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I wish they had contacted us up front for generating
an idea and a concept, but well
somebody at Ford Europe also seems to be a Bullitt enthusiast.
That is the good thing about this and we wonder whose table that is and why
they had those two famous cars available. Will we see a DHG european (or global) 2015 Mustang? We will learn soon. The european journalists that went to the US last week got the 101 history lesson. Means they learned about what the Mustang was, when it was launched back then in 1964. A true affordable sports car with 101 HP. This is what the lesson was about... we can expect an affordable sports car again ...with the Ecoboost as the base engine. The rest is up to your and our dreams. Like the Bullitt. |
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October 25th, 2013 Bullitt Replica for sale in UK Quite often I get mails of Mustang Enthusiasts asking for Bullitt replicas being on sale. It always helps to scan the News here, but we appreciate as well sellers information coming in. For this outstanding sample with a 302 engine, pre-2008 paint job, front disc brakes and power steering you will have to pay at least 48.000 pound Sterling probably, which is not cheap indeed. You may wish to contact Silverstone Auctions for some thrill or get in touch with us for a direct contact to the owner. Here is a video |
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October 12th, 2013 In May 2013 Dodge filmed its latest Dodge Dart commercial in San Francisco for the Canadian Market. It was aired since last month to our best knowledge, but we got the story about the Making of it exclusively from Anthony Bologna. His friend 68 Charger was used - the name of the owner is - not surprisingly - Frank Panacci. They both enjoy like many others keeping "Bullitt" memories alive View the commercial first. Click on the picture. Then follow this link to the background story. |
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September 23rd, 2013 Andrew Abbey sent us long ago pictures of his project car, a Candy Apple Red Mustang Fastback with a standard red interior and a289 cui engine. Today this car has already turned into a new Bullitt Mustang with a 390 and it will feature a 5-speed. Let's count with him the days, until it can join the group. "Following this websites instructions we tried to stay as true to the film car as possible, all the way down to the Shelby steering wheel. The car has black deluxe interior, p/s, a/c, 68 AM/FM radio with satellite, 67 center console, 68 tachometer, 15in torque thrust wheels on Michelin tires, a 9in rear replaced the old 8" and a Tremec TKO600 transmission replaced the C4. The car will be completed the end of November." |
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August 2nd, 2013 Marks Bullitt replica project from down under is already close ...very close. He got a JJZ 108 real life licence plate, which indicates how close he is.... but recently also bought a valid JJZ 109 on ebay, so by now he just waits for the panel beater to finish his resto project to put it on. It may take 3 more months, but we just wanted to get this one on your radar screen. It will feature a few unusual internals, but that makes it just a personal thing. We are curious to see it finished. |
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July 29th, 2013 Danny Whitfield does exceptional artwork for all kind of Mustangs and also offers customers to personalize their Mustang wall graphics. The Bullitt artwork catched my eyes already a while ago, but I forgot about it, until I found it again in my Linkedin updates. Danny really deserves to be mentioned here and if you have a wall place left, the 75 Dollar for this print would be well spent for a discussion topic, when you have invited guests in your living room or Mustang office. A garage would be just not enough for this masterpiece. |
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July 28th, 2013 This forest green 1952 Chevrolet 3800 series truck, complete with custom aluminum camper and painted grill, was the last vehicle, Steve Mc Queen rode in. He was driven from his Santa Paula, Calif., home to the Ventura County Airport on Nov. 3, 1980, on his way to El Paso, Texas and his last cancer surgery in Juarez, Mexico.McQueen died Nov. 7, 1980. Car was on sale at MECUM, 26th. of July, 2013, but did not sell yet Read more here: |
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July 24th, 2013 |
The 45th BULLITT Anniversary T-Shirt Bullit45.com was the official mechandise provider for the 45th anniversary of the movie Bullitt in San Francisco. All proceeds from the sale of the merchandise goes to the Boys Repulic. Boys Republic is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian school and treatment community for troubled youngsters. Since its founding in 1907, it has guided more than 28,000 at-risk teenage boys and girls toward productive, fulfilling lives. You learn more about the Boys Republic on their website http://www.boysrepublic.org |
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July 21st, 2013 The X-Files of the Bullitt chase car scene We are having a look at a few remaining mysteries of the chase scene. By coincident we were just contacted by another eye witness of the filming and who gave us additional plausible descriptions as to the maintenance work on the cars on site... pointing us to a few things that require further investigation. Looking at the Guadelupe Canyon Parkway environment area, some of the hints to garages nearby pretty much make sense. Updates postponed to 2014 |
 Interesting enough ...while examining the environment we found this X-mark on the side near Brisbane. An extraterrestrian mark ...certainly not:-) But as a trivia, who marked this spot with a big X. Was it a Bullitt maniac? Was it a crimespot, an accident? If you don't believe us, it is there, check out googlemaps yourself and have another look. Source: Googlemaps |
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Steve McQueens tweed jacket up for auction Click here and again on 14th. January 2014 at Bonhams? |
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June 21st, 2013
Enthusiasts from around the US, Canada and England who have restored the iconic cars featured in the film, the Dodge Charger and the Ford Mustang, gathered at the City Hall at 11am to attend a proclamation for the BULLITT Day.
