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The black-and-gold beauty was gifted to Reynolds after he starred in "Smokey and the Bandit."
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"What we're dealing with here is a complete lack of respect for the law."
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Take the star's own Bandit on a Cannonball Run.
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The late actor drove more than just that iconic "Smokey and the Bandit" Trans Am.
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R.I.P. to the legendary actor who starred in "Smokey and the Bandit", "Boogie Nights," "Deliverance" and much more.
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'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' already looks awesome.
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Who would you cast?
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Plus Tarantino regulars Tim Roth, Kurt Russell and Michael Madsen.
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Adam Rifkin spills an epic tale about directing the mustachioed icon in 'The Last Movie Star.'