My best friend received a Bandit T/A for graduation in 1981. Obviously, it wasn't new but we had tons of fun in that car. He sort of looked like Burt at the time so he had no trouble getting the attention of the ladies. Me? I was just a scrawny 14 year old.
He is the same guy that introduced me to the 911.
I believe the GasMonkey guys are going to leave it mostly stock appearing.
BTW-my favorite scene in Smokey is just after he picks up the bride and she asks "Does this thing move?" As they accelerate away it seems as though when second gear comes in, the car leaves 2 nice patches of rear rubber. It's probably editing but it's pretty darn cool.