A representative of the Mayor's office presented the proclamation
commemorating the 45th anniversary of the filming of Bullitt to Chad
McQueen, the late Steve McQueen's son, and his family. A representative
of the police dept. was also in attendance. See the proclamation and Anthonys speech on
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Immediately after the event, a procession of all the restored cars travelled the
route of the famous chase scene depicted in the film, terminating in
Brisbane. This was followed by a BBQ dinner and testimonials from
all those who participated in the making of Bullitt. Since many of the
participants have already passed and others are aging, it was decided to
commemorate the 45th anniversary as opposed to the 50th. One
of the participants was Frank Panacci Sr, (89), a former San Francisco Police Officer for 31 years,who was assigned to
scout locations and control the streets during filming. He worked on
other films and TV. It was during filming on The Laughing Policeman
that Officer Panacci heard someone shouting about a murder that had just
occurred. Officer Panacci hopped on his three wheeled motorcycle, caught
up with the assailant, drew his gun and made the arrest. Ironically, Frank Panacci's son, Frank Jr. was an extra on another famous Steve McQueen film shot in San Francisco, The Towering Inferno. As a teenager, he stood in as a San Francisco Firefighter in a scene filmed at Station 38 on California Street. That was his inspiration to join the fire service and is now the Deputy Fire Chief in Daly |
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June 13th, 2013
Anthony Bologna, Frank Panacci and Don Cuicci will be raffling for the 45 Anniversary photo poster of retired San Francisco Police Officer Frank Panacci Sr. who was assigned to Steve McQueen's Solar Production during the 1968 filming of "Bullitt"
Personal letters from Steve McQueen, photographs
and articles from San Francisco
newspaper describing the filming and Officer
Panacci being on assignment on the set
All proceeds of the raffle went to the Boys Republic in Chino,Calif
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June 9th, 2013 "Black Sabbath" Bullitt for sale Well, it was meant to be for a member of the Black Sabbath rock group and for that purpose restored on a very high level. The sale did not work out finally, but the new owner will have a good story to tell. 27.000 Pound Sterling were put in the restoration, the price is not disclosed. |
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June 9th, 2013
For the 45th Anniversary on June 19th.-21th 2013 in San Francisco Glen Kalmack wanted something new in his 1968 Bullitt replica and he walked the extra miles to surprise visitors with a camera rigging. ..but the work just started there. With new pictures and more information available available end of 2014 Glen went back to work, so for 2015 we expect a new "installation" in his car. In 2013 he added the Yankee outside mirror - the new "must-have". 
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New pics have shown that the camera operator was
always in the rear,
the lighting
mounted to a dolly and the generator in the
trunk.  More pictures will appear of this set-up in 2015 on Glens replica site in our US based replica section. |
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June 1st, 2013 - updated Sept.
