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Description
2008 Ford Mustang GT "Bullitt"
Super rare and
very collectible "Bullit" edition, No. 2980 finished in classic Highland Green
with uprated 4.6 litre V8 and manual 'box from long term local enthusiast
ownership
Declared new at first registration in
the UK on June 1st 2008, with SVA/IVA certificate issued on
17th June 2008, this really rather rare and striking Limited Edition
Fifth-Gen S197 Ford Mustang Bullitt is No. 2980 of just 4346 built to
commemorate the 40th anniversary of the famous Mustang driven by
Steve McQueen in the 1968 cult-classic film Bullitt and is based on the 2008
Mustang GT.
Finished in classic Highland Green
just like the original 390 fastback Mustang in the film, the car sits on its
original dark Argent Grey 18-inch cast-aluminium wheels with matching brake
callipers and larger 3.5inch exhaust tips pop out the back. We also note deletion of the Pony embled
off the grill, just like the original car.
Under the bonnet, we find the familiar 4.6-litre SOHC V8 engine
found in the GT, but here, we find a cold air intake, improved engine
calibration with higher rev limit and revised exhaust system (designed to mimic
the noise of the movie car) which help the car develop 315bhp and 441NM of
torque (15bhp more than the ‘stock’ 4.6 GT and 7NM more torque) which drive the
rear wheels via five-speed Tremec manual transmission.
The suspension is also lower and firmer than the stock GT variant,
with an under bonnet strut brace fitted with various Bullitt specific parts
Serialised which all adds to the allure and appeal.
Inside the comfortable cabin, we find black leather interior with
part electric adjustment, Bullitt aluminium gear-knob, air conditioning, heated
rear screen, traction control, changeable ambient lighting, electric windows,
electric mirrors and aftermarket Pioneer radio/CD player with Bluetooth.
The
car shows 83,580 miles and has been with our local, enthusiast owner since July
2011 since when he has enjoyed the car on a daily basis through the summer
months, including numerous European trips.
The car has been fitted with Euro-spec rear lights with the originals
included in a box in the boot.
The history file
is ample, including the V5C revealing two former keepers, the first the importer
and the second who kept the car from July 2008 until our vendor bought the
car. We also find the owner’s pack
with service book recording some 14 stamps, the last in August 2022 by a local
independent specialist at 82,923 miles to include full service and MOT plus new pads,
discs, gearbox oil change and spark plugs at a cost of
£1,164.
The history file also includes the
current MOT valid until August 2023 with no advisories recorded, 10 old MOTs and
a wad of supporting invoices for parts and routine
maintenance.
Ready to be enjoyed and fitted
with a Thatcham approved Clifford alarm with two fobs in addition to the factory
Ford system. As a final appeal, the
cherished plate depicting a 1968 ‘F’ reg is also included in the sale. A much loved and cherished Limited
Edition example, these Bullitt versions rarely come to market so get bidding and
tuck this piece of automotive history away or use it as intended like our
vendor.
For more information contact - [email protected]
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