Classic car auctions are very common in the Anglo world, here not so much because, apparently, is frowned upon that people know how much you paid for the car. And one of the important upcoming auctions of the year will be held at Silverstone on 17 May.
As always, that the auction house can get a good commission, the cars go to auction must be important and striking. At the same time, the car salesman, if you see that the level of these cars is high, also want to include your own. In that sense, Silverstone Auctions has his first car and importance: the Ford Mustang used in the movie Bullitt.
Bullitt, a classic film with Steve McQueen, has one of the most iconic and exciting chases in the history of cinema. His influence is such that it has inspired many filmmakers today. Ford uses the pull and every generation has its limited edition Ford Mustang Bullitt.
In the film we used two Ford Mustang S 390, both with identical serial numbers (VIN) correlative. One of the two Mustangs was so shattered after one of the jumps lucera arranged for on camera, but scrapped after the film. The second unit, is said to be the Mustang that McQueen broke the left corner in pursuit, is in the hands of a private collector for decades and does not plan to sell. In an article in Mustang Enthusiast , tells the story of the car and gives the chassis number (VIN 8R02S125559).
Yet the Mustang that goes on sale Silverstone Auctions is not that, but a model of the same year by chance your own specifications mimas commissioned with the two cars Bullitt producer. Still, the Mustang that goes on sale (VIN 8T02S184878) and equipped with the 6.5-liter V8 is an enviable piece for any fan of the film or the Mustang.
