Rare Bird: Jim Elick’s Nautilus Blue 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
In 1977, 18-year-old Jim Elick needed a car for his first shore duty with the U.S. Navy.
Inspired by the recent release of “Smokey and the Bandit” and the flashy gold and black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am cruising across the big screen, the Indianapolis, IN native headed to Don Sisk Pontiac with his dad to try his luck securing his own getaway car.
“I kind of knew what I wanted, but could never afford a $5,000 car at 18-years-old,” Elick said. “With my motocross bike to trade and $300 in hand, I
Inspired by the recent release of “Smokey and the Bandit” and the flashy gold and black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am cruising across the big screen, the Indianapolis, IN native headed to Don Sisk Pontiac with his dad to try his luck securing his own getaway car.
“I kind of knew what I wanted, but could never afford a $5,000 car at 18-years-old,” Elick said. “With my motocross bike to trade and $300 in hand, I
