16: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Another down-to earth sports car Leno owns is the ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Firebird. Made famous by the classic Burt Reynolds movie, this is the quintessential Firebird to own. The iconic paint scheme with the flaming chicken on the hood was synonymous with Pontiac. Performance-wise, the 1979 Trans Am was at the top of the food chain (via Motor Trend).
The rocker hood and the 6.6 engine were powerhouses compared to the competition. GM sought to differentiate the Trans Am brand from the Camaro, and they did so in every imaginable way. Even though the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am was based on the Camaro, it had its own unique personality and appeal.