by A Silverado 1500 styled like the legendary Pontiac Trans Am from the movie ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ has appeared on the auction block. This unique version of the pickup, which is the result of collaboration between Saleen and Legendary Concepts, was showcased at the SEMA show in 2021. This impressive pickup, which would probably be the perfect daily ride choice for Dominic Toretto from the ‘Fast & Furious’ movies, is now for sale. The vehicle is practically new, with only 300 miles (482 km) on the odometer. Clearly, this means just one thing – there’s real power under the hood of this machine.
This Silverado Bandit is equipped with a 5.3-liter supercharged V8 and a Magnaflow exhaust system, making this massive ‘iron horse’ produce 707 hp and 641 lb-ft (869 Nm) of torque, making it a serious competitor to the Ram 1500 TRX. However, it’s the Bandit’s design that deserves attention. While Ram and Ford are great off-roaders, Saleen and Legendary Concepts focused on road performance, lowering the suspension. The front of the car features a distinctive splitter, perfectly complemented by new skirts. The Bandit’s 22-inch wheels wrapped in massive 325mm-wide Continental PremiumContact 6 tires help keep all that power on the pavement.
Additionally, it’s worth noting several sleek carbon components, including the sills, truck bed cover, carbon spoiler on the trunk lid, and a rear bumper diffuser to complete the look. Modifications extend to the interior as well. The seats are upholstered in a combination of leather and Alcantara, while sleek carbon accents and ‘Bandit Truck’ branding at every turn remind you of this car’s roots. And, of course, since no tribute car is complete without a touch of star power, it even comes with a plaque featuring a replica of Burt Reynolds’ signature. The Silverado Bandit is currently up for auction at Mecum, so if you have deep enough pockets, or simply a serious affinity for ‘Smokey and the Bandit,’ take a chance to acquire this one-of-a-kind tribute.
