The Bullitt Mustang Steve McQueen Tried To Buy Back For Years

Insight summary

• •The 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback used by Steve McQueen in Bullitt became one of the most famous movie cars ever.
• •The Mustang featured a 6.4-liter V8 engine, 325 horsepower, and was specially modified for durability during filming.
• •The movie includes a 10-minute car chase scene filmed with real driving at speeds up to 110 mph, without CGI or music.
• •Steve McQueen was deeply involved as a car enthusiast and personally drove much of the chase sequences.
• •The Mustang was stripped of usual badges and graphics to match the gritty, realistic tone of the film.
• •Despite McQueen’s desire to own the car after filming, obtaining it proved to be very difficult.
• •The car and its chase scene remain iconic nearly 60 years after the film's release.