1979 Trans Am Firebird

Visiting the garage today is a an American classic, made famous by the Smokey and the Bandit movie. It’s a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, courtesy of Audrain Automobile Museum. The car is exactly how it left the factory. That’s right, no modifications, no add-on. So we can imagine that driving this thing is like taking a trip back to 1979. Take a look at the episode below and find out why Jay says that Firebird never got the recognition they deserve, and why he believes they were always overshadowed by Camaro. Enjoy.

Source: Jay Leno’s Garage