Bullit Movie 'jumper car' found

[Boss1Ray]

I'd bet this had been posted before but just in case:

The million-dollar 'Bullitt' Mustang

One of only two Ford Mustangs custom-made for the classic film "Bullitt," which boasts one of the most awesome car chases in history, the car was found by the junkyard owner earlier this month languishing in a corner. Acquired for peanuts, it has an estimated value of at least $1 million.

Good article:

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-mcqueen-bullitt-car-20170306-story.html

Ray

 

[Carolina_Mountain_Mustangs]

I'd bet this had been posted before but just in case:

The million-dollar 'Bullitt' Mustang

One of only two Ford Mustangs custom-made for the classic film "Bullitt," which boasts one of the most awesome car chases in history, the car was found by the junkyard owner earlier this month languishing in a corner. Acquired for peanuts, it has an estimated value of at least $1 million.

Good article:

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-mcqueen-bullitt-car-20170306-story.html

It sounds like they screwed up and restored it. Both of us are fanatics about original. They are only original once and then they are just another restored car. The comment about the fans dying off is true. Once the people are gone that associate with a car the value falls way off. Look at the Model T and Model A prices have dropped due to no demand except for street rods. Originals have fell way off. All cars will do that no demand no value.

If that is the car in the pic they even used the wrong color primer. Will be a half done job unless they back up and get it right. Will probably over restore it and really hurt the value. Should be on rotisserie not sitting on wheels if they are restoring it.

I doubt that very many on the forum even knew that James Dean got killed in a Porsche when he hit a 1950 Ford coupe. Not many would care about his car now either. Maybe something for museum but can't see it bringing millions.

Ray

 

[Boss1Ray]

I'd bet this had been posted before but just in case:

The million-dollar 'Bullitt' Mustang

One of only two Ford Mustangs custom-made for the classic film "Bullitt," which boasts one of the most awesome car chases in history, the car was found by the junkyard owner earlier this month languishing in a corner. Acquired for peanuts, it has an estimated value of at least $1 million.

Good article:

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-mcqueen-bullitt-car-20170306-story.html

It sounds like they screwed up and restored it. Both of us are fanatics about original. They are only original once and then they are just another restored car. The comment about the fans dying off is true. Once the people are gone that associate with a car the value falls way off. Look at the Model T and Model A prices have dropped due to no demand except for street rods. Originals have fell way off. All cars will do that no demand no value.

If that is the car in the pic they even used the wrong color primer. Will be a half done job unless they back up and get it right. Will probably over restore it and really hurt the value. Should be on rotisserie not sitting on wheels if they are restoring it.

I doubt that very many on the forum even knew that James Dean got killed in a Porsche when he hit a 1950 Ford coupe. Not many would care about his car now either. Maybe something for museum but can't see it bringing millions.

Ray

I agree. It should have been shown as found and left that way.  I think the car would bring more in that configuration/condition than a partial restoration.

Ray