21st.2013 There are 3 things that Steve McQueen really liked in his life, that was cars, motorcycles and the Boys Republic school in Chino, which turned his life style around. Againt his year Chad McQueen and the school kids aside from the organisation team and many a car and motorcycle enthusiast support this event. Dave Kunz was already on site and made this video report for abc7.com with his local team. In the picture you see the awards that were made by the boys from the school. There is also a pro-bike jump show that simulates the big jump from "The Escape" plus many more show elements. Stay tuned for further updates on the great show. Click on the picture to follow what Dave has to say. Here is also Anthony Bolognas report on the Chino event. |
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May 28th, 2013
The BULLITT Anniversary Photoshooting Thanks to the Internet (which is on since April 1993 btw) many Mustang enthusiasts have learned that not only the Mustang topics, but also the Bullitt theme is truely international. Ever since the movie was shown in cinemas worldwide, there are Bullitt maniacs everywhere. We had already reported about the pair of Bullitt Mustang and a Charger replica from Christoph and Sebastien in France. On the occasion of the 45th Anniversary they did a photoshooting with Christophe from blackjake.fr for the french Big Block magazine May/June 2013, which features muscle cars of the famous era. The time was right for the Bullitt pair this month. Christophe
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April 15th, 2013 News from Anthony Bologna  Picture courtesy Jinfotografo/Flickr |
Anthony Bologna and Frank Panacci are facilitating with the City of
Brisbane to get a street named in the Town of Brisbane, Calif.
I'm sure we all know why Brisbane? This is
were the chase ends with the Charger going through the mock up fuel depot
and blows up on Guadalupe Canyon road. The location today is occupied by an
office building..
In the original script the chase goes along the
Marina Greens. The Mustang and Charger are heading up to the Golden Gate
Bridge, were the Charger was supposed to go over the side of the bridge.
The Golden Gate Bridge Authority's were not
happy with that, so it was rewritten to end on the outskirts of San Francisco.
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March 27th, 2013
It wasn't the correct DHG for this car, but David Kunz still enjoyed his ride in a 624HP 2013 Shelby GT350 at the last weeks Shelby bash. As the master of ceremonies, he held as well the speech at the banquett in the evening. Those who did not recognize him, now you know:-) As well he enjoyed the latest write-up of the Matt Stone article, that appeared on 10 pages in the new german sports car magazine GRIP. A copy is on its way to him. 
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 Wrong paint formula for a Bullitt enthusiast, but still a lot of fun. Understanding GO FURTHER now? |
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March 22nd, 2013
The 50th. Anniversary and a Bullitt Remake insight? Looked like, but then checking out their announcement website, it seems to be not only the wrong spelling, but the wrong Frank Bullet character, the wrong car in it, the wrong...well, what else can you do wrong...picture it yourself in the preview, gallery. Nothing against the producers, the plot, the whatever, it just might need another name to convince me personally. |
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March 16th, 2013 Robert Relyea - Producer of the Bullitt movie dies at the age of 82 |
Click here for an orbituary |
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March 8th. 2013
The full movie from ROADRIDER is now available on youtube in full lenth. Anthony and Frank Panacchi helped the rollerskate guys making this movie. |
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February 18th. 2013 Tony Piazza tells us more in a NBC show - but I just saw, there were rarely seen filmed action scenes in that report. So this one is worth to watch in detail. Watch it here |
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Mike Roberts from California send
us more actual pictures of his pride - 3 years sind his last contact and the
car featuring a few recent upgrades for the fun of it. Check out www.ponysite.de/bullitt_replica_US30.htm |
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Also do not miss this video with never seen Charger filming content from the 1968 shooting.
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February 13th, 2013
When Tony Piazza says, he was there in 1968, then he was there. Good that he took the time to write down his memories of the filming in San Francisco. The good thing about this book is, you can read it for just 99 US Cents, get it online and you do something good to the Chino Boys group, host for the 45th. Anniversary event on April 17th. (The Hoondog event).
Now go reading, but shop first. www.bullittpoints.com (About 30 pages memories out of 38) |
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January 12th, 2013 We have a new Bullitt replica owner on board. This 1967 version made its way from California down under to Greg Brinkley in East Australia. "My 1967 was rebuilt in Bullitt style with repaint to Highland Green, new interior and various other specs. 67/68 fastbacks are hard to come by in Australia so this one came from California and arrived in my hands early 2011. ‘BULLITT’ number plates are for show purposes, but the car is great to drive and attracts much attention. Car is an
‘A’ Code so I left the new motor at a 289 with 4 barrel but a slightly
milder cam. Power disc brakes up front and many new suspension replacement
items but all standard Mustang as the budget was getting a bit thin. Here is a link
to his car in our replica section. |
 
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Ken Block did it and I missed it
:-). It was in the January 7th, 2013 news again -on the west coast, because the "Making of" is now available online. The BULLITT 45th. Anniversary is ON! It was a matter of time, but they did it last July already. Now the MAKING OF... is available online. The full Bullitt style stunt in San Francisco in Gymkhana style. Ken Block shows how that stunt would have been set-up today with no limits of a top notch rally-stunt-car. We heard, it took a million Dollar,
slowing down the traffic several weekends early morning on the Golden Gate
bridge and in the streets, but it really still pumps our Adrenalin.
