35k-Mile 2008 Ford Mustang BULLITT Five-Speed

Description

One would be hard-pressed to find a list of the best car chase scenes in film that doesn’t include the high-speed pursuit from 1968’s "Bullitt," with most placing it firmly at the top. Paying homage to the iconic Highland Green Metallic 1968 390 Fastback driven by Steve McQueen through the streets of San Francisco, Ford partnered with Warner Brothers to bring a special Bullitt variant of its GT to Ford showrooms in 2008. Unlike the 2001 SN95 variant of the Mustang Bullitt, the retro styling of the fifth-generation Mustang GT had much more in common with the original 1968 Fastback. Other design elements tying it back to the legendary movie car included its lack of badging, scoops, and spoilers, with just a subtle circular badge on the rear panel identifying it as a Ford Bullitt.

More than just an appearance package, Ford Racing was tapped to equip a host of upgrades including 15 additional horsepower from the 4.6-liter V8, stiffer shocks, springs, and a strut tower brace, and a true dual-exhaust system specifically tuned to evoke the burble of Detective Frank Bullitt’s own 1968 Mustang. Only 5,808 of the Mustang BULLITTs were produced in 2008, each with its own VIN-specific serial number on a plaque affixed to the car's strut tower brace, making them highly collectible today.

Highlights  

• Showing 34,840 miles at the time of listing 

• BULLITT number 788 

• Finished in Highland Green Metallic Clearcoat  

• 4.6-liter V8 rated at 315 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque  

• Five-speed manual transmission  

• Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack (cold-air induction system)  

• Lowered ride height  

• Sport-tuned suspension  

• Ford Racing strut tower-to-tower brace – for greater tortional/lateral stiffness – with exclusive BULLITT/Ford Racing serialization label  

• 3.73:1 limited-slip rear axle  

• Unique Performance Friction Carbon Metallic front brake pads  

• Upgrades made by the consignor include: 

  • American Muscle Deep Dish Bullitt Gloss Black Wheel; 18x9 and 18x10 with Sumitomo HTRZ tires 

  • Ford FR500 mufflers; the consignor notes the sound of the tuned exhaust is exceptional 

  • New OEM windshield in July 2024 

  • Ford Racing springs 

  • Hitachi/Tokico fully adjustable dampers 

  • Camber plates 

  • Sequential tail lights 

  • Kenwood eXcelon head unit touch screen with Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto 

• The consignor notes the car was serviced in preparation for the sale with and oil & filter change, rear differential oil and seal change 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• BULLITT Package (54B) standard features included when new:  

  • High-performance calibration, modified hoodliner and open-element air filter  

  • Black-mesh upper grille with satin-aluminum accent strip; no fog lamps or Pony badge  

  • Exclusive BULLITT gun-sight graphic on decklid’s faux gas cap; no rear spoiler  

  • Unique 3.5-inch packed, stainless steel dual exhaust tips  

  • Exclusive 18-inch Euroflange BULLITT cast aluminum wheels with Dark Argent satin finish and a bright-machined lip  

  • Dark Argent brake calipers  

  • Dark Charcoal interior with upgraded leather-wrapped steering wheel that includes BULLITT badge  

  • Leather-trimmed, bolstered Charcoal Black sport seats  

  • Unique hand-machined aluminum-swirl IP (Gunmetal engine-turn pattern)  

  • Satin-aluminum accents, including air vent and gauge bezels, door handles, BULLITT logo sill plates, custom-made ball shifter and race-inspired pedal covers  

  • Exclusive gun-sight logo on speedometer and tachometer  

  • MyColor instrument cluster illumination  

• Ford Mustang GT Deluxe standard features:  

  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Traction Control  

  • Air conditioning

  • AM/FM audio system with single-CD player and four speakers (160-watt)  

  • Six-way power driver seat with power lumbar  

  • Power four-wheel disc brakes  

  • Power rack-and-pinion steering  

  • Coil-over-strut front suspension  

  • Coil-spring three-link, solid-axle rear suspension  

  • Personal Safety System  

  • 50/50 split-folding rear seat (coupe only)  

  • Carpeted front floor mats 

  • Tilt steering wheel 

  • Cruise control  

  • Full center console with armrest and storage 

  • Power door locks and windows with one-touch-up/-down feature 

  • Remote keyless illuminated entry 

  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System 

• Additionally optioned with: 

  • Rear spoiler delete 

  • Active anti-theft system 

  • Wheel locking kit 

  • Sirius satellite radio (six month service) 

  • HID headlamps 

  • Weather floor mats 

  • Ambient lighting 

Known Imperfections 

• The driver seat bolster shows some wear 

• The passenger seat backrest has a light scratch about 8 inches long 

• Some stone chips on fenders and hood 

• Light scratches on rear right panel, above passenger door handle, on rear bumper cover from object unloaded 

• Scuff mark (½ inch) on trunk lid above antenna (from XM magnetic antenna) undercarriage tank protection and front lower lip 

• Underside of hood small patches of paint missing (inner panel only) 

Included 

• Copy of the original window sticker 

• Owner’s manuals 

• Service paperwork 

• Spare parts including the original SHAKER 500 headunit (non-functional), springs, dampers, taillights, mufflers, and four original wheels with BFGoodrich g-Force T/A tires 

• Tire pump / air compressor 

• Two keys with remotes 

Ownership History

Produced January 2008, this 2008 Ford Mustang BULLITT (number 788) was originally sold in Connecticut. The car was acquired by the consignor at 3,480 miles on 23 July 2010, later selling to a friend at 11,802 miles on 27 February 2013. In January 2020 at 30,455 miles the consignor (the second and fourth owner) reacquired the car and it is now offered with 34,840 miles on the odometer with a recent service in preparation for the sale.