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
    @user-ii9yd4kc6f 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

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

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @stenny1970
    @stenny1970 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @agentdarkness7927
    @agentdarkness7927 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @TheConman422
    @TheConman422 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @CarsShopsAndCollections  ปีที่แล้ว

      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!'

  • @brettbanta2100
    @brettbanta2100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is amazing, best car ive ever seen on TH-cam

  • @Chris-Rife
    @Chris-Rife ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @CarsShopsAndCollections  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @firebird5288
    @firebird5288 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Justkevin377
    @Justkevin377 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @CarsShopsAndCollections  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @waltreamer1871
    @waltreamer1871 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @CarsShopsAndCollections  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @77chevy4x4
    @77chevy4x4 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful ride sitting proudly on those ws6 in that size

  • @johnsmirk462
    @johnsmirk462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Tony

  • @J0Min
    @J0Min 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful bandit car. Really amazing ❤

  • @rookieg
    @rookieg ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @michaelligon6226
    @michaelligon6226 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Picking up a 78 in about a month

  • @philtripi9937
    @philtripi9937 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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
      @77chevy4x4 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @thebacdoc6464
      @thebacdoc6464 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @timallen643
    @timallen643 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @CarsShopsAndCollections  ปีที่แล้ว

      The ride was incredible!

    • @timallen643
      @timallen643 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @scottharris8308
    @scottharris8308 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice trans am. Looks great

  • @alisablount4651
    @alisablount4651 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely

  • @markbrethauer3042
    @markbrethauer3042 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @herbertwalker167
    @herbertwalker167 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing work 🐝💯

  • @thebacdoc6464
    @thebacdoc6464 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @thebacdoc6464
    @thebacdoc6464 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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
      @moygarcia118 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, i think the same

    • @banditone7896
      @banditone7896 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @lutherholcomb7992
    @lutherholcomb7992 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @JEEPDadXJ
    @JEEPDadXJ ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @louieflash7190
    @louieflash7190 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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
      @CarsShopsAndCollections  ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @louieflash7190
      @louieflash7190 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @louisbattaglia8075
      @louisbattaglia8075 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not a very good build either

    • @chrisingram4559
      @chrisingram4559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @TheRealKalEll 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @shannonshepard5047
    @shannonshepard5047 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hold on, he does have them. Why didn’t he have them on the car?

  • @dennisdimasi8728
    @dennisdimasi8728 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much

  • @camirocz
    @camirocz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    w72 t/a 6.6 made 220 h.p

  • @rollinontwojohnny3586
    @rollinontwojohnny3586 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @danielosborne170
      @danielosborne170 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You gotta keep them original

  • @lee161a
    @lee161a 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The King Air 90 behind you is better.

  • @shannonshepard5047
    @shannonshepard5047 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @josephgeorgeejr7039
    @josephgeorgeejr7039 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!!!

  • @SecondGenClassics
    @SecondGenClassics 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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
      @CarsShopsAndCollections  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @lutherholcomb7992
    @lutherholcomb7992 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you also notice he has to keep holding the hood up because it doesn't hold itself up on this wasn't a very good job to be

  • @bbgcars
    @bbgcars 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    NO BUDDY, THE VANISHING POINT CHALLENGER IS THE MOST ICONIC CAR OF ALL TIME! That car is known by all the underground movie lovers.

  • @jerryespinoza2113
    @jerryespinoza2113 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice car. NOT A BANDIT. Its a fake