First Production 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Heading to Auction
If you want to own the first production Ford Mustang Bullitt, you better act quickly.
Ford and the Steve McQueen estate are auctioning the first new Ford Mustang Bullitt with VIN 001 to benefit Chino Hills, California-based Boys Republic, a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian school and treatment community for troubled teens. McQueen himself graduated from Boys Republic in 1946 before becoming a successful actor and starring in Bullitt. The special car will cross the auction block at 2:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Eastern at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale.
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Ford says that 100 percent of the 2019 Mustang Bullitt auction proceeds will be provided to Boys Republic.
Making its debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show earlier this week, the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt features a 5.0-liter V8 engine with 475 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, along with a top speed of 163 mph.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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