It was a nice bit of character building -- a less-than-obvious choice that adds more depth to the fictional private eye. So the production team disguised the car by swapping out the hood, ditching the rear spoiler and giving it a coat of Sierra gold paint. This car was used for closeup shots and sound recording. Microphone hookups have been left in place. According to Barrett-Jackson:. Even cooler than a letter of authenticity: This was used as the sound car during filming, and microphone hookups are still in place.
The car looked more subtle but still packed the cu-in engine and more robust suspension. After production of the show, James Garner owned and drive the car until mid, when it ultimately moved along to subsequent owners.
It was never wrecked or substantially damaged post- Rockford and Garner, but it fell down on its heels a bit and needed a total restoration. As we write this, the Rockford Firebird has a date with the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction block , to be sold on to its next TV fan owner, at no reserve. A Story About. Hagerty covers all kinds of collector cars, trucks and modified vehicles. Also, the and Formulas included flashy rear spoilers that had to be removed.
James Garner was a Hollywood actor who truly loved high-performance vehicles. Since he enjoyed driving these cars, he did most of his own stunts and genuinely had a vast knowledge of the auto industry.
He had an impressive private collection as well. He appreciated the fact that it was not flashy, fit the lifestyle of his character and still performed well.
In numerous interviews, Garner frequently raved the cars he drove on the show could do anything. Today, a few lucky drivers still own some of the cars used in the series. These fans possess an important part of television and Pontiac history. Both my husband and I owned Trans Ams. We have one of the last Grand Prix models ever made. Shame on GM.
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