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Jan.18th, 2009 L'autre Bullitt Chase Scene (1983) The french Mustang Enthusiasts are well-known for that extra research on rare ponies. Ludovico Capurso pointed us to this special car once used in a 1983 Movie with Jean-Paul Belmondo. The movie is called "The Marginal". I had heard and seen that car, but I never saw the chase scene. Well, www.madness-us-cars.com makes it possible to review the entire chase scene and you can clearly see resemblance of some scenes of J.P. Belmondo and his driving to the Bullitt chase scene, although the atmosphere and coolness is still not matched in my view. Anyway it was certainly an 80ies trial for a remake of the most famous chase scene. Ludovico thinks, it was indeed a tribute from Belmondo to Steve McQueen ..choosing a Mustang Coupé 1967 Luxury for his race. Ford France imported typically batches of cars. In 1967 they imported exactly 83 390GT with luxury options, 289 K-codes not counted to my knowledge as of now. |
 "According to this french web site the motor was a V8 289 code K, High Performance with 271 horse power. Check out the video of the chasing race there. The front of the car looks really agressive and large tyres add even more agressivity." But what we learn from this including the surviving car, is that even an though an attempt was made for a remake, neither the car nor the surviving car match the samy mystery of the original Bullitt movie car: So again, let's preserve the Bullitt history and future with that mystery. |
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Jan. 4th, 2009 Tim
U. owns this fabulous Bullitt Mustang replica, a ’67 GT only recently imported
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 More pics from this car in the European Replica section of this site. |
Dec. 31st, 2008
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We forgot about a new Franklin
Mint 1:24 diecast model 195 Dollars and this is yours. From Franklin Mint comes this new diecast model that has to compete with the Danbury scale model from now on. You'll be your own judge, which one is better. At least it won the SEMA 2008 Global Media award.  Pictures courtesy Franklin Mint |
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Dec. 17th, 2008 We said it earlier further down this page and now Mustang Monthly is just out with the Gateway Classic Mustang/Year One Tribute Bullitt. Manufactured based on a Dynacorn 67 body shell and featuring a Boss 347 engine. Received my January issue already on 17th
December (and that overseas!) and it's a nice
article on page 22. |
In my view it is rather a tribute car than a replica, whatever the difference this may make for you. The car is built for being driven hard by Chad. One could think he is ready to play the role of his father himself by now in the Remake of BULLITT with all that experience in his 01, 08 Bullitt and now 68 Tribute Mustang. Update: Mustang Monthly has the article online now: Click here |
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Dec. 14th, 2008 Ismael Leoncini is definitely a Bullitt maniac and one of us. Being from Venezuela, he had indeed a tough time in locating a suitable project car for his dream: To own a Bullitt replica and drive it like Steve around his neighbourhood. We will support Ismael in his adventure like so many before and hope he keeps us updated on his project car. More soon. |
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Dec. 11th, 2008
Many a 2008 Bullitt owner is or was disappointed about the missing extra performance package, when the car came out.Don has found an easy answer and we will have a look into this optional power package of a Saleen supercharger on a BULLITT Mustang. It served Don to find a new mate called Steve for his ride, even if only in his imagination. Time is too short to keep this website running perfectly smooth, but we try harder once and then. At least I add the engine pic already and Don's description. Maybe at a later date, we dive more into the supercharger topic.. This is a Series VI 475hp Supercharger Kit
from www.stillen.com
.It's designed for any 2005-2008, 4.6, 3V
Mustang GT to boost it to 475 hp and 420 lb of torque. It has a unique
inverse design and open bends coupled with twin screw blower assembly,
pushes air directly into the combustion chamber. The ad says, it is
compact, lightweight and highly efficient. The blower housing, assembly
and intercooler in one compact unit nestles neatly in the valley between
the heads.Maximum air flow with about than 7 lbs of boost equals less
engine stress and heat. The Saleen-SC kit includes benefits from a
specific Saleen PowerFlash performance computer, 3.875" pulley,
39lbs injectors and an improved air intake.
