The movie bullitt, along with steve mcqueens expert driving skills, propelled the 1968 mustangs to premier icon status. March was the turn of bullitt, the iconic steve mcqueen movie. After four decades so well hidden that it was believed lost, the 1968 mustang gt driven by steve mcqueen in the cult movie bullitt reemerged last year in detroit. Thousands of people waited for hours friday to see the mecum auction of the 1968 bullitt mustang driven by actor steve mcqueen. Mustang made famous in steve mcqueen movie bullitt. The latter was recovered in early 2017, but the one mcqueen drove was lostuntil now. Thousands of people waited for hours friday to see the mecum auction of the 1968 mustang from the movie bullitt driven by. Steve mcqueens longlost bullitt ford mustang sold at. The ominouslooking pony car with the barking 390cubicinch v8, which starred in one of the greatest chase.
Steve mcqueen was usually worth watching no matter what he was in, although he did a few stinkers like everyone else. There are few cars more iconic than the 1968 mustang gt that steve mcqueen drove in bullitt. Steve mcqueens bullitt 1968 mustang gt sells for millions. Few movie cars are as instantly recognizable as the 1968 ford mustang that steve mcqueen drove in bullitt. The car is famous as the hero of one of hollywoods most celebrated chase scenes, in which steve mcqueen raced it through the streets of san francisco in. Steve mcqueen s likeness as frank bullitt was used in two ford commercials. Steve mcqueens lost bullitt mustang is up for auction vanity fair. The 390 cubicinch 1968 ford mustang gt made famous by a very good car chase scene in steve mcqueen s not very good detective film bullitt was sold friday by mecum auctions in kissimmee, fla. During the chase, after bullitt misses a turn and does a reverse burnout, only the right rear tire burns rubber as he drives away from camera. Ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in bullitt sells for. Made famous by the 1968 films iconic car chase scene, the original bullitt mustang car used by steve mcqueen himself has become the most valuable ford mustang ever sold at auction. Mar 16, 2018 steve mcqueens highland green 1968 ford mustang gt fastback vanished 38 years ago.
Apr 22, 2018 this morning, mark strassmann is in hot pursuit of the most famous, yet most elusive ford mustang of them all. Steve mcqueen and bullitt there are few movie cars more famous than steve mcqueen s highland green mustang fastback from the 1968 film bullitt. Historic vehicle association back in 2018, when ford revealed that it had found the original steve mcqueen driven, 1968. 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. 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. Mystery of steve mcqueens missing bullitt mustang finally. Steve mcqueen sped this 1968 ford mustang gt fastback through the streets of san francisco in one of the greatest car chases in movie history, bullitt. The story behind steve mcqueens bullitt mustang hero stang one of two used in the 1968 film. Ford mustang driven in the movie bullitt sells at auction for record. Steve mcqueens 68 bullitt mustang displayed on national mall in d. Jan 10, 2020 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 international auto. In 1968, as his celebrity was cresting, steve mcqueen produced and. Steve mcqueens lost bullitt car reportedly has been found. Jan 10, 2020 the car is famous as the hero of one of hollywoods most celebrated chase scenes, in which steve mcqueen raced it through the streets of san francisco in the 1968 thriller bullitt.
The mustang that steve mcqueen drove in the classic 1968 movie bullitt became a legend, especially after it disappeared for decades. Jan 11, 2020 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. Fords notallthat unexpected reveal of the 2019 bullitt edition mustang gt was accompanied on stage by a genuine surprise. But, fans of the film know two highland green mustangs. Bullitt is sometimes a nickname used by cult enthusiasts for a fastback mustang, because of the 390 gt that had been selected to appear with actor and race car champion steve mcqueen in the 1968 movie bullitt. Jan 14, 2018 fords notallthat unexpected reveal of the 2019 bullitt edition mustang gt was accompanied on stage by a genuine surprise. Sep 20, 2012 steve mcqueens bullitt 1968 mustang gt sells for millions at mecum auctions. The star of the movie, a 1968 mustang fastback, was sold at mecum auctions on friday, january 10, 2020 for a record price of 3. Bullitt is a 1968 american action thriller film directed by peter yates and produced by philip dantoni. In one of his most famous roles, steve mcqueen stars as toughguy police detective frank bullitt. Mar 06, 2017 there are few cars more iconic than the 1968 mustang gt that steve mcqueen drove in bullitt.
