As the automotive world approaches the 50th anniversary of 'Smokey
and the Bandit' in 2027, this 1977 Pontiac LeMans offers an
opportunity to celebrate one of the most beloved automotive
comedies of all time. Released in May 1977, the film became a
box-office sensation and helped cement the Pontiac Trans Am's place
in American automotive culture. Equally unforgettable was Sheriff
Buford T. Justice, brilliantly portrayed by Jackie Gleason, whose
relentless pursuit of Burt Reynolds' Bandit created some of the
movie's most memorable moments.While the black-and-gold Trans Am
became an icon of the silver screen, Sheriff Justice's Pontiac
patrol car developed its own following among fans of the film. This
1977 Pontiac LeMans four-door sedan has been recreated as a tribute
to that legendary movie vehicle, capturing the unmistakable
appearance of the sheriff's car that chased the Bandit across the
South.Finished in brown with movie-inspired sheriff graphics, this
LeMans features dual blue roof-mounted police lights, police-style
antennas, Texas-style exempt license plates, and additional details
that bring the famous movie character to life.Under the hood is a
Pontiac 350ci V8 equipped with a 2-barrel carburetor and paired
with a 3-speed automatic transmission. The engine compartment has
been detailed to resemble the period Police Enforcer package,
complete with a dual-snorkel air cleaner, 455-4 High-Performance
identification, and Police Enforcer decals. Power steering and
power brakes add to the driving experience.Inside, the blue
interior retains its classic 1970s Pontiac character, featuring
front and rear bench seating, woodgrain dashboard accents, and
power windows. Movie-inspired police equipment includes a siren,
additional in-cabin police radio, and period-style emergency
lighting. An AM/FM radio has been discreetly installed in the glove
box. The vehicle also retains its factory-style air conditioning
equipment, although the system is currently inoperative.Additional
Sheriff Buford T. Justice-themed memorabilia and accessories
complement the presentation, making this recreation particularly
appealing for car shows, automotive museums, movie-themed displays,
and collectors of Hollywood-inspired vehicles.With 123,439 actual
miles documented on the title, this Pontiac LeMans represents more
than a classic American sedan. It is a tribute to a film that
helped define 1970s automotive entertainment and a character whose
personality became nearly as legendary as the Bandit's Trans Am.As
'Smokey and the Bandit' approaches its golden anniversary, this
Sheriff Buford T. Justice recreation presents a fitting opportunity
to celebrate 50 years of movie history. For the collector who
already owns a Bandit Trans Am, it offers the perfect companion
piece to complete one of Hollywood's most recognizable automotive
rivalries.Celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary of the 1977
film 'Smokey and the Bandit'Recreation of Sheriff Buford T.
Justice's iconic movie patrol carInspired by Jackie Gleason's
unforgettable portrayal of the determined Texas sheriffPontiac
350ci V8 with 2-barrel carburetor3-speed automatic
transmissionEngine dressed to resemble the 455-4 Police Enforcer
packageDual-snorkel air cleaner with 455-4 High-Performance
identificationBrown exterior with movie-inspired sheriff
graphicsPeriod-style dual blue roof-mounted police lightsPolice
siren and additional in-cabin police radioTexas-style exempt
license plates and police-style antennasBlue interior with front
and rear bench seatingPower steering, power brakes, and power
windowsAM/FM radio mounted in glove boxFactory-style air
conditioning equipped, currently inoperativeSheriff Buford T.
Justice-themed memorabilia and accessories123,439 actual miles per
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