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New York-based Motorcar Classics probably thinks it has you covered this summer if you're willing to write a check for this green Ford Mustang coupe that pays tribute to a very original 'Stang.
Just like many pieces of memorabilia, the 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt story is "simple" because it went from a simple movie prop to the most expensive Mustang ever sold at auction. Over the years, the Blue Oval company has produced and marketed a staggering number of Mustang variations, and some of the most memorable options also had their catchy names.
Think about Golden Nugget, King Cobra, Super Snake, Boss, or Bullitt. You can't really beat them, or at least not without a serious effort of imagination. Of them, most likely, the Mustang Bullitt may be the most famous Ford that's also inscribed into the collective memory of pop culture. It's all thanks to a movie, Steve McQueen's charisma, and Peter Yates' genius.
The infamous 1968 American crime thriller film is based around Steve McQueen as the title character, San Francisco police detective Frank Bullitt, who pursues a group of mobsters that killed his witness. Of course, as is the case with these movies, they also switch roles, and at one time, Bullitt is the one being chased through the streets of San, a car chase scene that has been widely regarded as one of the most influential in film history.
Funny enough, the two models used for the titular character's car were 325-hp Ford Mustang GT fastbacks equipped with the 390ci V8 engine, but the pursuer car was a Dodge Charger equipped with the more powerful 375-horsepower 440 Magnum V8 – during filming, they also had to Mopars on call. In reality, the Charger would have easily caught and overpowered the smaller and nimbler Mustang.
Anyway, the success of the green Ford Mustang inspired the Blue Oval company to offer some of its Mustangs in special edition format. While they're collectibles, they were also produced in sufficient quantities to see them pop up on the used car market from time to time. For example, this 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt Edition is part of the SN95 fourth generation, more precisely the 'New Edge' series, and it's available from New York-based Motorcar Classics.
The American company only offered it as a coupe, and it was based on the regular Mustang GT with mild upgrades – a lowered suspension, new subframe connectors, Tokico shocks, and brakes from the Cobra models. There was also an upgraded exhaust system, which led to a subtle power increase to 265 horsepower, five more than the Mustang GT. On the outside, it received Torq Thrust-style wheels, a fog light delete, and three colors: Dark Highland Green, True Blue, and Black.
Obviously, a Mustang Bullitt Edition can only be had in green, and this example seen here is allegedly one of 5,582 produced by the American company. It's almost new, too, given the odometer reading of just 3,654 miles. It has been cherished and loved, has an "unblemished history," and features the 4.6-liter V8 engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The dealerships also mention the unique 17-inch wheels, the lowered suspension, the bespoke Bullitt badges, and also the great-looking Dark Highland Green paint. Inside, the car has black leather seats, retro-style gauges, and brushed aluminum details. So, what do you think? Is this your next companion for summer trips?
Think about Golden Nugget, King Cobra, Super Snake, Boss, or Bullitt. You can't really beat them, or at least not without a serious effort of imagination. Of them, most likely, the Mustang Bullitt may be the most famous Ford that's also inscribed into the collective memory of pop culture. It's all thanks to a movie, Steve McQueen's charisma, and Peter Yates' genius.
The infamous 1968 American crime thriller film is based around Steve McQueen as the title character, San Francisco police detective Frank Bullitt, who pursues a group of mobsters that killed his witness. Of course, as is the case with these movies, they also switch roles, and at one time, Bullitt is the one being chased through the streets of San, a car chase scene that has been widely regarded as one of the most influential in film history.
Funny enough, the two models used for the titular character's car were 325-hp Ford Mustang GT fastbacks equipped with the 390ci V8 engine, but the pursuer car was a Dodge Charger equipped with the more powerful 375-horsepower 440 Magnum V8 – during filming, they also had to Mopars on call. In reality, the Charger would have easily caught and overpowered the smaller and nimbler Mustang.
Anyway, the success of the green Ford Mustang inspired the Blue Oval company to offer some of its Mustangs in special edition format. While they're collectibles, they were also produced in sufficient quantities to see them pop up on the used car market from time to time. For example, this 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt Edition is part of the SN95 fourth generation, more precisely the 'New Edge' series, and it's available from New York-based Motorcar Classics.
The American company only offered it as a coupe, and it was based on the regular Mustang GT with mild upgrades – a lowered suspension, new subframe connectors, Tokico shocks, and brakes from the Cobra models. There was also an upgraded exhaust system, which led to a subtle power increase to 265 horsepower, five more than the Mustang GT. On the outside, it received Torq Thrust-style wheels, a fog light delete, and three colors: Dark Highland Green, True Blue, and Black.
Obviously, a Mustang Bullitt Edition can only be had in green, and this example seen here is allegedly one of 5,582 produced by the American company. It's almost new, too, given the odometer reading of just 3,654 miles. It has been cherished and loved, has an "unblemished history," and features the 4.6-liter V8 engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The dealerships also mention the unique 17-inch wheels, the lowered suspension, the bespoke Bullitt badges, and also the great-looking Dark Highland Green paint. Inside, the car has black leather seats, retro-style gauges, and brushed aluminum details. So, what do you think? Is this your next companion for summer trips?
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