The iconic 1968 ford mustang bullitt driven by steve mcqueen is sold to a. Jan 18, 2018 the dramatic story of the 1968 mustang gt from the steve mcqueen film bullitt has many twists and turns. The movie featured one of the most iconic and influential chase scenes in film history and helped propel car and motorcycle enthusiast and actor, steve mcqueen, to further stardom. Steve mcqueens original 1968 mustang gt fastback resurfaces.
Jan 14, 2018 the original 1968 mustang from bullitt in seans secret barn in nashville. The story behind steve mcqueens bullitt mustang top gear. Mustang from 1968 movie bullitt up for auction youtube. Jacqueline bisset is gorgeous, its surprising she didnt become a bigger star. 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 american cinema. The iconic 1968 ford mustang bullitt driven by steve mcqueen is sold to a mystery buyer, bringing an end to. In the 1968 classic bullitt, steve mcqueen gave every future james bond and jason. The bullitt was not a version of the mustang, nor was it a sports option upgrade offered by ford in 1968. Ford mustang driven in 1968 movie bullitt sells for. Hollywoods speeding bullitt, hosted by chad mcqueen, son of steve mcqueen. Steve mcqueen tried to buy back his classic bullitt mustang. Steve mcqueens bullittmovie mustang suddenly reappeared. Endless hagiographies and tributes were written about the mythical, practically supernatural.
And for good reason, the 68 mustangs were stylish, powerful, and as steve mcqueen proved, they handled great. The dramatic story of the 1968 mustang gt from the steve mcqueen film bullitt has many twists and turns. Steve mcqueen tried to buy back his classic bullitt mustang new owner refused feb 15, 2018 e. Steve mcqueens last plea to buy the bullitt mustang. I feel like with bullitt, the car chase is synonymous with the movie, said. Jan 17, 2018 steve mcqueens original 1968 mustang gt fastback resurfaces 7552 two 1968 mustang gt fastbacks were used in making bullitt, one primarily driven by mcqueen himself and the other used for stunts. Subsequently acquired by new jersey detective frank marranca in 1970. Jan 24, 2018 mystery of steve mcqueens bullitt mustang solved. Steve mcqueen personally handpicked director peter yates after seeing another film yates had done which featured an intense car chase. This morning, mark strassmann is in hot pursuit of the most famous, yet most elusive ford mustang of them all. Two 1968 mustang gt fastbacks were used in making bullitt, one primarily driven by mcqueen himself and the other used for stunts. Mustang made famous in steve mcqueen movie bullitt expected to. The charger is just barely faster than the mustang, with a.
The original 1968 mustang from bullitt in seans secret barn in nashville. In 2009, bud brutsman of overhaulin built an authenticlooking replica of the bullitt mustang, fully loaded with modern components, for the fiveepisode 2009 tv series, celebrity rides. The mustang steve mcqueen expertly drove in the 1968 movie bullitt was no average sports car. Jan 06, 2020 the mustang steve mcqueen expertly drove in the 1968 movie bullitt was no average sports car. Ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in bullitt sells. Bullitt 1968 san francisco car chase scene 410 movieclips. 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 the. He winds up with about the best action movie of recent years. Bullitt is sometimes a nickname used by cult enthusiasts for a fastback mustang, because of the 390 gt that had been selected to appear with actor and race car champion steve mcqueen in the 1968 movie. Steve mcqueen s bullitt 1968 mustang gt sells for millions at mecum auctions motorsports on nbc duration.
