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Gallery: 1968 Bullitt Mustang Resurfaces

What happened to the 559 Bullitt Mustang after that famous car chase?

IEN Staff
Jan 16, 2018

The legacy of the '559 Bullitt Mustang in photos after the car recently resurfaced (view all photos in gallery).

The car is now owned by Sean Kiernan, who started rebuilding it with his father. 

Sean Kiernan - owner of 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt.Sean Kiernan - owner of 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt.Ford

The original VIN plate.The original VIN plate.FordRobert Kiernan's New Jersey vehicle registration.Robert Kiernan's New Jersey vehicle registration.Sean Kiernan.

Sean's mom, Robbie Kiernan with family dog, Gatsby, alongside her daily driver in 1977 - the original Mustang from movie Bullitt.Sean's mom, Robbie Kiernan with family dog, Gatsby, alongside her daily driver in 1977 - the original Mustang from movie Bullitt.Sean Kiernan

Warner Brothers 1970 Certification of original Mustang movie car starring in movie Bullitt.Warner Brothers 1970 Certification of original Mustang movie car starring in movie Bullitt.Ford

Letter from Steve McQueen to Robert Kiernan.Letter from Steve McQueen to Robert Kiernan.Sean Kiernan

Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt in Sean's secret barn in Nashville.Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt in Sean's secret barn in Nashville.Ford

Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - rear lamps.Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - rear lamps.Ford

Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - replica Shelby steering wheel made by original supplier to replace the wheel Steve McQueen kept after the movie.Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - replica Shelby steering wheel made by original supplier to replace the wheel Steve McQueen kept after the movie.Ford

Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - residue from tape used in the movie with 'little pieces' written on it.Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - residue from tape used in the movie with "little pieces" written on it.Ford

Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - Warner Bros window sticker.Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - Warner Bros window sticker.Ford

Camera mounts on the original 1968 Bullitt Mustang.Camera mounts on the original 1968 Bullitt Mustang.Ford

The engine bay in the original 1968 Mustang Bullitt.The engine bay in the original 1968 Mustang Bullitt.Ford

The interior of the original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt.The interior of the original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt.Ford

The interior of the original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt.The interior of the original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt.Ford

Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - rear filler cap.Original 1968 Mustang from movie Bullitt - rear filler cap.Ford

50 years of history -- Original 1968 Bullitt Mustang and 2019 Mustang Bullitt50 years of history -- Original 1968 Bullitt Mustang and 2019 Mustang BullittFord


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