Ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in bullitt sells. Jan 16, 2018 though steve mcqueens performance in the film bullitt was certainly memorable, for many the real star was the 1968 ford mustang gt 390 used to great effect in the epic car chase through the. Seven years later, and three years after the launch of the allnew 2005 mustang, ford came out with another bullitt mustang. In 2001, the ford motor company released the bullitt edition ford mustang gt. Bullitt 1968 san francisco car chase scene 410 movieclips. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. David newhardt courtesy of mecum auctions over the course of cinematic history, plenty of actors have driven plenty of cars in. Surviving 1968 ford mustang gt from bullitt to be auctioned. The day has finally come, and the original screenused 1968 ford mustang gt from the film bullitt has a new owner. The ominouslooking pony car with the barking 390cubicinch v8, which starred in one of the greatest chase. That highland green car known now simply as the bullitt mustang took on a.
Earlier this year, ford brought the original 1968 mustang from steve mcqueens bullitt film to debut alongside the 2019 mustang bullitt. In peter yatess 1968 bullitt, steve mcqueen, sat at the wheel of a highland green ford mustang 390 gt, tears. Hollywood pared down the original 1968 ford mustang gt 390 to give the car a stealthy appearance for film, removing the driving lights, running pony grille emblem, mustang lettering, and even the gt badges. The iconic car is on display at the national mall in celebration of mustangs 54th birthday and the 50th anniversary of bullitt. As of january 2018, the original green mustang gt from the film was brought out into the spotlight after being in hiding for decades by the nj owners on stage at the detroit motor show with ford to introduce the new 2018 bullitt mustang.
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Essentially a carryover from the previous year, the definitive movie star mustang continued with a lowkey style that was unmistakably bullitt. It then went on to be owned by robert kiernan of madison, new jersey in 1974 and there is a letter from steve mcqueen included in the lot that asks to purchase the iconic. One of the most famed cars from american cinema, the 1968 ford mustang, used in the car chase scene in the steve mcqueens movie bullitt is presented at the north american. Jan 06, 2020 the 1968 ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in bullitt. Three years ago ford introduced their mustang to ireland. After the film s release in 1968, the mustang, like its driver, was imbued with a coolness that no rival could match but it was shortlived. Legendary bullitt story continues ford performance. How the original bullittmovie mustang was rediscovered. The 1968 ford mustang gt 390 that starred in the movie 1968 bullitt sold at the mecum auction in kissimmee, florida, on friday for a. Ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in bullitt found in.
There are few cars as famous as the ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in the 1968 film bullitt. The 1968 ford mustang gt that steve mcqueen drove in the classic car chase from the movie bullitt, one of the most famed cars from. Mustang used in the movie bullitt could sell for millions. Jan 14, 2018 the bullitt chase is coveted for the usual crashes and jumps, but it had something more. The 390 cubicinch 1968 ford mustang gt made famous by a very good car chase scene in steve mcqueens not very good detective film bullitt was sold friday by mecum auctions in kissimmee, fla. Unlike most cinematic chases that feature cars performing impossible feats, the one from bullitt was every bit as exciting, but the driving was obviously real.
Iconic 1968 ford mustang from steve mcqueen film bullitt to be celebrated on national mall in washington, d. Hidden away for decades until its reveal to the public in 2018, this star of the silver screen is now slated to cross the auction block at the worlds. Ford went a little further, though, by tuning the 08 mustang bullitt to sound like the original vehicle from 1968. A dull green 1968 ford mustang gt driven by steve mcqueen in the movie bullitt just became the most valuable ford mustang ever sold at auction. Steve mcqueens longlost bullitt ford mustang sold at. Ford mustang driven in 1968 movie bullitt sells for.
The mustang that steve mcqueen drove in the classic 1968 movie bullitt. Longlost bullitt hero car ford mustang heads to auction. Ford on monday unveiled the new 2019 mustang bullitt at the 2018 north american international auto show in detroit, but the special car, launched to mark this years 50th anniversary of the. When ford unveiled its new bullitt mustang in 2018, it brought along one of the two original gt fastbacks used in the movie to drum up hype. Bullitt is a 1968 american action thriller film directed by peter yates and produced by philip. Steve mcqueens bullitt most expensive mustang ever sold. The bullitt mustang is the most expensive ford mustang ever sold at auction, smashing the previous record set by a 1967 gt500 a year ago. Back in 2018, when ford revealed that it had found the original steve mcqueendriven, 1968 highland green mustang from the movie bullitt, the. Ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in bullitt sells for.
The 2008 variant was based off of the s197 platform and is, at least. In 1968, a certain ford blazed its way onto the silver screen. Starting in 2001, ford motor company woke up to value of that bullitt mustang. David newhardt courtesy of mecum auctions over the course of cinematic history, plenty of actors have driven plenty of cars in plenty. Another version of the ford mustang bullitt, which is closer to resembling the original film mustang, was released in 2008, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the film. This highland green 1968 ford mustang gtthe hero car driven by the king of cool, steve mcqueen, in the iconic 1968 film bullittis the one that started that enduring legacy. Ford mustang driven in the movie bullitt sells at auction for record. That car, which has stayed in the same family for the. The 2019 ford mustang bullitt marks the 50th anniversary of the 1968 movie bullitt. Original 1968 ford mustang gt 390 from bullitt commands.
