Semi truck from Smokey and the Bandit is one of the most iconic vehicles in the history of cinema. The 1977 cult classic starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason was a huge box office success and has since become a beloved classic.
The film features a scene-stealing semi truck as the means for transporting 400 cases of Coors beer from Texas to Georgia. But who owns the semi truck from Smokey and the Bandit?
The original semi truck used in the film was a 1977 Peterbilt 359 owned by Ernest “Bud” Moore, a real-life professional truck driver who appeared in several other films. Moore drove his rig across country, from California to Georgia, for filming. His rig was customized to fit his own distinct style and included custom paint job, decals, chrome accents, CB radio and an interior with shag carpeting.
But after filming wrapped up, Moore sold his rig to another driver who then sold it off again. After that it went through a succession of owners until it ended up in the hands of Tom Greathouse, who bought it in 1984. Greathouse restored the truck to its original condition and made sure that every detail was spot on.
In 2010 Greathouse decided to sell his beloved Peterbilt and put it on eBay with an asking price of US$10 million. It received more than 200 bids but none reached the asking price so he eventually withdrew it from sale.
Today, Tom Greathouse still owns the semi truck from Smokey And The Bandit.
Conclusion:
Tom Greathouse still owns the semi truck from Smokey And The Bandit today. He bought it in 1984 and restored it to its original condition before putting it up for sale on eBay for US$10 million in 2010. Despite receiving more than 200 bids he eventually withdrew it due to no one reaching his asking price.
