Ford mustang used in steve mcqueens bullitt car chase found 40 years after it went missing and theres a new 163mph special edition ford. Mar 06, 2017 there are few cars more iconic than the 1968 mustang gt that steve mcqueen drove in bullitt. Steve mcqueens legendary bullitt mustang just became the most expensive muscle car ever sold at auction the big screen classic hammers down. Ford mustang driven in the movie bullitt sells for record price. Ford mustang driven in the movie bullitt sells at auction for. If you dont know what were talking about but heres hoping that you do, we come. Ford mustang driven in the movie bullitt sells at auction for record. The bad guys drive a 1968 dodge charger 440 magnum. 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 actual 1968 ford mustang movie car used for filming in steve mcqueens bullitt will be heading to mecums auction in kissimmee, florida in january of 2020. Bullitt 1968 san francisco car chase scene 410 movieclips by movieclips on youtube i think mcqueen was the key to designing this in. In the spring of 1968, solar productions began producing the film bullitt, a visceral copsandmobsters flick, for warner brothersseven arts. Jan 10, 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 it auction. He was cast as the character of san francisco police lieutenant frank bullitt and his mission was to protect a person he thought was an important mob witnessinformant. Ford mustang used in steve mcqueens bullitt car chase found. Steve mcqueens longlost bullitt ford mustang sold at. He sent a letter, typed on a single piece of heavy offwhite vellum, to the cars owner in new jersey. Steve mcqueens long lost bullitt mustang returns for 50th. With steve mcqueen, jacqueline bisset, robert vaughn, don gordon. Jan 16, 2018 the story behind the hero car that mcqueen actually drove was similarly fascinating. The real bullitt mustang movie car heads to mecums florida.
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. Two mustang gt 390 fastbacks were used in the filming of the 1968 steve mcqueen classic, bullitt. Steve mcqueens legendary bullitt mustang just became the. On the surface mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, more money than he could spend in a lifetime.
Steve mcqueens bullitt races back to theaters this october dad had owned the car for three years at that point. 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. Mustang made famous in steve mcqueen movie bullitt. In the film, a 68 mustang gt fastback driven by mcqueen runs wild in the streets of hilly san francisco, chasing and being chased by a 68 dodge charger. Steve mcqueen, starring in the title role of bullitt, steps out of his car after a 140mileanhour pursuit through the hilly streets of san francisco. The original bullitt mustang has come out of hiding. It is the car steve mcqueen and his stunt man drove in one of the best chase scenes of all time. Mystery of steve mcqueens missing bullitt mustang finally.
In what was at the time undeniably the best car chase scene ever caught on film, mcqueen himself piloted the dark green mustang up and down the steep hills of the bay area. Up until now, the kiernan family has owned it since 1974. Kiernan and his car shared the stage at the unveiling sunday with molly mcqueen and the new 2018 ford mustang bullitt. And he got a phone call from steve asking about the car, how it was, if. The rich and famous are often allergic to the word no, and so was mcqueen. Mar 16, 2018 steve mcqueens son, chad, had launched a website asking for leads as to the whereabouts of the original bullitt mustang. Every movie car chase has to be compared to steve mcqueen s car chase in bullitt 1968. Trustman and harry kleiner was based on the 1963 novel, mute witness, by robert l. In 1968s bullitt, steve mcqueen and a green ford mustang made.
Sep 20, 2012 steve mcqueens bullitt 1968 mustang gt sells for millions at mecum auctions. How steve mcqueens car chase in bullitt set the standard. The original bullittthe one driven by the king of cool, steve mcqueen, in the 1968 movie bullitt has a new owner. Ford mustang driven by steve mcqueen in bullitt sells for. 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. The mustang steve mcqueen expertly drove in the 1968 movie bullitt was no average sports car. Steve mcqueen made one last effort to buy his favorite mustang in 1977. Perhaps the most identifiable car that steve mcqueen ever drove in a movie was the ford mustang gt 390 that featured heavily in the san francisco detective film bullitt. Jan 24, 2018 the star of the most celebrated car chase in film history the 1968 bullitt mustang gt driven helterskelter by steve mcqueen over the streets of san francisco was long thought to be lost and. The picture stars steve mcqueen, robert vaughn, and jacqueline bisset. Steve mcqueens bullitt 1968 mustang gt sells for millions at. 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 mcqueen s movie bullitt is presented at the north american international auto. Mustang made famous in steve mcqueen movie bullitt expected to.
And he got a phone call from steve asking about the car, how it. Jan 14, 2018 steve mcqueen made one last effort to buy his favorite mustang in 1977. Steve mcqueen, starring in the 1968 movie bullitt, steps out of his car after a 140mph pursuit through the hilly streets of san francisco. Steve mcqueens last plea to buy the bullitt mustang. In january 1968, warner bros purchased a pair of mustangs. Jan 24, 2018 mystery of steve mcqueens bullitt mustang solved. 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. Jan 14, 2018 now, the car driven by mcqueen has also been found, and it was just unveiled sunday in detroit, along with a new 2018 bullitt edition mustang, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie. One of those arrived at lemayamericas car museum in tacoma this week and is on display. An all guts, no glory san francisco cop becomes determined to find the underworld kingpin that killed the witness in his protection.
