The White Bandit, a ’77 Trans Am | Interview with Rich Wenner

In this heartfelt episode of the Peace and Grease Podcast, we sit down with Rich Wenner—a trucker, car guy, and lifelong Pontiac fan—to hear the incredible story of his 1977 Trans Am: the “White Bandit.”

Rich walks us through decades of ownership, from driving it cross-country, parking it for a decade, and resurrecting it for his son’s high school prom. He shares what it means to preserve car culture, the influence of Smokey and the Bandit, and how real enthusiasts keep history alive one mile at a time. We talk restoration, family legacy, road stories, and even toy truck collecting. This one’s for anyone who still believes cars have soul.