At the moment’s Good Worth or No Cube Mustang gained’t flip you into Steve McQueen or Jacqueline Bisset, but it surely needs to be a reasonably enjoyable time on the present nonetheless. Let’s see if it’s definitely worth the value of admission.
Solely 25 lightyears away, Vega is the brightest star within the constellation Lyra. Its identify derives from an Arabic phrase—wāqi’—which means “falling,” making it the right descriptor for what occurred to the 1977 Chevy Vega wagon we checked out final Friday. Whereas that automobile appeared in fairly good condition for its age and popularity, it couldn’t overcome a basic lack of up to date desirability at its $7,500 value. With these points, our Vega fell in a 78 p.c No Cube loss.
At the moment is Labor Day in the usA. 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 thrice over time for particular “Bullitt” editions of the Mustang, beginning with the 2001 S95, adopted by the 2008-2009 S197, and most not too long ago 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 probably probably the most direct a descendent of McQueen’s authentic automobile.
Beginning with a Mustang GT, Ford specified two shade 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 automobile, added argent-painted 18-inch Euroflange alloys, and fitted it with a 4.6-liter SOHC V8 that, at 315 horsepower, supplies 15 extra ponies than a inventory GT.
These horses get routed by means of 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 supplies distinguished placement for the serial manufacturing plaque. In whole, solely 635 Highland Inexperienced Bullitts had been bought in 2009.
In line with the advert, this one may nonetheless be residing in 2009 as the vendor brags that it “Runs and drives like new.” That’s regardless of having 130,355 miles below its belt and being sufficiently old to get its learner’s allow.
It definitely seems to be 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 great bit. So far as consolation and comfort go, the automobile has A/C, cruise management, energy home windows, and locks—the usual stuff.
The one actual points come up below the hood, and the one extent there’s that it’s a bit dusty and in want of a element. That Ford Racing chilly air consumption is factory-correct, by the way in which.
The vendor says every part is authentic, all the way down to the Ford manufacturing unit stereo, and every part works because it ought to. The title is clear, and the asking value is $10,499.
What’s your tackle this Bullitt and that $10,499 price ticket? Does that get you serious about discovering some Chargers to chase? Or does that value 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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