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Bullitt movie - a new picture
on the web from the HotRod Mayhem facebook page December 25th, 2012 This never seen picture caught my attention today, though it is around a few days already. One of the few pics that shows the mirror in
full details, the dings and scratches on the front, the center hub caps and
tire tread. More to follow-up for the die-hard Bullitt replica owners. |
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A Merry Christmas to all
Bullitt Enthusiasts from Sergio Costa Devoti from Italy December 24th, 2012 Sergio sent us this nice Christmas card to share with the Enthusiasts worldwide. Keep an eye out in traffic for the cops, even if you're one yourself. Donuts allowed in winter time only. And don't dring and drive!
A Happy New Year to you all as well from us. |
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Bassams Paris based
Bullitt replica added December 14th, 2012 Forgot about it some time ago, now added finally. |
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Bullitt chase review aired on French TV
TF1 December 10th, 2012 Thanks to the film team around Jean-Pierre and Christophe Gomez we got permission to upload it here for you. Thank you for the excellent cooperation. Here is the link |
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 Ben Maccabee sent us this sad note: Actor Pat Ranella who stared with Steve Mcqueen in BULLITT (He's the guy McQueen shoots down at the airport. was the main bad guy) passed away in November the 9th., 2012 Interesting fact that I found out, that Pat was born on the same date as McQueen MAR 24TH, a year before McQueen was born, now check this out McQueen passed Nov 7th and Pat passed very close to this date Nov 9th... . |
Hollywoodreporter: Pat Renella, known for roles such as a gangster killed by Steve McQueen in 1968 crime thriller Bullitt, has died. He was 83. The actor’s niece confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter on Friday that Renella passed away Nov. 9 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after a long bout with chronic illness. Over his decades long career, Chicago native Renella — with his dark-haired, dark-eyed good looks — appeared on TV shows such as Mannix, General Hospital, S.W.A.T. and McCloud, and in the 1967 teen rebellion cult classic film Riot on Sunset Strip. In Bullitt, he plays Johnny Ross, who fakes his murder to escape the mob, and is hunted down by a San Francisco police lieutenant played by lead McQueen. Renella is survived by his niece and sister. |
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The Bullitt Mirror Mystery -
Solved! By Mike Farrell December 1st, 2012 The Photo evidence:
The direct comparison leaves no doubt.... considering the wide angle photoshot (of which the background picture is a cutout)
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One of the riddles - long plaguing 1968 Bullitt
Replica Car Builders - has been the round side-view mirror mounted on the movie
car in place of the OEM mirror. But after careful examination of the few
available movie stills combined with the modern technology of DVD/Blue Ray,
and High Definition, and a lot of luck, this riddles just may have been
solved. |
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We have a new Bullitt crew member. Craig Davies from Down Under has a very special Bullitt replica. A factory 390 GT, but wait...there is much more to it. Read more. |
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Nice commercial Frank Panaccis 68 Charger used. Soon more about that adventure from Anthony Bologna |
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5Db4D3OiKI&sns=em |
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6th and 7th. August 2012
saw "Bullitt" Action with a 2013 GT and both movie car
replicas in the streets of SFO. A TV show called Automoto produced a 4-5 minutes movie for the french TF1 broadcast. |
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Friends of Steve McQueen Show
by Anthony Bologna
At Saturday's car
show competition and judging, I don't think that I've ever seen so many
"Highland Green" Mustangs in one place, at one time!. Whether
the year was 1968 (for the originals), or 2001 on up (for the
Bullitt Mustang Recreations), you couldn't have crammed too many more of those
'Pony Muscle Cars' on the grass display field. And when all of the
judging was completed, Frank's Charger took First Place for the "Bad
Guy's Car." Anthony had to accept the trophy (custom made by the
young men in the Boy's Republics Wood Shop....a true "one-of-a-kind"
award!), because Frank had to fly home and cheer-on his son Frankie to a high
school championship baseball win at the Oakland Coliseum.+
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This year, we were lucky enough to spend some real quality time with Chad McQueen during both the dinner and car show. In fact, his room was just down the hall from ours at the hotel. Prior to this past weekend, we never actually knew what caused Chad's obvious physical injuries, but had only heard rumors. Chad explained, that he constantly suffers from pain as a result of the injuries that he received from a high-speed wreck that he was involved in during racing competition six years go. Apparently, he hit a wall at 170 mph, severely mangled his leg, crushed his chest, collarbone, neck and had vision impairment along with other impact injuries. He now uses a cane to assist his walking . Since we first met him two years go, at the 30th Anniversary of his Father's passing, it was apparent that his auto racing injuries have really taken a toll on Chad's body, but they haven't dampened his drive, spirit or commitment to the goals and success of the Boy's Republic.
