For the Driver

Smokey and the Bandit, reimagined

May 22, 2017

A modern remake of Smokey and the Bandit? Not quite, movie fans (or car fans or truckers)—but maybe the next best thing. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary film, the folks at Carspring, a U.K.-based online used car dealership, have imagined what some modern vehicles might look like if they were Eastbound and Down.

Kevin Jones

And for those looking to relive the original, Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Universal Pictures are presenting Smokey and the Bandit 40th Anniversary, in select cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, May 24. The event also includes exclusive commentary from TCM host Ben Mankiewicz, who will give insight into this classic film. For tickets and participating theaters, visit FathomEvents.com.

About the Author

Kevin Jones | Editor

Kevin has served as editor-in-chief of Trailer/Body Builders magazine since 2017—just the third editor in the magazine’s 60 years. He is also editorial director for Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle group, which includes FleetOwner, Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, American Trucker, and Fleet Maintenance magazines and websites.

Working from Beaufort, S.C., Kevin has covered trucking and manufacturing for nearly 20 years. His writing and commentary about the trucking industry and, previously, business and government, has been recognized with numerous state, regional, and national journalism awards.