What was the other car in the Bullitt chase scene?

Two Mustangs and two Dodge Chargers were used for the famous chase scene. Both Mustangs were owned by the Ford Motor Company and part of a promotional loan agreement with Warner Brothers. The cars were modified for the high-speed chase by veteran auto racer Max Balchowsky.

Did Steve McQueen do the car chase in Bullitt?

(Reuters) – The 1968 Ford Mustang GT that Steve McQueen drove in the classic car chase from the movie “Bullitt, one of the most famed cars from American cinema, sold for $3.4 million at auction in Florida on Friday, Mecum Auctions said.

Who was the passenger in the Charger in Bullitt?

Genge is most famous for his role as the shotgun toting gray-haired mob hitman ‘Mike’ in the 1968 film Bullitt (his character is the passenger in the black 1968 Dodge Charger during the famous car chase that goes out of control and causes his death and the driver’s).

What happened to the black Charger from the movie Bullitt?

This Charger was featured in the February 2009 issue of Mopar Collector’s Guide, was displayed at the 2011 SEMA and helped recreate the iconic Bullitt chase at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed (minus the San Francisco inclines, obviously). The Dodge Charger is currently listed as part of Chrome Cars’ inventory.

Did Steve McQueen do all his own stunts in Bullitt?

McQueen was an avid motorcycle and race car enthusiast. When he had the opportunity to drive in a movie, he performed many of his own stunts, including some of the car chases in Bullitt and the motorcycle chase in The Great Escape.

What happened to the 1968 Dodge Charger in Bullitt?

The blue Charger was said to be used for the gas station crash scene. During production the Charger completely missed the gas station and you can see it in the film as it tumbles into a cloud of dust behind the station as McQueen drives past it on the highway.

Where is the chase scene in Bullitt?

San Francisco
While driving his Ford Mustang, Bullitt becomes aware he is being followed by a Dodge Charger driven by the two hitmen. An extended chase ensues through the streets of San Francisco to Brisbane where the Dodge crashes off the road, killing its occupants in a fiery explosion.

Who is the woman in Bullitt?

Jacqueline Bisset
And while Jacqueline Bisset is grateful for her experiences making Bullitt, she doesn’t find her character, Bullitt’s (Steve McQueen) girlfriend Cathy, particularly relevant to the plot.