Gearz Episodes: The Bandit Trans-Am

The Bandit Trans-Am

Season: 2 | Episode: 1

Quick... what is the most famous car movie of all time? Bullitt? Vanishing point? Gone in 60 seconds? Nice guesses, but in terms of influence and sheer popularity, Smokey and the Bandit stands above them all. Today on GEARZ! Stacey takes a look at not only the cultural impact of Smokey and the Bandit, but also its most famous character - the black Trans Am. Then it's off for a test drive of Year One's new Burt Reynolds Bandit edition Trans Am to see if it lives up to the true supercar status of the original. Finally, Stacey takes a look, and shows you how to use, one of the most mysterious and versatile metal working tools out there - the English Wheel. So strap in and hold on, because we're east bound and down...

Products Used in this Episode

Product Vendor
Burt Reynolds edition Pontiac Trans-AM YEAR ONE INC.
English Wheel COMMANDER CHASSIS LLC.

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Year One Bandit Trans-Am [S2 Ep.1-1]
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Year One Bandit Trans-Am [S2 Ep.1-2]
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Tool Tech - English Wheel (Part 1) [S2 Ep.1-3]
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Tool Tech - English Wheel (Part 2) [S2 Ep.1-4]
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What Are You Workin On - '56 Ford F-100 [S2 Ep.1-5]