Steve mcqueens highland green 1968 ford mustang gt fastback vanished 38 years ago. The bullitt mustangs new owner wont be restoring it. It had spent most of the last 40 years in a garage. That brings us to the most recent mustang bullitt, the 2019 model year. The 2019 ford mustang gt bullitt is a tribute to the famous steve mcqueen film and like the pony cars greatest hits, says fox news autos editor gary gastelu. In 1968, a ford mustang gt drove up san francisco streets and across movie screens in the iconic steve mcqueen film bullitt. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Thousands of people waited for hours friday to see the mecum auction of the 1968 mustang from the movie bullitt driven by actor steve mcqueen. A dull green 1968 ford mustang gt driven by steve mcqueen in the movie bullitt just became the most valuable ford mustang ever sold at. Ford mustang driven in the movie bullitt sells at auction. Bullitt steve mcqueen refuses to back down when the charger trying to follow him takes it up a.
A 1968 ford mustang gt named bullitt, from iconic 1968 film and driven by actor steve mcqueen is displayed at the mecum kissimmee 2020, thursday, jan. Surviving 1968 ford mustang gt from bullitt to be auctioned by rob finkelman october 08, 2019 one of the two 1968 ford mustang gts used in the iconic steve mcqueen film, bullitt is heading to the auction block in 2020. Though steve mcqueens performance in the film bullitt was certainly memorable, for many the real star was the 1968 ford mustang gt 390 used to. Now, a third salute to the 1968 movie car arrives to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film. Two identical 1968 mustang gt fastbacks were used in the film, which debuted oct. There are few movie cars more famous than steve mcqueens highland green mustang fastback from the 1968 film bullitt. That person paid handsomely for the privilege, too, because it sold for a. Jan 10, 2020 the day has finally come, and the original screenused 1968 ford mustang gt from the film bullitt has a new owner. The 2019 ford mustang gt bullitt is a tribute to the famous steve mcqueen film and like the pony cars greatest hits, says fox news autos editor gary gastelu in case you havent heard, the original.
The 1968 ford mustang fastback bullitt 599 is significant based on its association with an important person and event in american history and culture. The original ford mustang from classic 1968 movie bullitt will be heading across the auction block this friday, in the mecum auction in kissimmee, florida. That car became such an enduring automotive icon that ford honored it by releasing a limitededition bullitt mustang in 2001. You know, it was never our intention to keep this car a secret from everybody, sean said. Demand was so extreme for the classicstyled 2008 bullitt that ford added another year of production for 2009. Based on the 2001 mustang gt, the limitedproduction bullitt featured a 4. But, fans of the film know two highland green mustangs. But we knew that from day one and day one was not when the bullitt was revealed along with fords allnew 2019 mustang bullitt at the north american international auto show in detroit in january of 2018. The real bullitt mustang movie car heads to mecums. Another version of the ford mustang bullitt, which is closer to resembling the original film mustang, was released in 2008. Its one of the most celebrated, adrenalinefuelled movie car chases in history. In one of his most famous roles, steve mcqueen stars as toughguy police detective frank bullitt. Longlost 1968 mustang from bullitt likely worth millions.
The 1968 ford mustang bullitt gt driven by steve mcqueen in hollywoods legendary action film of the same name emerged to international celebration. A dull green 1968 ford mustang gt driven by steve mcqueen in the movie bullitt just became the most valuable ford mustang ever sold it auction. The original bullitt mustang movie car is one of two cars used for filming. Mustang used in the movie bullitt could sell for millions cnn a dusty looking green ford mustang with some surface rust and holes cut in the trunk could very well become the most valuable mustang. The primary car changed hands after serving duty while making the film, eventually ending up in the collection of bob. The 10 minute chase scene though the streets of san francisco is regarded by many as the best in cinema history bullitt was a box office smash hit, and the film won an academy award for best film editing.
Additionally, it is significant due to its largely original, unrestored state that is informative to its history as a movie car and as an automotive icon that vanished from public view and was highly sought after for almost half a century. That was the year the company created the first mustang bullitt tribute car, following it up in 2008 and 2009 with another version. The 1968 ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in bullitt. Mecum auctions mcqueen tried to get back his movie costar in 1977. Mustang made famous in steve mcqueen movie bullitt expected to. Search from 365 ford mustangs for sale, including a new 2019 ford mustang bullitt coupe and a used 2019 ford mustang bullitt coupe. Warner brothers hero car for car chase scene in the 1968 movie bullitt. The 2008 mustang bullitt recalls the movie car right down to the dark highland green paint and lack of exterior badges, scoops, and spoilers. Mustang from 1968 movie bullitt up for auction youtube.
The 1968 ford mustang gt bullitt from mecum auctions was sold to warner bros employee robert ross following the film debut before being subsequently acquired by new jersey detective frank marranca in 1970. Sep 29, 2014 even so, it may not have been the natural choice for lieutenant bullitt mcqueen was a porsche fan but the film studio warner brothers had a deal with ford to supply cars. The ford mustang name has been closely associated with the film. Until recently the car was thought lost, until ford revealed it alongside its modern namesake to mark the 50th anniversary of bullitt. Now, a 50th anniversary mustang bullitt revives that legend. In fact, more about the bullitt will soon be told than was ever revealed before.
If you arent old enough to remember, or havent seen the movie, you need to. The star of the movie, a 1968 mustang fastback, was sold at mecum auctions for a record price of 3. Cnn a dull green 1968 ford mustang gt driven by steve mcqueen in the movie bullitt just became the most valuable ford mustang ever sold at auction. Mar 08, 2017 in peter yatess 1968 bullitt, steve mcqueen, sat at the wheel of a highland green ford mustang 390 gt, tears after two criminals in a black dodge charger at breakneck speed as onboard. Iconic 1968 ford mustang from steve mcqueen film bullitt.
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