Apr 22, 2018 bullitt 1968 san francisco car chase scene 410 movieclips by movieclips on youtube i think mcqueen was the key to designing this in a way that had never been seen before, said tim. Before he found fame in hollywood, the indiana native had a troubled childhood, including a stint in a juvenile reform school. Aug 08, 2018 steve mcqueen, starring in the 1968 movie bullitt, steps out of his car after a 140mph pursuit through the hilly streets of san francisco. Expect it to become the most expensive mustang ever. The original steve mcqueen bullitt mustang is headed to auction. The hero car driven by mcqueen, which looked brand new throughout the movie, was the car that the kiernans. Jan 10, 2020 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 ford mustang that steve mcqueen drove in bullitt was already the worlds coolest mustang, but now its also its most expensive four months after. The only person that id seen drive the car was steve mcqueen, in the movie. Bullitt is also notable for its car chase scene through the streets of san francisco, which is regarded as one of the most influential in movie history. The story behind the hero car that mcqueen actually drove was similarly fascinating.
Bullitt is a 1968 american action thriller film directed by peter yates and produced by philip dantoni. The dukes of hazzard 710 movie clip car chase 2005 hd duration. Jan 15, 2018 ford mustang used in steve mcqueens bullitt car chase found 40 years after it went missing and theres a new 163mph special edition ford unearthed the iconic motor that featured in one of. Featuring the legendary steve mcqueen as san francisco cop frank bullitt, this oscarwinning film has one of the greatest car chase sequences of all time and helped solidify the highland green 68 mustang as one of the most classic movie cars in history. But that car disappeared shortly after filming for the 1968 movie was completed and, despite the. The return of steve mcqueens bullitt mustang cbs news. Steve mcqueen s bullitt races back to theaters this october dad had owned the car for three years at that point. It had spent most of the last 40 years in a garage.
Steve mcqueens 68 bullitt mustang displayed on national mall in d. The famous car chase scene in bullitt features two mustangs that are identical. There are few cars more iconic than the 1968 mustang gt that steve mcqueen drove in bullitt. Hitting the auction block this weekend is steve mcqueens 1967 ferrari 275 gtb4. The story behind steve mcqueens bullitt mustang top gear. Steve mcqueen, also known as the king of cool, starred in the 1968 box office hit movie, bullitt. Steve mcqueens likeness as frank bullitt was used in two ford commercials. Steve mcqueens bullitt 1968 mustang gt sells for millions at mecum auctions. Endless hagiographies and tributes were written about the mythical, practically supernatural.
Aug 15, 2019 the original bullitt mustang is headed to auction this is one of two cars steve mcqueen drove in the filming of bullitt. And a second green mustang fastback used in the movie, once thought lost. 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. 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. Steve mcqueen s lost bullitt car reportedly has been found and restored.
The logo for his movie company, solar productions, was embossed in the upper left corner and opposite that resided the date, december 14, 1977. In the film, a 68 mustang gt fastback driven by mcqueen runs wild in the streets of hilly san francisco, chasing and being chased by. Aug 15, 2019 it s a car that changed movie history and now, a new owner could be hopping into the driver s seat. Jan 06, 2020 the mustang steve mcqueen expertly drove in the 1968 movie bullitt was no average sports car. An avid fan of the actor and owner of a replica of mcqueens car in the classic film bullitt, pastor greg laurie hits the road in his mint mustang, traveling the country in. The actual 1968 ford mustang movie car used for filming in steve mcqueen s bullitt will be heading to mecum s auction in kissimmee, florida in january of 2020. Mustang made famous in steve mcqueen movie bullitt expected.
Apr 10, 2020 featuring the legendary steve mcqueen as san francisco cop frank bullitt, this oscarwinning film has one of the greatest car chase sequences of all time and helped solidify the highland green 68 mustang as one of the most classic movie cars in history. More than thirty years after his death, everything the man touched remains cool with. The iconic 1968 mustang gt that steve mcqueen drove in bullitt disappeared shortly after filming was completed. The original bullitt mustang is headed to auction this is one of two cars steve mcqueen drove in the filming of bullitt. There were two lookalike vehicles used during production, a stunt car that got beat up filming the movies legendary chase scene which. Now, the car driven by mcqueen has also been found, and it was just unveiled sunday in detroit, along with a new 2018 bullittedition mustang, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie. Steve mcqueens lost bullitt mustang has been found sfgate. Every movie car chase has to be compared to steve mcqueens car chase in bullitt 1968. Steve mcqueens granddaughter molly mcqueen reunited with original car from 1968 movie molly mcqueen gets a surprise reunion with the car her grandfather drove in the iconic.
In january 1968, warner bros purchased a pair of mustangs for use in the film vin numbers 8r02s125558. The charger is just barely faster than the mustang, with a. The moviestar car is the most valuable mustang ever sold at auction. Steve mcqueens lost mustang from bullitt has been found. The ominouslooking pony car with the barking 390cubicinch v8, which starred in one of the greatest chase scenes in movie history in the film. Jan 14, 2018 the original bullitt mustang has come out of hiding.
Jan, 2020 steve mcqueen, starring in the title role of bullitt, steps out of his car after a 140mileanhour pursuit through the hilly streets of san francisco. Warner brothers hero car for car chase scene in the 1968 movie bullitt. After traveling with the car to so many shows, this would. Endless hagiographies and tributes were written about the mythical, practically supernatural fastback coupe. Nov 07, 2017 steve mcqueen burning rubber in bullit 1968. Bullitt steve mcqueen refuses to back down when the charger trying to follow him takes it up a notch, leading to a chase through the streets of san francisco. To car collectors and film buffs, its the vehicle steve mcqueen raced through the streets of san francisco in the 1968 action movie bullitt. The first was for the europeonly 1997 ford puma, which featured a special effects montage of mcqueen who died in 1980 driving a new puma around san francisco before parking it in a studio apartment garage beside the film mustang and the motorcycle from the great escape. The star of the most celebrated car chase in film history the 1968 bullitt mustang gt driven helterskelter by steve mcqueen over the streets of san francisco.