The coolest thing about this car is that W72 400. These could absolutely smoke the standard 400, and there's a couple of road tests out there to prove it. These W72's could actually pull a 14 second 1/4 mile, which was unheard of for a domestic in the late '70s.

Two words: Hooper

You are so right, whomever spec’d this car knew what they were doing. Back then, we used to call cars optioned like this “an engine and a place to hang on”. No creature comforts to slow it down, and all the performance options available. Your enthusiasm is contagious and well deserved. As an aside - if anyone out there has never been to the Gilmore Car Museum - make the trip. Thanks for taking us along ~ Chuck

Mike Musto is a gift to the car community! He just comes across as a sincere car guy that can/does appreciate all things muscle! Good to see him back in this style of show!

Those 77-78 Trans Am’s look great no matter what the color is . As a kid I watched Smokey and the Bandit EVERY time it was on .

As much as the Bandit TA was a part of my youth, I always loved Jim Rockford’s Esprit.

I raised a family in an 87 firebird formula. There is plenty of room. Ill never drive a mini van

It's not a chicken it's a Phoenix on the hood

You’re right Mr. Musto “Drive your dream car, make memories with the car, live the dream” 🤝

I just picked up a 77 TA that has exactly the same exterior color. Mine is an auto and has 18k miles and white interior. Very good condition and it screams for a true survivor

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I had a 77 formula 400 with the twin scoops . 4spd posi . Firechicken yellow 😮. I went through more tires than Indy in 1 summer lol

"Drive it" ...well said

"Drive the car." Love it. Thanks for sharing, captain.

Big props to the film & editing crew for getting some long shots reminiscent of the "Smokey And The Bandit" scenes!

Had a 78 T/A, white with red interior, when I was 18. Looking back was a crazy car to have at that age hahaha. I miss it dearly and are on the hunt for another

Funny how when we were younger it was all about hauling ass and side pipes, Cragar's with Mickey Tompsons. How many really cool wheels were ditched all for the sake of being cool? But the T/As with snowflake wheels usually stay on the car. Being older now brings back those memories, and a BIG THANKS Mike for sharing todays Truely great cars that were a blast then and now. Aw the lack of digital nannies.

Great review Mike! The passion is obvious. These f bodies generation have so much to offer.

I own 76 trans Am purchased brand new at 22yrs old, after Smokey &Bandit, i fell in love with the cat look front end in which i change mine, also now with Blueprint 509 stroker tremec 5 speed originally came with 455 4sp super t-10 transmission.

The car that the Bandit put on the map. We all wanted one in the late 70's. What an icon of that period.