The first American car chosen by +Jalopnik for its future classics series is the…
I couldn't agree more. Out of all the Mustangs I've spent time with, the 2008 Bullitt is my personal favorite. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/07/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-ford-mustang-bullitt/
I always liked a more understated look in my Mustangs which is why I opted for the '91 5.0LX when I bought my first one way back in 1990. I never cared much for extra wings and spoilers, and I loved the black 5-spoke wheels on the Bullitt. I drove GT500 a couple of weeks after the Bullitt despite the extra 200 hp, I preferred the nimble feel of the lighter machine.
Why The Ford Mustang Bullitt Is The Next Great Future Classic
We have yet to feature an American car on Future Classics, and that is an oversight I plan to correct today. And I will do so in the most American way possible — with a V8-powered Ford Mustang that takes its name from a Steve McQueen movie famous for a car chase.
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