Before bidders get a chance at owning it, it will be at the Charlotte AutoFair.
It
is one of the most well-recognized American cars, turned collector car
around. Before it exchanges hands at the Mecum auction, it can be seen
in North Carolina at the AutoFair in Charlotte at the Charlotte Motor
Speedway. The car will be accompanied by it longtime owner, Sean
Kiernan.
This is no ordinary 1968 Mustang. It was made famous in the classic film Bullitt when it was driven by Steven McQueen. The Highland Green Fastback is the real deal, and is not a replica or tribute car - it’s the movie car that was driven recklessly through the hectic streets of San Francisco.
The
one joining the AutoFair is one of just two that were using in the
movie to fill the role of the leading cars, and it was named after the
main character Lt. Frank Bullitt, the character played by Steve McQueen.
It was used in many scenes in the movie, and the famous car chase that
the movie is most cited for.
After filming, the car was sold to a
private buyers and thought to be lost until it was unveiled for the 50th
Anniversary of the film last year. It is in its original condition and
has several unique features to distinguish it as being the movie car.
All eyes will be on the car when it heads to Mecum, as it will likely be the most iconic car to cross the auction block
in 2020. This will go down at the Kissimmee 2020 auction will take
place from Thursday, January 2, 2020 through Sunday, January 12, 2020 at
Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. Estimates for the final
bid put it at $3 million to $5 million.
The car has been making
the circuit of major car shows nationwide ahead of its highly
anticipated stop at Mecum. Fans in the area of Charlotte can see Bullitt
at the Charlotte AutoFair Oct. 17-19. For AutoFair details, visit charlotte-autofair.com.
