Original Bullitt Mustang at autoshow

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by jmos4, Jan 16, 2018.

  1. jmos4

    jmos4 Well-Known Member

  2. Guy Parquette

    Guy Parquette Platinum Level Contributor

    McQUEEN was a cheapskate!:)
     
  3. Nice Story.
     
  4. Bill Nuttle

    Bill Nuttle Well-Known Member

    I was there Monday morning when we put it up on the platform next to the 2019. Thing sounds wicked awesome.
     
  5. Brian Albrecht

    Brian Albrecht Classic Reflections

    Thanks for the link Jim. Stored in a barn for years right under my nose here in NKY. crazy
     
  6. Brian Albrecht

    Brian Albrecht Classic Reflections


    How close will the public be able to get to it? I'm thinking of visiting.

    This is it right?

    https://naias.com/tickets/
     
  7. marxjunk

    marxjunk Well-Known Member

    i want to touch it....i mean put my hand on it..as an unrestored ruff car..i want to touch its history...but i bet it isnt allowed...
     
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  8. yachtsmanbill

    yachtsmanbill Well-Known Member

    Freudian Slippery Slope:
    Debbie: That's bitchin' tuck-and-roll! You know, I really love the feel of tuck-and-roll upholstery.
    Terry: Yeah? Well, get in and I'll let you feel it...I mean, you know, you can touch it...uh...I'll let you feel the upholstery.


    Whay an incredible story! They are still out there.... ws
     
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  9. JR Wills

    JR Wills Well-Known Member

    I think it was Funny that there was an episode about the "Hidden Bullitt Car" done on Blue Bloods about a year ago, and now the True story comes out.
    I read something about it just the other day.
    JR
     
  10. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Two different cars. The one that was just found was the "stunt" car. Found in Mexico, is being restored.
     
  11. kenny t

    kenny t Gold Level Contributor

  12. red67wildcat

    red67wildcat Well-Known Member

    Great story
    I like the fact the son has the same feeling about car as his dad

    Loved the just a Camaro under the cover part of the story

    For what we all consider a low miluage car that thing is the definition of rode hard and put away wet
    But very cool
     
  13. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    If they let you touch it, you’ll want to sit in it. If they let you sit in it, you’ll want to drive it. I know I would.
    Patrick
     
  14. Smokey15

    Smokey15 So old that I use AARP bolts.

    Good to see this iconic car out in the public eye after so many years of secrecy. I do understand some of the reasoning behind the current owners reluctance to let it be known that they have it. They would have been pestered by everyone and their cousins with offers to buy and scammers to take advantage. I only wish they had done a better job of storing the car.
     
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  15. Brian Albrecht

    Brian Albrecht Classic Reflections

    I like how the cars are speaking for themselves; no signs, electronic displays, props, or dancing girls sharing the stage. I have 2 words for the current owner. Thank you.

    Iconic "McQueen car" status aside, which would you rather drive away from the show in, a '68 or the '19?


    detroit_auto_show_2018_ford_bullitt_mustang_7070.jpg detroit_auto_show_2018_ford_bullitt_mustang_7026.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jan 18, 2018
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  16. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Iconic status aside, if the '68 were nicely restored, I'd easily take it over the new one ('67-'68 fastbacks are just about the sweetest looking Mustangs ever made, I feel). But the '19 is AWESOME, too.
     
  17. Brian Albrecht

    Brian Albrecht Classic Reflections


    Restored? Interesting twist to the question.
     
  18. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Oh, I wouldn't restore the car with the McQueen connection if I owned it, I'd leave it as it is....I'm saying if you took the Bullitt/McQueen thing away, I'd rather have the new one over a rusty '68 fastback. But if it was just a nicely restored '68 fastback, I'd rather have it over the new one.
     
  19. kenny t

    kenny t Gold Level Contributor

    It would be a crime if that car was restored
     
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  20. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    Simply put COOL.....Now to find the Charger?
     

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