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26th. Novemberr 2008 BULLITT jackets licenced by Ford soon on sale They'll arrive at Jon's store by mid December. Cost is 125 dollars within the US and they are like the well-known Mach1 jackets sold on the Mach1Registry Update Dec. 9th. Jacket preorders now possible via www.stangstuff.com
Disclaimer: I have no affilition to the seller nor interest or profit in the sales, everything will be at your own risk. |
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20th. November 2008 BULLITT replica loaded in Paris for Bombay 12 Shelbys and special Mustangs incl. a Bullitt exact copy, the Tjaarda Equus and a FIA racer will be used in the 2009 movie "Road to Maharajah" Our contributor BA keeps us updated on the project. Here he enjoyed the loading of the cars heading to Bombay. |
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12th. November 2008 Will we see a 2010 Bullitt? I hope not, but the colour scheme certainly fits the car much better than its current porfolio and it will be just a matter of time, until we will see DHG Two-tens out there, be it custom made or from the aftermarket. It's an easy to do and it will let it stand out of the herd for sure. Start to think up your ideas around it.
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4th. November 2008 Gateway Classic Mustang built a Bullitt replica that is officially licenced by Chad McQueen It seems to be difficult indeed to find a peculiar car at the SEMA show. Finally Rich Truesdell sent us decent pics of it. Thanks, Rich. More of them go into our club mag first.
Mustang Monthly will have a coverstory in its January 2009 issue about the building of
this car supported by Matt Stone and based on various movie stills.
Another interesting Bullitt tribute custom car is certainly the Reenmachine project, although delayed a bit for the October period, we press thumbs that Pete can still finish his Bullitt tribute. See www.reenmachine.com for updates on his car. At least it is already sold and I think I know to whom:) |
 RESTORING THE PAST - the GCM 1968 Mustang Bullitt replica based on a Dynacorn body and featuring a 347 Boss crate engine
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4th. Novemberr 2008 CDC Flashback 002 in Bullitt fashion at the SEMA Official PR kits were sent out last week to the relevant mags. Meanwhile CDC has published them on their web as well. George Huisman is proud to show it off at the SEMA.
All photos Peter S.Linney Check our sneak preview with early birds further down this site. |
 
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31st. October 2008 BULLITT CHARGER FOUND? We all know that one of the cars got more or less destroyed in the final gas station crash. Some Mopar experts told us, this car was blue and painted black over the blue paint by the dealer, while others say, that Dodge did not offer this colour in its 68 portfolio. In fact the blue "shade" can be seen in a sideview shot on the Gouadeloupe Canyon Road. Note that the knocked of door handle reveals blue or let'say another paint underneath. We also know from Anthony Bolognas eye witness stories, that somebody sprayed the door over with black during the scenes in downtown San Francisco, most probably after the camera crash?!. He also remembers that the engine bay was black on the Charger and that it had a 440cui sticker and that it was an automatic. Some years ago we've been contacted by sb. that inspected them the day after the movie was wrapped up at the Warner Bros. studios and said both Chargers were gone to the crusher the very next day. Well, we all know that some cars did not went into the crusher, so there was always the mystery as to what happened to the second Charger that might have remained in driveable condition. Couldn't it be that somebody at the wreckers yard saved it for further use, because the damage was not too big. Means one would have to look for a Charger that shows the camera fixtures. Unfortunately there is little yet known about the VINs from the Glendale Chrysler dealer, at least nobody has done research on it as far as we know. Why? No idea. WB documents at least are said to have gone up in fire.  This BULLITT Charger certainly did not survive. It was burnt heavily and Anthony Bologna saw it at the wrecking yard later. A yard worker confirmed to him that the burnt car on top of others was used in a movie. |
40 years after the movie started in the movies,
we were
contacted by a Mopar expert in the last days claiming that is absolutely sure
that he has the surviving Charger R/T camera car. Anyway whatever the result is, we will present you his
story within the 40th. Anniversary month of BULLITT, so you can be your own
judge. Stay tuned for another unexpected Ponysite story. |
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October 24th The CAR Magazine UK
did a 'Greatest
Car in Film History' vote, and we
succeeded to to see the right cars win!