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Friday night dinner, Frank's 68' Charger was staged on top of a specially
angled and fabric draped platform (surrounded by potted rose bushes!), that
was all part of the unique dinner table arrangement with center pieces of
Cable Cars and a 1968 Highland Green Mustang going over the hills in
Fisherman's Wharf 's guest seating area. The event organizers provided
a showcase so that we could display Frank's Father's unique photos of Steve
McQueen and other cast members. Also, Frank's Dad's San Francisco
Police Motor-Officer helmet and badge and other personal memorabilia were
shown. Additionally, the large Bullitt "behind the scenes" collage that Deb originally put together for Frank (with rare copies of his Dad's personal photos and letters) was digitally re-copied, enhanced photographed and framed. Three copies of it were auctioned off on Friday Night. We were thrilled, beyond belief, since each copy sold for $2,000 and raised a total of $6,000 for the Boy's Republic. Since we had only brought one framed copy with us, and we sold two more (that we didn't bring with us), Chad McQueen was gracious enough to agree to sign all three copies of the artwork prior to their final framing. Now, to bring an end to this "Reader's Digest" version, we were privileged to be a part of the Boy's Republic's fund raising program. One other lucky thing happened to our San Francisco North Beach Gang, we hooked-up with Glen Kalmack, who drove his 1968 mustang all the way down from Vancouver, Canada, to attend the event. When Chad McQueen took a picture with Glen and later signed his hat and sun visor, I thought that he (Glen) was going to 'pass-out'!! It was really uncanny how well Glen fit in with the 4 of us, just like he'd been hanging around the "old neighborhood" 
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everyone involved with the Friends of Steve McQueen Fundraiser were
"tip-top," and couldn't do enough to make all the dinner and show
participants feel "special." So, from the "Northern
California Italian Contingent," please accept our sincerest
appreciation for the time, work and caring that you put into every aspect of
this show. We were proud to play a small part in its overall success .
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Recreating the most famous
chase scene for the Alcatraz series
created a lot of attention and fun in the streets of San Francisco.
Anthony Bologna was again there and joined the team as close a possible, also met Sarah Jones on site. She is the main actor. Anthony sent us some short movies of the actual filming. A very thrilling adventure, Anthony has a good
story with it to share with you. Click
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 The stunt drivers created a scale model scene to discuss the filming first. Rails indicate also the SFO cable car way. Blue Mustang on right and Charger in front.  Sarah Jones took time off to be pictured with author Anthony for our "Bullitt" web-site |
Sergio Costa Devoti from The Mustang Club of Italy invidted all
Mustangers in Europe to their meeting
on June 2nd/3rd 2012 in Milano Maritima. These pictures were taken at the recent Verona meeting of the italian club. |
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Don DeHart brought this TCM comercial to my attention and it is a very nice clip for the OSCAR movies with a blend of most famous Oscar movies. Of course a sequence of Bullitt is in. TCM12th
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November 1st, 2011 Arnold and Carol sent exclusive pics of the Bullitt survivor Charger at the SEMA. Visit the Optima Batteries Booth to learn more abbout this outstanding beauty. See further down for the full scope of his restoration or click here for more pics from the booth. |
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October 30th,2011
Arnold Welch likes deadlines (30th. of October) and he really worked around the clock to make it. ...to be at the SEMA 2011on the Optima Batteries booth with the Top 5 best known Chargers. So watch out for it. The "surviving Bullitt
movie Charger" as Arnold claims it. Nail him for the proofs on site.
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How to surprise a BULLITT
MANIAC
Question: How does a True Bullitt Enthusiast from the United Kingdom celebrate her 60th Birthday? Answer: Return to Southern California, and take a cruise in her favorite 68 Mustang Fastback on the Pacific Coast Highway!
