by D. Brian Smith, on Jul 1, 2026 12:17:02 PM
When you think of the ultimate cinematic car chase, one sequence immediately dominates the conversation. Ten minutes and fifty-three seconds of screaming V8s, smoking tires, and airborne American muscle tearing through the hills of San Francisco. Frank Bullitt, played by the "King of Cool" Steve McQueen, behind the wheel of a de-badged, sinister 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt, relentlessly pursuing a black 1968 Dodge Charger R/T.
by D. Brian Smith, on Jun 3, 2026 5:08:53 PM
The 1968 Ford Mustang Highland Green Metallic GT390 fastback that served as the stunt car for the infamous chase scene in the movie Bullitt was unveiled at the Petersen Automotive Museum on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Automotive historians, fans of iconic actor Steve McQueen, and gear heads the world over have been searching for this car since the filming of the movie wrapped in 1968.
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