Would you pull the trigger! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

03BumbleBee · 10-20-2019, 08:35 PM

This Jan. at Mecums auction in Kissimmee Florida, they will be auctioning off the real 1968 Mustang Fastback from the movie Bullitt. The car is definitely a piece of American History with world wide appeal. So I ask the question, who ever buys this car, leave it in its present condition, or restore it to new! I honestly can't make a decision.

falcongtho3 · 10-20-2019, 09:27 PM

Since both of the cars used in the film are out in the wild now, and the other car was in such sorry condition that's its' needed a full restoration, I think this one should be left as is since it doesn't need that amount of work to be driven and enjoyed to some degree.

Mach351 · 10-21-2019, 09:59 AM

I would leave it in its present condition.

But recalling the story now, the resurfacing of this car seemed really sketchy to me... It was hidden away for something like 30 years and suddenly the owner who never wanted to sell it before, or even come out in public for that matter, wants to auction it for millions of dollars.
I don't recall any real evidence it was actually in the movie other than a few things like weld marks here and there that match where cameras were allegedly mounted.

The other car was even worse... It was like, "Oh! We found this parted out 1968 DHG Mustang chassis down in Mexico with a VIN plate that matches the Bullitt car." Instant gold.
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10-20-2019, 08:35 PM	#1
03BumbleBee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SunRiver Ca. Posts: 3,293	Would you pull the trigger! This Jan. at Mecums auction in Kissimmee Florida, they will be auctioning off the real 1968 Mustang Fastback from the movie Bullitt. The car is definitely a piece of American History with world wide appeal. So I ask the question, who ever buys this car, leave it in its present condition, or restore it to new! I honestly can't make a decision. __________________ If we were all ugly, then we would all be good looking! Welcome to the Mach 1 Cafe! "Today's Special..Smoked Honda" Finally a member of 10,000 mile club!

10-20-2019, 09:27 PM	#2
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,270	Re: Would you pull the trigger! Since both of the cars used in the film are out in the wild now, and the other car was in such sorry condition that's its' needed a full restoration, I think this one should be left as is since it doesn't need that amount of work to be driven and enjoyed to some degree. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

10-21-2019, 09:59 AM	#3
Mach351 Psycho Dog is Psycho Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,989	Re: Would you pull the trigger! I would leave it in its present condition. But recalling the story now, the resurfacing of this car seemed really sketchy to me... It was hidden away for something like 30 years and suddenly the owner who never wanted to sell it before, or even come out in public for that matter, wants to auction it for millions of dollars. I don't recall any real evidence it was actually in the movie other than a few things like weld marks here and there that match where cameras were allegedly mounted. The other car was even worse... It was like, "Oh! We found this parted out 1968 DHG Mustang chassis down in Mexico with a VIN plate that matches the Bullitt car." Instant gold. _ __________________ Firefly: opening scene of Serenity - This Land Firefly: Out of Gas - Don't Be Afraid

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