Alright, so today I’m gonna walk you through how I figured out what year Mustang was tearing up the streets in the movie Bullitt. It was a bit of a rabbit hole, but hey, that’s half the fun, right?
First things first, I started with the obvious: Google. Typed in “Bullitt movie car Mustang year” and BAM! Loads of hits. But here’s the thing, you can’t just trust everything you read on the internet, especially when it comes to cars. People get things wrong all the time.
So, I dug deeper. I started looking for actual sources, not just forum posts or random blog articles. I was hunting for car magazines, movie databases, anything that seemed legit.
I found a couple of places that mentioned it was a 1968 Mustang GT 390 Fastback. Okay, that sounded plausible. But still, gotta verify. I needed some visual confirmation, something more concrete than just text on a screen.
Next step: YouTube! I searched for “Bullitt car chase” and started watching. I paid close attention to the details of the car. The taillights, the side markers, the overall shape. I compared what I saw in the movie with pictures of 1967 and 1968 Mustangs online.
This is where it got interesting. The side markers were a key giveaway. In 1967, Mustangs didn’t have side markers. But in 1968, they did. And guess what? The Bullitt Mustang had side markers! Ding ding ding!
But I didn’t stop there. I wanted to be absolutely sure. So, I went looking for even more specific details. I read articles about the specific modifications made to the Bullitt Mustang for the movie. Things like the removal of the Mustang badges and the dark Highland Green paint job.
I even found some behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of Bullitt. These were gold! They showed the car up close, and there was no doubt in my mind anymore. It was definitely a 1968 Mustang GT 390 Fastback.
Finally, to put the nail in the coffin, I checked out some Mustang enthusiast websites and forums. These guys are hardcore. They know their Mustangs inside and out. And they all agreed: 1968. Case closed.
So, after all that digging, the answer is: the Mustang in the movie Bullitt was a 1968 Mustang GT 390 Fastback. It took some work, but it was worth it. Now I can confidently say I know my Mustangs, at least when it comes to classic movie cars!
- Started with Google search
- Verified with multiple sources (magazines, databases)
- Used YouTube to visually inspect the car
- Looked for specific details (side markers, modifications)
- Confirmed with behind-the-scenes photos
- Cross-referenced with Mustang enthusiast communities
Result
1968 Mustang GT 390 Fastback
