Roadworthy Rescues

Derek travels to Alabama hoping to locate a Bandit replica for his project. Instead, he discovers a Trans Am that is the wrong model year, the wrong colour, fitted with the wrong engine, and it has already been involved in a wreck.

Budget Burt is a programme delivered in an episodic format. It forms part of the broader Budget Burt series and presents a self‑contained story within each episode, following the familiar structure of a single‑episode adventure. In this particular episode, the central figure, Derek, makes his way down to Alabama with a clear goal: to track down a replica of the legendary Bandit car. He’s hoping the Southern state will hold the perfect copy, one that mirrors the iconic vehicle seen on screen, and he sets out with that expectation firmly in mind. What he actually uncovers, however, is a Trans Am that falls short of his criteria on several fronts. The car is the wrong model year, it’s finished in a colour that doesn’t match the original, and it’s equipped with an engine that isn’t the one he’s after. To make matters worse, the vehicle has previously been involved in a wreck, adding another layer of disappointment to his find. Consequently, Derek ends up with a car that is far from the Bandit replica he set out to acquire, underscoring the difficulty of sourcing an exact, unblemished classic when the market offers only mismatched, damaged alternatives.