like how the owner lets the builder be in the video and gives him the credits.

@CarsShopsAndCollections 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Really cool he gave him the credit!

@michaelb.42112 3 ай бұрын

My God, 46 years already. It's one of my all time favorite movies and came out the same week as Star Wars.

@CarsShopsAndCollections 3 ай бұрын

Coming up on the 50th wild!!!

@stenny1970 Жыл бұрын

JC Fernandez - I have wanted and loved the 77' Trams Am since the Movie Smokey and the Bandit came out in 1977.

@agentdarkness7927 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this car. Modern technology disguised as a classic. Fantastic job.

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

Walt did an amazing job with the build!

@thebacdoc6464 11 ай бұрын

Pass. 77 front end, on a 79 Car. No shaker hood, non trans am steering wheel. Its impressive, but not my cup of tea.

@moygarcia118 11 ай бұрын

Yes, i think the same

@banditone7896 10 ай бұрын

I agree. There are enough complete cars out there that if you are going to spend the money, there is no need to Frankenstein the two together. Nice work done and impressive engine swap, but it bothers me every time I see a mismatched nose and tail.

@TheConman422 Жыл бұрын

Walt and Tony are great guys. I can definitely vouch for Walt’s work as he spent many hours helping me with my 70 Camaro.

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

Walt does amazing work... You know I'm a huge fan of your Camaro! For those that to see it check out Episode 12 of 'Cars, Shops & Collections!'

@Chris-Rife Жыл бұрын

My best friend's dad bought him a black on black 1978 trans am in 1999 for $5,000 back in 1990s era these cars were so cheap! He still owns the trans am he is the 2nd owner it has 90,000 miles all OEM yet today besides flowmaster mufflers. They're such cool cars! I can relate to what this guy is saying. I finished high school in 2002. I remember seeing 1999 cobra cars I fell in love and was the guy bringing fast fords/mustang & ford magazines to school in my bookbag. In 2003 getting my first job and seeing a 2003 mustang cobra and 2003 mach 1's on local ford lot. I wanted one of either so badly but it took many years before I could afford it. I think this is how it goes with all of us car fans.

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

So True... Great car story! We have to figure out the next big thing is and buy them cheap now!

@firebird5288 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love the 77-78 TAs. I've got a loaded 98 Y87 Firebird garage queen that gets to much attention it's crazy.

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

That certainly are attention grabbers.... good for you!

@michaelligon6226 Жыл бұрын

Picking up a 78 in about a month

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

Congrats!!

@philtripi9937 Жыл бұрын

Original car made 220hp with the W72 package and Pontiac 400ci. The Oldsmobile 403 made 185hp. Also the car used for stunts and burnouts etc was a specially built 468ci poncho with a 4spd. Whereas the interior shots with Burt was a stock 400 and Automatic

@77chevy4x4 11 ай бұрын

What jumped the bridge… !?? Indian fell short to the bow tie. 😊 top end is few places rpm dynamics hold up.

@thebacdoc6464 10 ай бұрын

77 W72 was only 200hp, 78 and 79 TA with W72 was 220hp. 79 TA with W72, only came with the four speed manuel...

@Justkevin377 7 ай бұрын

I really like this car. Takes me back to 1978 at the Pontiac dealership. When my dad bought his Pontiac Grand Prix. There was Pontiac Trans Am sitting on the showroom floor. I will never for get it.

@CarsShopsAndCollections 7 ай бұрын

Great memories! And if we were lucky the sales guy would let us sit inside!

@brettbanta2100 Жыл бұрын

That is amazing, best car ive ever seen on KZfaq

@waltreamer1871 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, J. C. Another fantastic classic. (I know my next comment is way off topic, but I couldn’t help noticing that beautiful Beechcraft King Air in the hangar, and wondered what the connection might be.)

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car and plane! Dr. Alamo has been flying planes since he was 16... that one is his!

@rookieg Жыл бұрын

I restored an 81 many years ago. I really miss it now

@timallen643 Жыл бұрын

Interesting homologation between the two years, I knew something was a little different when I saw the tail lights. You are smart enough to create an engine that's a daily driver, as well as having a lot more modern horsepower, good for you. I also noticed that it is a manual transmission even better.

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

The ride was incredible!

@timallen643 Жыл бұрын

@@CarsShopsAndCollections Every time I see one of those cars nostalgia erupts and the first song I hear is East Bound and Down with Jerry Reed and Burt Reynolds infamous laugh.

@J0Min 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful bandit car. Really amazing ❤

@CarsShopsAndCollections 7 ай бұрын

They did an amazing job with the build!

@77chevy4x4 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful ride sitting proudly on those ws6 in that size

@louieflash7190 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, not a Bandit car. It's just a 79 Trans Am with an engine swap. I have a 77 Bandit TA with the original 400 pushing out 430 hp.

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

If you were close to Vegas I would love to film it! JC

@louieflash7190 Жыл бұрын

@@CarsShopsAndCollections I would love that, but sorry I'm in Florida. Let me know if you ever get over this way.

@louisbattaglia8075 Жыл бұрын

Not a very good build either

@chrisingram4559 Жыл бұрын

Bandit is actually a 76 with a 77 noise or a 80 turbo car. If you wanna be that specific. They called it a bandit tribute anyway.

@TheRealKalEll Жыл бұрын

Any tribute car is a great tribute car and this one is excellent ❤❤❤❤❤ Thanx4sharing thanx4caring!!

@johnsmirk462 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Tony

@JEEPDadXJ Жыл бұрын

I've got a 1977 FORMULA project I'm building into a 9/11 Memorial car, I call it the Freedom Firebird Project.

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Would love to see pics!

@philtripi9937 Жыл бұрын

I need to see this !!

@scottharris8308 7 ай бұрын

Nice trans am. Looks great

@CarsShopsAndCollections 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

@thebacdoc6464 7 ай бұрын

Stock speedometer, 77-79, is 100mph, not 85. In 80 and 81, there was a 85mph speedo😮

@markbrethauer3042 4 ай бұрын

beautiful car the only thing it's missing is the gold double pinstripe...to be a true Bandit

@herbertwalker167 9 ай бұрын

Amazing work 🐝💯

@CarsShopsAndCollections 9 ай бұрын

Truly is! Thanks for watching!

@lutherholcomb7992 8 ай бұрын

Sorry there's not enough pinstripe on that car to be a replica of the Smokey and the bandit but it's very good

@alisablount4651 4 ай бұрын

Definitely

@rollinontwojohnny3586 Жыл бұрын

The front clip & non Trans Am steering wheel did it for me. I’m out!!

@danielosborne170 3 ай бұрын

You gotta keep them original

@SecondGenClassics Жыл бұрын

jfc why is it every boomer and millennial say firechicken or flaming chicken .. firebird you can call it that these are trans ams its a GD eagle

@CarsShopsAndCollections Жыл бұрын

I’m Gen X… but yeah, for some reason that’s my go to on it!

@josephgeorgeejr7039 8 ай бұрын

I get sick of supposed car guys calling the Pontiacs arrow head "nose" center front grill/bumper areas,. BEAKS..LMAO ITS A TERRIBLE unflattering misrepresentation, on fire Bird or T/A ITS LITTLE more forgivable, but on gtos and every other iconic Pontiacs arrow head design feature, its big understatement for me!!!

@CarsShopsAndCollections 8 ай бұрын

Great point!

@shannonshepard5047 Жыл бұрын

He needs to up grade the rim to the 17 inch year one gold flake rims.Also the LT1 doesn’t make 490 hp, unless it’s been modified. And I agree, SB 2 sucked. All in all, awesome car.