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2024-04-23 06:15:11
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The Y82 is faithful to the Trans Am used in “Smokey and the Bandit,” with a black paint job, gold highlights in the front fascia, gold wheels, and the gold outlined flaming bird logo on the hood (which often leads people to confuse it with its sibling, the Pontiac Firebird). Although the Y82 and the Trans Am featured in the movie didn’t offer a lot of brawn under the hood, it was more about a rebel attitude than a great quarter mile time.
The Y88, on the other hand, flips the color scheme and showcases gold with black highlights for another eye-catching take on the Trans Am. The bird decal is still prominent on the hood and features a bit more detail on the Y88, with a few different shades of gold among the chicken’s feathers. According to Leland Little Auctions, only 7,796 Y88s were made, making it much more rare than the Y82 and likely worth more as a result.