Last Spring, Teresa Peacock wished to return to
Southern California in order to celebrate a personal milestone, her 60th.
After meeting "T" as she likes to be called, at last year's
Tribute Event to Steve McQueen and Bullitt, my wife Dianne and I offered her
a place to stay at our home in Redondo Beach.
Hesitant at first, T pulled the trigger, and
booked her trip for the last week of September into the first week of
October.
Little did T know, a major surprise was now set
into motion involving her two daughters Kelly and Tracy, and her sister
Sharon.
As the Summer passed, the girls planned to make
T's 60th Birthday a day to remember.
The
Plan: To fly themselves to California without T's
knowledge, and surprise her by showing up at my home in Redondo Beach
unannounced.
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 Teresa and the Mustang at Woody's Diner located in Sunset Beach, California  Kelly, Teresa, Sharon, and Tracy
The
Result: Arriving on September 28th, I picked T up at LAX,
and drove her to my home. Unbeknownst to T, her girls would arrive just 28
hours later.
The next evening T was enjoying a home cooked
meal, talking to my wife when suddenly Kelly, Tracy, and Sharon walked
through my front door. Classic!!!!!!!!
Completely shocked by their presence, T and her
family would enjoy the rest of their holiday, and T's 60th birthday
together.
All as a result of Ponysite.de, our
passion for Steve, Bullitt, and the 68 Mustang!
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September 21st, 2011, updated
October 17th, 2011
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Arnold Welch and his "survivor" Charger
joins a special display at the SEMA! We had been contacted by somebody earlier this year, if Arnold would be interested and yes, he was and is. Now he is being in a hurry to finish it in time for the all-time-big Charger show. High 5. Or to be more exact - the 5 best known (surviving) Chargers will appear together in one big show display at a sponsor very soon. 
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September 20th, 2011
Fred Nolan owns a special Bullitt replica. A real 390 S-code plus many more similarities to the real 2 cars used in the movie. See his car and description here. |
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September 15th, 2011 Glen Kalmack did it again... he is a regular show participant meanwhile. This shot got into our news from him of the Luxury Car Show at Vandusen Garden in Vancouver/BC. "There were a lot of real nice high end
super cars and classics as well. Mine was for display only at this fashion
show with a Steve McQueen theme. Had a real nice time. Filming with the new TV
series Alcatraz has been going pretty good.My car has been used alot the first episode
of my car will be out later this month.
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August 18th.
BULLITT Tribute Mustang to win at Watkins Glen on Dec. 3rd. Final call for buying tickets online The video alone is worth to see, but wait you can still win this one. 2500 raffle tickets are sold and the 390 cui equipped 1967 stang might be yours. Tickets from 60 Dollar and you need to be present at Watkins Glen on December 3rd, 2011!. |
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August 13th. THEN AND NOW series The Coffee Cantata details  |
The city sleuth of San Francisco
deserves credit, when he digged this story out with a blog reader about the
jazz band playing for Lt. Bullitt and Cathy back then in 1968. It is an interesting read about how Steve McQueen influenced the movie making in many details. Read here
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August 10th., 2011 Sebastien from France updated us about his rim and tire changes of his Charger, so it looks way more original than before. He also sent along a link to a youtube movie of his car idling. For all of us to enjoy! |
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June 15th, 2011
Another pair of Bullitt replicas! Christoph Meyers 1968 Bullitt replica and Sebastiens 68 Charger met in June in France at an event and they meanwhile repeat their rendez-vous more often.. Christoph's Bullitt Mustang features a 347 Stroker. It was restored about 6 years ago and came from Michigan. More in the related european Bullitt replica sections. Sebastiens Charger, who bought his original 440 powered Charger in 2008 is in fact an original Chrysler France export car from 1968. |
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June 10th, 2011 Sergio Costa Devoti from Italy joins our Bullitt Maniac community in finishing his 1968 replica. His final touch was the licence plate from Carl Genatassio on this car, a must have for any 67/68 DHG Mustang owner... at least. Finally added July 28th |
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June 7th, 2011 The Friends of Steve McQueen Show in Chino/California featured a very thrilling display  Read the full story here |
