At present’s Good Worth or No Cube Mustang gained’t flip you into Steve McQueen or Jacqueline Bisset, nevertheless it ought to be a fairly enjoyable time on the present nonetheless. Let’s see if it’s well worth the worth of admission.
Solely 25 lightyears away, Vega is the brightest star within the constellation Lyra. Its identify derives from an Arabic phrase—wāqi’—that means “falling,” making it the proper descriptor for what occurred to the 1977 Chevy Vega wagon we checked out final Friday. Whereas that automotive appeared in fairly fine condition for its age and repute, it couldn’t overcome a basic lack of up to date desirability at its $7,500 worth. With these points, our Vega fell in a 78 % No Cube loss.
At present is Labor Day in the united statesA. and Canada, which implies it’s time for one final BBQ, adopted by the ceremonial closeting of all of the white footwear. Oh, who am I kidding? Custom be damned; you realize we’re all going to maintain rocking these clunky white NBs!
One other seasonal custom is the seemingly annual introduction of a particular version Mustang that pays homage to one of many mannequin’s earlier iterations. It might be a brand new California Particular, BOSS 302, or snakes-alive, a King Cobra.
One particular Mustang that appears to have endurance is the Bullitt, named for the Highland Inexperienced GT pushed by Steve McQueen’s Frank Bullitt character within the 1968 film of the identical identify. Ford has returned to the nicely 3 times through the years for particular “Bullitt” editions of the Mustang, beginning with the 2001 S95, adopted by the 2008-2009 S197, and most just lately with the 2019 S550.
This 2009 Ford Mustang Bullitt hails from that second spherical of film icon fealty and, with this era’s exactingly retro styling, is maybe probably the most direct a descendent of McQueen’s authentic automotive.
Beginning with a Mustang GT, Ford specified two coloration choices for the Bullitt—the unique Highland Inexperienced and black, just like the Charger its predecessor chased within the film. To that base, Ford’s designers and engineers de-badged the automotive, added argent-painted 18-inch Euroflange alloys, and fitted it with a 4.6-liter SOHC V8 that, at 315 horsepower, offers 15 extra ponies than a inventory GT.
These horses get routed via a Tremec TR-3650 five-speed guide, whereas a Ford racing strut tower brace retains the entrance finish from getting too wobbly. The brace additionally offers distinguished placement for the serial manufacturing plaque. In whole, solely 635 Highland Inexperienced Bullitts have been bought in 2009.
Based on the advert, this one might nonetheless be residing in 2009 as the vendor brags that it “Runs and drives like new.” That’s regardless of having 130,355 miles beneath its belt and being sufficiently old to get its learner’s allow.
It definitely seems the half within the footage. The paint is respectable, and the wheels seem un-curbed. The leather-based and vinyl upholstery within the cabin appears to have held up nicely, too, proper all the way down to the steering wheel wrap.
This era of Mustangs was criticized for its cheap-looking inside supplies, and this one is not any totally different. Nonetheless, the engine-turned sprint and bright-metal shift ball liven issues up a very good bit. So far as consolation and comfort go, the automotive has A/C, cruise management, energy home windows, and locks—the usual stuff.
The one actual points come up beneath the hood, and the one extent there may be that it’s a bit dusty and in want of a element. That Ford Racing chilly air consumption is factory-correct, by the best way.
The vendor says the whole lot is authentic, all the way down to the Ford manufacturing facility stereo, and the whole lot works because it ought to. The title is clear, and the asking worth is $10,499.
What’s your tackle this Bullitt and that $10,499 price ticket? Does that get you eager about discovering some Chargers to chase? Or does that worth imply this vendor is capturing blanks?
You resolve!
Charlotte, North Carolina, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
H/T to Don R. for the hookup!
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