There's no way
any other car was more iconic than a car containing Steve McQueen!
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You voted for your favourite Film car - the Mustang used by
Steve McQueen in Bullitt
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October 19th, 2008 Another pic of the CDC |
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CDC Flashback BULLITT style Exclusive Preview  Based on a Dynacorn 67 Body with a 347 cui engine |
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October 17th, 2008 40 Years of BULLITT MANIA  Frank Herbert interviewed Steve McQueen back then for the SFO Chronicle (Archive Anthony Bologna)
"Forty
years ago today, history was made for movie buffs, car enthusiasts, and
those who loved Steve McQueen as a consummate American actor.
'Bullitt' made its theatrical debut in New York City.
Four decades later, many historians say the the film holds up very well in
terms of realism and street copy grittiness. For true fans of Bullitt, the
movie has never been equaled."
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Walking through my
neighborhood brings back memories of the filming of "Bullitt"
some 40 years ago. The roar of the engines from the
Mustang's 390 & Charger's 440 zooming through the streets of
San Francisco's North Beach seems so vivid in my memory and mind as if it
was happening today.
Filming on location was more relaxed then it is today, with security and safety being a huge concern. Being able to meet Steve McQueen on the set without really knowing who he was at the time was an amazing experience. The sets were so much more easily accessable then they are today, and the staging was not as it is today. My friend Greg who was wearing a blue jacket stepped out of his house onto the active set on the corner of Taylor and Filbert and immediately huged the building in fear, not knowing that they were shooting the chase scene.
Times have changed and the
simplicity of yesteryear would all be so nice to have again today,
especially the .24 cent gas prices.
Anthony Bologna
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October 11th. 2008 5 Days left to the BULLITT ANNIVERSARY THE MAHARAJAHS Road A new movie has some serious background in a worldwide network of Bullitt Enthusiasts. Tom Tjaarda, Designer best known for his Pantera and George Huisman, owner of CDC play a vital role in that project. Read more about the background here. Exclusive only here on www.ponysite.de! |
Picture: Philippe POTHON |
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October 10th. 2008 7 Days left to the BULLITT ANNIVERSARY We should not forget about the Chargers at this time of the year. Finally I could finish Sebastiens website in our Charger section. Click here for his outstanding car |
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October 7th. 2008
10 Days left to the BULLITT ANNIVERSARY While waiting for the ultimate BULLITT news, we like to keep you cool in ice with thrilling tidbits around the BULLITT movie. 
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October 4th. 2008 Countdown to the hot BULLITT period before the 40th Anniversary of BULLITT (17th. October2008 ) and the SEMA. We can yet only tease you with small bits of the
thrilling oncoming BULLITT party. |
 Here you see a 68 Mustang Bullitt replica that plays sort of a major role in the whole story of the 40th Anniversary of BULLITT and a thrilling future of things to come. |
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September 20th. Glen Kalmack from Canada proudly presents his latest project "I just finished at the end of
Aug.08. I have spent
considerable time in the details of my car inside and out, and so
far have not seen a better car than
mine. I still have a few more details to
do and I won't be putting a 390 engine in, but will be installing a
302,4 speed, 9" open rear end
next year. |
 
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A Tribute to the BULLITT
MUSTANG Being built by the Restomod shop on the base of
a Dynacorn body, only about 10% of the car are original Ford parts. |
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Preparing the
40th Anniversary of BULLITT in mid October there are numerous publications around the world that pick up the topic. Here are a few most of you will probably not find on your newspaper/magazine shelves locally. |
David Kunz 68 Bullitt replica in
the french mag NITRO. 9 pages - obviously translated from a former Motortrend Classic article by Matt Stone, but with extended picture coverage from Evan Klein makes this month issue of the Nitro magazine a collectors item for french speaking Bullitt enthusiasts and there are not a few out there... Kari Möro's Bullitt
makes the centerfold calendar page |
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