Perhaps the best known Transformer from the 2007 blockbuster hit was Bumblebee.  He had been Sam Witwicky’s (played by Shia LaBeouf) personal bodyguard throughout the confrontation with the Decepticons.  He also helped Sam get the girl (Mikaela Banes played by Megan Fox).

Curiously enough, Bumblebee began as a 1977 Chevy Camaro Z28, yellow with racing stripes.  [...]