BULLITT MUSTANG

Aggressive stance

TO THE MCQUEEN fans out there, this is 

one of the most recognizable Mustangs ever built to showboat in cinemas - Torque Thrust rims, 289 Hi-Po along with that V8 rumble, the mean green paint job, and ofcourse, the 10-minute chase with a black Dodge Charger on the streets of San Francisco. This ride debuted in the 1970's only to be further immortalized by its driver.

What better way to pay tribute to this legacy than by buying a 1:18 replica of the McQueen's stallion! I purchased this baby at a toy store more than a year ago. The last among their stock, it was sort of my unicorn (as Nicolas Cage referred to another famous Mustang). I had it reserved, and I immediately came back for it the following day. Bringing it home made a kid out of me again. I took it out of the box, tinkered with it, and just stared at it for a good couple of minutes. This is the most recent addition to my growing number of collection of die-cast model cars that I have accumulated for as long as I can remember.

The cockpit from another angle

My collection has always radiated my passion for the rubber-equipped metal wagons that roar out loud when challenged along the strip. Learning from fellow enthusiasts, rebuilding a real one requires serious effort. The restoration process takes years and a big chunk of money from your wallet. So while I wait for my big break and luck of spotting a project car, I have to settle with the miniature muscle cars that I have at home.

Taking a peak at the 289 Hi-Po

Steve McQueen's modified 1968 Ford Mustang GT390