Mcqueen was a bomb as thomas crown, for example, because the character clashed with mcqueens own personality. Steve mcqueens lost bullitt car reportedly has been. The hero car driven by steve mcqueen in the 1968 warner bros film, bullitt. Ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in bullitt allegedly found in mexico, carscoops. Bullitt 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jan 03, 2020 made famous by the 1968 films iconic car chase scene, the original bullitt mustang car used by steve mcqueen himself has become the most valuable ford mustang ever sold at auction. Steve mcqueens lost bullitt mustang is up for auction. Feb 15, 2018 steve mcqueen tried to buy back his classic bullitt mustang new owner refused feb 15, 2018 e. Historic vehicle association back in 2018, when ford revealed that it had found. Before he found fame in hollywood, the indiana native had a troubled childhood, including a stint in a juvenile reform school.
The green one from the 1968 steve mcqueen film bullitt. Jul 19, 2018 earlier this year, ford brought the original 1968 mustang from steve mcqueen s bullitt film to debut alongside the 2019 mustang bullitt. Its a pretty solid police thriller which features a famous carchase scene that supposedly set the standard or maybe it did at the time of release. Aug 15, 2019 after four decades so well hidden that it was believed lost, the 1968 mustang gt driven by steve mcqueen in the cult movie bullitt reemerged last year in detroit. The bad guys drive a 1968 dodge charger 440 magnum. Sold to warner bros employee robert ross following the film debut. The return of steve mcqueens bullitt mustang cbs news. Mustang made famous in steve mcqueen movie bullitt expected. Steve mcqueens character, detective frank bullitt drove a highland green mildly modified 1968 ford mustang fastback on the streets of san francisco in a heated. Reuters the 1968 ford mustang gt that steve mcqueen drove in the classic car chase from the movie bullitt, one of the most famed cars. Steve mcqueen may have had top billing in the 1968 thriller bullitt, but the real star of the film was the green ford mustang 390 gt he drove in.
Mcqueens mustang was sold by warner brothers to a private collector and it was following that sale that the one of the most famous cars in movie history fell off. 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. The picture stars steve mcqueen, robert vaughn, and jacqueline bisset. With bullitt, the car chase is the centerpiece of the film. But that car disappeared shortly after filming for the 1968 movie was completed and, despite the.
The original bullitt mustang has come out of hiding. Ford mustang steve mcqueen aviator sunglasses lalo schiffrin soundtrack great movie, very 60s feel to it. Interior steve mcqueens original 1968 ford mustang. Once considered lost forever, the original 1968 ford mustang gt from the warner bros. Warner brothers hero car for car chase scene in the 1968 movie bullitt. But mcqueen is great in bullitt, and the movie is great, because director peter yates understands the mcqueen image and works within it. Earlier this year, ford brought the original 1968 mustang from steve mcqueens bullitt film to debut alongside the 2019 mustang bullitt. Steve mcqueens bullitt 1968 mustang gt sells for millions at mecum auctions.
Steve mcqueens famous bullitt mustang will hit the. Interior steve mcqueens original 1968 ford mustang bullitt. Steve mcqueen tried to buy back his classic bullitt. 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. Jan 10, 2020 the mustang that steve mcqueen drove in the classic 1968 movie bullitt became a legend, especially after it disappeared for decades. Steve mcqueens legendary bullitt mustang could become the most expensive pony ever sold the highland green 1968 ford mustang gt is. Steve mcqueens highland green 1968 ford mustang gt fastback vanished 38 years ago.
This indicates that the mustang was not equipped with a limitedslip differential the gears that transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear axle halfshafts. Jan 14, 2018 steve mcqueens last plea to buy the bullitt mustang. Featured in the majority of scenes from the legendary car chase through san francisco. Inset, the letter from steve mcqueen to robert kiernan, dated 1977 courtesy of fordhistoric vehicle association. Ford mustang driven in 1968 movie bullitt sells for record. Iconic 1968 ford mustang from steve mcqueen film bullitt to be. The original bullittthe one driven by the king of cool, steve mcqueen, in the 1968 movie bullitt has a new owner. Before he found fame in hollywood, the indiana native had a troubled childhood, including a.
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