Vehicle Description
Ford has already resurrected the legendary Mustang Bullitt Edition
a couple times in the modern era, both in 2001 and in 2008, and
even though those limited-edition cars were pretty great, they
always seemed a bit lacking when compared to the original 1968
Bullitt GT390 Mustang. Now that may have been by design - the point
is to honor the legend, not overshadow it - but with the
introduction of the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt GT it's pretty clear
that Ford is done playing it safe with this limited-edition
creation. With a 5.0L Coyote V8 tuned up to 480HP, a quick-shifting
6-speed gearbox, a Level 1 Performance Pack, and aesthetics pulled
straight from McQueen's 1968 GT390, it's a perfect representation
of modern Mustang muscle - several notches above the impressive
Mustang GT and only a shade more conservative than the expensive
and ultra-violent GT350. This gently used, 1-owner car has only
2699 miles on the clock - meaning it's probably never chased a
black Charger down a winding road - and is a 100% stock,
collector-grade stunner that will keep rising in value through the
years.
It's been 50 years since Steve McQueen chased a Dodge Charger full
of bad guys through the streets of San Francisco, but the recipe
has remained largely the same: big power, great handling,
compulsory Dark Highland Green paint, Bullitt badges, and
restrained yet aggressive styling that transforms the Mustang GT
into a sleeper that everyone knows is still a PROBLEM. Based on a
well-equipped 6th generation Mustang GT with a bump in horsepower
and a Level 1 Performance Pack, the buying public quickly realized
that even with all that movie nostalgia aside, the 2019 Bullitt is
a veritable "sweet-spot" in the performance Mustang lineup. A huge
step-up from a stocker GT and way cheaper than Shelby's GT350/500
variants, it's managed to fill a similar niche that McQueen's car
nestled into in 1968, right down to the car's dark green paint and
conservative styling. Thanks to the miracle of two-stage urethane
paint, it has a dazzling shine without losing the deep color that
made McQueen's car the ultimate sleeper. The Bullitt eschews flash
and standard Mustang items like a hood scoop and rear wing, just to
add authenticity, allowing the blacked-out front grilles, chin
spoiler, ground effects, and blacked-out tailpanel out back do all
the talking. You'll note that there are no badges or other
indicators on it, and the only real identifier is a faux gas
cap/badge in the center of the rear tailpanel (something not seen
in the original Bullitt), and even that is special just for these
cars. The 1968 original used chrome bumpers, but since there's not
a lot of chrome on a modern Mustang, they substituted a bright trim
ring around the de-equined grille opening along with shiny
brightwork surrounding the side windows, which mimic the spirit, if
not the exact look of the original. And yes, with so few miles it's
in excellent shape, showing only very minor imperfections picked up
in the last 2700 miles - most of which could be remedied with a
buff-and-wax.
The blacked-out interior got a few upgrades over the standard GT
fare as well, most notably the sculpted Ebony Recaro leather seats
punctuated with dark green stitching, and the cabin is as
beautifully preserved as the exterior. It's not an exact facsimile
of the '60s icon, but there are Bullitt design cues everywhere that
remind you that this is no ordinary Mustang. There were no
engine-turned panels in Frank Bullitt's car, but they give the dash
in this one a period-perfect look and brighten up the otherwise
blacked-out interior. Same goes for all those flashy bright A/C
vents, knobs, and switches, along with the cue-ball knob topped
shifter that's largely reminiscent of a Woodward-special Hurst
unit, all of which help place the car in-period without actually
going back in time. Okay, so the big Bullitt badge on the horn ring
and serialized Bullitt plaque above the glove compartment are a bit
more ostentatious than anything Stevie 'Stang would've put up with,
but in a car with a pushbutton starter, digital gauges, and pretty
much every option under the sun, they kind of go with the territory
of the times. Entertainment comes via a booming Shaker stereo
system and the Microsoft Sync touchscreen is the car's modern
command center, featuring everything from a back-up camera to
navigation.
Ford gave the Bullitt a few extra horsepower, too, bumped up by 20
to a total 480HP at a 7K redline, all planted to the road via the
Mustang Performance Pack 1 upgrade. Performance is lively courtesy
of GT350 intake, a larger throttle body, and an open airbox that
sucks in cold air in giant gulps. The standard-for-the-Bullitt
adjustable exhaust system can be hushed down in quiet mode, or
ratcheted up in Sport+ or Track modes, meaning it's entirely
possible to replicate the legendary sounds of that famous Filbert
Street chase scene. This hot GT is plenty stout and prowls the
streets with some swagger, and despite being insanely easy to
modify, this one remains 100% stock under the hood, including the
Bullitt-branded strut-tower brace that stiffens the body just
right. A 6-speed manual transmission is the gearbox of choice to
most closely replicate McQueen's 4-speed and it's a joy to run
through the gears. In back, there's a Torsen-style 3.55
limited-slip rear end that allows it to launch hard off the line
but thanks to a deep overdrive gear, it cruises easily on the
highway without getting tiresome. The suspension is the desirable
magne-ride damping system, massive Brembos provide excellent
stopping power, and blacked-out alloys shod with Michelin Pilot
Sport radials finish the look perfectly and are incredibly
sticky.
We have a digital copy of the original window sticker, inquiry for
additional info. If you missed your chance when the Bullitt was the
hottest Mustang you could buy, here it is again, arguably in its
finest form. Call now!
