Well, it has been said that a automobile can completely engage a man's attention, even cause him to forsake all else, for it. I have, indeed, found my distraction; my 2008 Mustang Bullitt Edition. It is 315 horsepower of pure, muscle car love and adoration. Produced on the 40 anniversary of the movie, for which the car's name is based, there were only 5,600 of these beauties produced. For 2009, Ford plans only 2,100, so the collector value is already there. But for me, more than that, it evokes the purist form of Mustang.
Of course, based on a sensational movie, starring one of my favorites, Steve McQueen, the car is a more aerodynamic version of the 1968 Mustang. It is completely bare of all markings, spare the Mustang emblem on the center post of the rims and the trunk, faux gas-tank cap, with the, "BULLITT," marking on it. The exterior color, "Dark Highland Green," even makes one wax nostalgic for the late 60's, fashion color schemes. On the interior, all black leather, with brushed, stainless steel trim on the dash and center console. All the stock looks less like stock and more like custom. The handling of the car is, without a doubt, more than responsive. One can feel the grip it has on the pavement, as it turns, accelerates, and punches from gear to gear.
Never have I experienced a car that, for me, has held all of the attributes this one car has. The vintage, throwback, with a classic collector car feel. Of course the power behind the 315 HP engine doesn't hurt either. At any rate, if there are other Bullitt owners out there, I'd love to hear from you. As time goes by I will post more pics of me and the G.G., (Green Goblin,) as well as links to sites for Mustang owners.
To Speed. . .
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