 "I visited this last weekends Friends of Steve McQueen Event. My Bullitt was the display car along with the Charger from Picture Cars. It was a great event, double the size from last year. I got to spend some time with my dear friend Chad McQueen. Couple a words about Chad. In my book and I'm sure in a lot of other people's books Chad is considered an one of a kind, a true genuine person, who has endless love towards his Dad - The Great late Steve McQueen. He carries the Legend with honours and lots of love to the people. Chad is an Icon - a man's man and I am proud to be his friend. G-d bless him and his family." Much obliged, Ben Maccabee |
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May 19th, 2011
James Lawrence Garner aka Larry from Arkansas is our latest Bullitt family member. His Bullitt replica has a very low stance, since the front is lowered by 2". Larry likes to drive fast, but since the car starts to wander at about 100mph, he is thinking of some improvements to participate in real track races. We'll add more information soon. |
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May 4th, 2011
The official Music Video "FUN"
from Sharam I
Anousheh is finally officially out, featuring
the Frank Panacci Charger and Mustangs Plus Tribute 68 Mustang. |
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April 24th, 2011 Bullitt Maniacs stick to their icons for a long time. It was a pleasure getting a mail from Bernard Decoene from Belgium - one of our meanwhile 58 worldwide Bullitt replica owners- whose car I spotted at a Mustang Meeting about a dozen years ago or so. This licence plate of course sticks to your memories easily. It is good to know this car is still around and even looks better today. Thanks to Bernard for sending us a short update on his 67 Fastback with a 302 claiming it has real 520 RWHP on a dyno. Who dares to challenge him for a race? Remembering the sound from back then, I think you're gonna loose. Here is the original replica entry |
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April 5th, 2011 The first private owner of the new series of McQueen tribute cars from Gateway Classic Mustangs contacted us and hopefully will provide us soon with pics of his first coming out in San Francisco at the famous spots. Mike D. is proud about his new Bullitt car - being a Bullitt maniac for a number of years already. Having already a Bullitt 2008, he researched all the streets to drive in SFO for a total recall of McQueens ride of the century. |
For 135.000 Dollar, this tour really deserves to be the ultimate driving experience. We hope he returns safe to be able to give us some insight, how that lifetime experience felt. 
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March 24th, 2011
The music video that was filmed with Ron and Dave Bramletts Mustangs Plus Tribute car and Frank Panaccis Charger is finally out. Driver Matt in the Charger made a good Bill Hickmann in Franks car and the Mustangs Plus tribute car was again in the center spot. But who will remember the name of the lady?  Watch the video here |
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  The actual scenes in the movie, when Lt. Frank Bullitt bought his meals. |
Glen Kalmack keeps us busy for good with his
cloned movie memorabilia. THE BULLITT TV DINNER SET  We would not be the Unexpected Ponysite, if we don't make room for the UNEXPECTED BULLITT stuff. This is Glens latest creation for his show display, a almost NOS looking TV dinner set, that Lt. Bullitt bought at the shop across his house. See the screenshots on the right or review the movie for the original scenes in the movie. The set looks exactly like the original and Frank bought also onions. The correct paper bag goes with this set. Some may think Glen needs a therapy, but wait until you see his mannequin, he just prepares. Now you are getting curious, are you? |
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Performance
World Car Show in
Toronto
March 11th - 13th was the place for
this outstanding sample of an original 1968 390GT Bullitt replica. "It WAS featured among the newer Bullitt Mustangs 2002 and 2008." tells us Mike Roberts from Canada. "The car was built in San Jose January 1968 (a couple of weeks later)than the WB cars. VIN : 8R02S134808, it is a 4 spd 390 4v with AM radio. The car lived its life in Montana and was 'rust free'. It was completely stripped down and restored. Instruments redone and recalibrated. AM radio rebuilt. Engine, radiator, carb were all redone. More on Mike Roberts Bullitt here |
courtesy Mike Robert/photo Sean Scott Images |
A new Music Video was filmed on the
22nd. of February. Matt drove the Charger of Frank Panacci in the scenes. Mustangs Plus brought their Tribute Mustang over to the locations and they all had fun. Stay tuned for some more insight. A video can be found here . Stay tuned for more from Anthony Bologna. |
 
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February 5th. 2011
"Drive Angry" isn't typically a good attitude, but there may be a reason. Nicolas Cage and Amber Heard are starring in a new movie. Unfortunately they did not put a Mustang in this movie, but our Bullitt Charger friends may get something out of it, even though Nicolas Cage maybe not everybodies supertough hero actor. 
Check out the trailer here |
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