JOINT VENTURE? // OFFICIAL 'BULLITT' REPLICAS

Having owned a few Mustangs myself, I am no stranger to the joy’s a front mounted V8 and (relatively) light chassis can provide. But what I have had the pleasure of driving, though fun and certainly more inspiring than my friends VW’s (no offense), is no comparison to the most famous Mustang of them all; the 390c.i. V8 powered, dark forest green, 1968 fastback, driven by none other than Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Ford has attempted recreations of the famous ‘Stang, and though cool, featuring retro appeal and go-fast bits, it was just missing something, something that no frills, uninhibited horsepower brought to the table. So big news for both McQueen and Mustang fans, as the McQueen estate has recently authorized the building of official replica ‘Bullitt Mustangs’ in honor of the film's 40th anniversary. The ‘Bullitt’ name is currently under shared ownership by both the McQueen family and Warner Bros., so just who will be building the cars is uncertain at this time, but stay tuned to ColdTrackDays, as we will are working hard to find out the details // 08.30.2008