Is this the one...?


Is this the movie that has him driving in a really fancy car with a distinctive horn sound, and then late in the film there's a sad scene where he has to get rid of that car and it gets burned or something?

I saw a film with that when I was so young that I can't remember the name. It seems strange to think of being moved by a Burt Reynolds film, but this is the likeliest candidate I can find for what film it might be that had amused but also saddened me as a very young tyke.

Info please...
Thanks!

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YEP, that's this movie. He drives a black and gold 1955 Oldsmobile Golden Anniversary Special (no such thing, actually) with a horn that plays "Dixie." During the course of the movie the car gets identified, so he has tu burn it in a field to get rid of it. It was a pretty neat car for a four-door...had a custom grille with front and rear roll pans. I've gotta admit that this is one of my favorite Burt Reynolds films, too. Just a fun movie.

"How fast is that thing?"
"Depends on who's around."

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Thanks very much!! I'll have to find the film and re-watch it. That scene sure made an impression on my 6 year old self at the time! :-)
I remembered it but couldn't even remember the name of the film after all these years went by...

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Very nice write-up on this site.

http://www.coolasscinema.com/2010_11_14_archive.html

I just purchased a copy on DVD. If anyone is interested, email me and I'll provide the information and a review of the quality of the disc.

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