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Burt Reynolds was gifted a brand new Pontiac Trans Am every year for the rest of his life until an awkward call with General Motors president
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Key Points:
- Burt Reynolds became iconic not only for his role in the Smokey and the Bandit franchise but also for driving a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, which gained immense popularity due to the film's success.
- General Motors initially rewarded Reynolds with a unique endorsement deal, gifting him a brand-new Trans Am every year for life as a nod to the car's boosted sales from the movie.
- Reynolds received these cars for five years, often giving them to family members, but the deal abruptly ended when a new GM president took over and expressed dislike for Reynolds' films.
- The new GM president personally informed Reynolds that the previous president had been a fan, but he was not, leading to the termination of the annual car gifts.
- Despite the unexpected end to the arrangement, Reynolds benefited from receiving five free Pontiac Trans Ams, a notable perk linked to his film legacy.
