Where is the bullitt movie car now

People clamored and clawed for a better view of the car which has become a permanent piece of pop and cinema culture. And those into classic fast Fords felt they were looking at the Holy Grail. The mystery continues. And so do the tears. The sale at Mecum Kissimmee marks the most … …. Earlier, we informed you that Mecum Auctions Inc. The wait ….

Those itching to attend Mecum Kissimmee in , bring a padded bank account because a very special car will be looking for a new home. None other than the original Ford …. After more than 40 years spent so well hidden that most believed it had been destroyed, the hero car from the Warner Bros. When we broke the news in January that the long-lost Bullitt Mustang was safe and sound in Tennessee, the story rocked the automotive world.

It also ignited speculation …. Published by : Adrian Padeanu. Got a tip for us? Email: tips motor1. Car Buying Service Get upfront price offers on local inventory. Search for: New Cars. Used Cars. My father will always be connected to this car.

Eric Minoff, a specialist in the motoring department at Bonhams auction house, said "plenty" of people will be willing to pay a large premium for the "Bullitt Mustang. Moreover, "McQueen memorabilia tend to sell for a lot of money," Minoff noted. Bonhams has auctioned off dozens of McQueen's cars, motorcycles and personal items like a credit card and sunglasses. Sam Murtaugh, marketing director at Mecum Auctions, expects movie buffs, muscle car enthusiasts and Mustang devotees to compete for the vehicle.

It's a piece of American history. David Conwill, associate editor of Hemmings Motor News, said he's not aware of any car that has "gotten this much buzz. In the car's air cleaner was stolen. More: 'Bullitt' screenwriter wants to drive the Mustang model 'I invented'. Me and him were more best friends than father and son. I was lost when he passed away. This is a huge moment. Two identical Mustang GT fastbacks were used in the film, which debuted Oct.

One went to a salvage yard and the other was sold by the studio to a private buyer and eventually ended up in the Kiernan garage. To the public, the vehicle was lost. Kiernan had worked for more than a decade at the company, which kept him on the payroll with benefits and the simple request that he make the company proud during his incredible journey.

While we would have much preferred he stayed with us, I completely understood that he and his family had just gone through a truly life-changing experience and wholly respected his decision," he said. We are incredibly proud of Sean, thank him for sharing his story with the world, and are delighted that LKQ was able play a very small role in helping him realize his vision for this special car. We extend nothing but best wishes to Sean and his family.

To this day, the visceral minute car chase in the movie 'Bullitt' remains one of the most exciting ever captured on film," said Diane Parker, vice president of the Historic Vehicle Association based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

After the auction, Hagerty issued a public statement: "The Bullitt Mustang has it all — a great chase scene, the McQueen connection and a fantastic backstory.

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