iamsuperdan Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 ANyone who has spent time talking with me knows I'm not a big Ford fan. But I'll give credit where it's due, and this is pretty darn cool. 2019 Mustang Bullitt. And they've got the original movie car too! https://drivemag.com/news/1968-bullitt-mustang-resurfaces-after-40-years-shows-up-alongside-2019-heir-in-detroit Now we just need to see them do a cool collaboration with Dodge, and get a black Charger involved. Yeah right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 They did this once before . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Did anyone notice they found the 2nd car that was kept in hiding for 40 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Junkman Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Greg Myers said: They did this once before . Twice, 2001 (above) and 2008. They came in black also. Sorry, Highland Green or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I prefer the 2008. And the '68 to either of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Would make a nice kit, but probably won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 OMG OMG OMG...IF I BUY ONE I'LL BE JUST LIKE STEVE MCQUEEN. OMG OMG OMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I've liked the Bullitt editions, always liked Mustangs in dark green. But when I get another coupe, I think I'll go for a modern Challenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Junkman Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Closely related story: https://jalopnik.com/steve-mcqueen-repeatedly-tried-and-failed-to-buy-back-t-1822094174 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 5 hours ago, vamach1 said: Did anyone notice they found the 2nd car that was kept in hiding for 40 years? I would like to know more about that car. Saw that it is the original car used in the movie. That it was the close up car that was sold that Steve McQueen tried to buy. Also wasn't the 2nd car that was the stunt car found in Mexico last year? I thought it might have been that one but it was not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Jay Leno drove both the 2019 and the original car recently on Leno's Garage. It was really sad to see how bad the original car looked and sounded. The owner wants to keep it as original as possible. I think it's mistake. It needs a little work. Edited January 16, 2018 by unclescott58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I would like to see the 2018 as a kit to go with my other 2. I am a Steve McQueen fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 I like how Ford has done the Bullitt tribute cars. Yes, they've done them a few times before, and everyone of them has been what I felt was the best version in that lineup. No stripes, no goofy spoilers, no chrome. Just simple, clean, and fun. And this one is a slightly bigger deal, as it's the 50th anniversary of the movie this year. I thought the bigger reaction here would be that the original movie hero car was found and used for this launch. Is this one not a Holy Grail Mustang? I mean, it's not the original Eleanor, but it's still a pretty amazing piece of movie history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, unclescott58 said: Jay Leno drove both the 2018 and the original car recently on Leno's Garage. It was really sad to see how bad the original car looked and sounded. The owner wants to keep it as original as possible. I think it's mistake. It needs a little work. Persdonal, I'd take care of the mechanical, and preserve the patina and that body. Stop it from deteriorating any further. But I wouldnt restore it. And like the owner, I'd leave it as original as possible while doing the mechanical work. If parts can be reused, I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said: I like how Ford has done the Bullitt tribute cars. Yes, they've done them a few times before, and everyone of them has been what I felt was the best version in that lineup. No stripes, no goofy spoilers, no chrome. Just simple, clean, and fun. And this one is a slightly bigger deal, as it's the 50th anniversary of the movie this year. I agree with most of that in principle, I like McQueen, and I like the film. But I've just never understood the whole "tribute" or "special edition" (with somebody else's name on it) motivation. Anyway, it looks good in green (though I'd like it better with as-cast, raw-alloy-looking spokes on the wheels) and it seems Ford has made the current Mustang a very competent car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Ace-Garageguy said: I agree with most of that in principle, I like McQueen, and I like the film. But I've just never understood the whole "tribute" or "special edition" (with somebody else's name on it) motivation. Anyway, it looks good in green (though I'd like it better with as-cast, raw-alloy-looking spokes on the wheels) and it seems Ford has made the current Mustang a very competent car. Cashing in on nostaligia, nothing more. In some cases it works, it other cases it's a blatant cash grab. I look at it the same way I see signature models in the world of guitar. I personally won;t buy a replica of an Eddie Van Halen guitar, or a George Lynch guitar, but in most cases I like that they exist. If you ever get a chance to drive a new Mustang, do so. As I said at the start, I'm not a Ford guy. But they did a good job with the new gen Mustang. We have a couple in our fleet here, which I was able to spend some quality time with this past fall. The 5.0L with a manual transmission is still the way to go. Yeah, the EcoBoost is fast, but it sounds like a Ford Fusion, and who wants that? Plus, the 5.0L comes with Line Lock; the factory burnout mode. And works awesome! Total hooligan, but it feels great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Great picture gallery here of the lost Bullitt. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1114821_long-lost-1968-mustang-from-bullitt-likely-worth-millions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 16 hours ago, Snake45 said: I prefer the 2008. And the '68 to either of them. I agree with you Snake...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I have not seen a dyno result for the Bullit Mustang, but the new 2018 gt 5.0 with auto is no joke . Putting out 437 hp at the rear wheels. (due to auto losing less power) Now , about test driving a new Mustang.......I worked at a Ford dealer body shop and had to fix a 2016 Shelby gt350. Of course i had to test drive after repairs were done. Big mistake! Could not stop thinking about how insane this car was. The next year i had to buy one. 2017 #0211 lightning blue 526 hp at crank and 8200 redline or shift point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Mustang Fan Here. but I have a hard time seeing a Mustang in the 2019. All is see is Darth Vader ?? They seem to be putting them little wing things on the front corners just like most everybody else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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