A ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Silverado is Ready to Roll
One of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks built as a tribute to the legendary Pontiac Trans Am from “Smokey and the Bandit” is heading to auction. This unique interpretation of America’s beloved pickup was born from a collaboration between Saleen and Legendary Concepts, making its debut at the 2021 SEMA Show.
This wild Silverado, which could easily be imagined as Dominic Toretto’s daily driver, is number 22 of the Bandit builds. It’s barely broken in, with only 300 miles (482 km) on the odometer. And yes, it means serious business under the hood.
Fitted with a supercharged 5.3-liter V8 and paired with a Magnaflow exhaust system, this head-turning truck cranks out 707 hp and 641 lb-ft (869 Nm) of torque, enough to make it a legitimate competitor to the Ram 1500 TRX and Ford F-150 Raptor R.
But it’s the design of the Bandit that truly demands attention. While the Ram and Ford are known for off-road prowess, Saleen and Legendary Concepts focused on on-road performance, lowering the ride height with new suspension. The front features a distinctive fascia with a pronounced splitter, complemented by new side skirts.
The Bandit’s 22-inch wheels, wrapped in massive 325-section Continental PremiumContact 6 tires, help keep all that power firmly planted on the pavement. There’s also a slew of forged carbon components, including the side skirts, a tonneau cover, and a carbon lip spoiler, not to mention a rear diffuser to finish off the look. Hints of gold add some flair.
Modifications continue inside the cabin. The seats have been reupholstered in a combination of leather and Alcantara. Forged carbon accents and ‘Bandit Truck’ branding throughout serve as constant reminders of the truck’s roots. And because no tribute vehicle is complete without a touch of star power, it even comes with a plaque featuring a replica of Burt Reynolds’ signature.
This Silverado Bandit is now up for auction at Mecum. If you have the means, or simply a passion for “Smokey and the Bandit,” head over to Mecum’s site to see if you can snag this one-of-a-kind tribute.
