Ever wondered what becomes of a legend? The original 1968 Ford Mustang GT, famously known as the "Bullitt" Mustang, driven by Steve McQueen in the iconic film of the same name, achieved a staggering $3.4 million at a Mecum auction, forever etching its name as the most valuable Mustang ever sold. The Mecum auction took place in Kissimmee, Florida.

The sale, finalized on January 10, 2020, at 2:39 PM EST, wasn't just a transaction; it was a cultural moment. Bidding soared past $3 million in the opening minute, reflecting the immense historical and cinematic significance of this particular vehicle. While the hammer price was $3.4 million, the final cost to the buyer, including fees and commissions, amounted to $3.74 million. This heroic car driven by Steve McQueen was sold at Mecum Auctions for US$3.74 million, solidifying its place as the most expensive Mustang in the world.

Attribute	Details
Car Name	1968 Ford Mustang GT "Bullitt"
Driver	Steve McQueen
Auction Price	$3.4 million (Hammer Price), $3.74 million (with fees)
Auction Location	Mecum Auction, Kissimmee, Florida
Auction Date	January 10, 2020
Previous Owner	Kiernan Family (owned for over 40 years)
Significance	Most expensive Mustang ever sold, Starred in the 1968 film "Bullitt"
Key Feature	Highland Green color, featured in famous San Francisco chase scene
Reference Link	Mecum Auctions Official Website

For over four decades, the Bullitt Mustang was under the care of the Kiernan family, before its momentous sale at the auction in 2020. The Mustang Fastback GT, a symbol of raw power and cinematic history, originally carried a price tag of just $3,500. The original Bullitt Mustang went across the Mecum auction block for a staggering price at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.

Robert Kiernan, the father, proved remarkably steadfast when, in 1977, Steve McQueen himself approached him with a personal request to purchase the car. Kiernan declined, preserving the car's legacy for future generations. Roberts wife commuted in Bullitt to her teaching job (they were living in New Jersey at the time) but the couple moved it to the garage when the clutch went out in 1980, with 65,000 miles on the clock.

Steve McQueen's masterful driving of this 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback in the movie "Bullitt" revolutionized action filmmaking. The heart-pounding San Francisco chase scene, featuring the Highland Green Ford Mustang, is etched in the memory of film enthusiasts. In 1968 Steve McQueen tore up the twisty, undulating streets of San Francisco in a highland green ford mustang. It was part of an epic car chase with a dodge charger for the film. The chase in "Bullitt" extended for over 10 minutes, becoming the most memorable part of the film.

The identity of the Bullitt Mustang's new owner remains a closely guarded secret. However, the seller of the Bullitt Mustang has confirmed that its new owner will keep the car in its current condition, respecting its historical significance and preserving its authenticity. The new owner paid $3.4 million to have it.

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The original Bullitt Mustang was finally listed for auction on January 10, 2020. The original Bullitt Mustang just sold for a record $3.4 million at auction it's now the most valuable Mustang on the planet.

But what about the other Mustang used in the film? I was browsing Autotrader.ca today, dreaming about having enough money to get a Mustang listed on there, and I found a 2020 Bullitt with 26k kilometers (16155 miles) for 57k CAD so around 42k USD (tax and licensing included in the price).