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1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (Smokey & The Bandit, black, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird Trans Am
Variant: Smokey & The Bandit
Year: 1978
Decade: 1970s
Colour: Black
Types: Classic American Replica / Film car

This catalogue entry records a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Smokey & The Bandit in black from the 1970s.

The 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Smokey & The Bandit in black is filed under Classic, American and Replica / Film car, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

A credible seventies street need not be filled with cars from the same year; an evidence-led mix of ages gives the background a less arranged feel. Deliveries and trades can add everyday movement to a seventies exterior, with livery checked separately so the lettering supports the fictional workplace being shown. Residential streets and commercial centres offer different seventies textures, so a travelling scene benefits from references for both ends of the journey rather than one generic backdrop.

Possible roles in a production

Decals and other dressing should be reviewed against the planned shot, particularly when close detail makes the replica’s treatment a prominent part of the image. A static replica reveal can be built through camera movement and performer reaction, without needing to claim anything about the vehicle’s past use. Badges and other visible lettering need discussion for commercial work, particularly when the vehicle is supporting the subject rather than being advertised itself.

About this listing

Listed under Classic, American and Replica / Film car, this is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Smokey & The Bandit in black. Counting all listings of this model gives 7 Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams. The dates attached to this model cover the period 1977 to 1991. Browse 379 cars from the 1970s for the period, or 15 Pontiac vehicles for other vehicles by this make.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in black for filming?

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Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this Pontiac Firebird Trans Am isn't available?

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Can it be driven on camera?

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