This vehicle is for sale by Silverstone Auctions at the Footman James NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham on Saturday 17th November 2012. Viewing is available on Friday 16th November, or on the morning of the sale day. Tickets should be purchased in advance through Silverstone Auctions, or the show organisers. Please call Will Smith on +44 7809 430 111 or +44 1926 691 141 for further details.

Registration: NDB52E

Chassis Number: 7T02A146296

Engine Number: TBA

Number of cylinders: 8

CC: 6300

Year of Manufacture: 1967

Estimate (£): 35,000 - 40,000

This specific car is an original A-Code, four-speed manual fastback Mustang that has been built to the exact specification of Steve McQueen's Mustang from the iconic film 'Bullitt'. It was built at Ford's Metuchen factory in New Jersey in 1967 and has recently been the subject of a full bare metal restoration in 2008 in the USA. This entailed the removal and replacement of any damaged or rusty body panels, new chrome and bright work, new deluxe interior, new carpet and seat covers and a rare overhead console with integrated map lights. As per the original 'Bullitt' Mustang, the bodywork was finished in the correct Highland Green Metallic paint supplied by Dupont and a blacked-out grille with tail light details were fitted. American Torque Thrust wheels, 7in fronts and 8½ in rears, with white lettered BF Goodrich tyres complete the true 'Bullitt' look.

Mechanically, the car was fully rebuilt into an extremely powerful machine. The original 289 V8 was discarded in favour of the correct 390 big block. At the time of restoration, the engine was rebored, the crankshaft reground, new pistons and bearings fitted and all reciprocating parts fully balanced. The rebuild included the fitment of full CNC-machined Edelbrock aluminium heads, new timing chains, new stage 2 Crower camshaft and tappets, Edelbrock dual plane aluminium manifold and an Eldelbrock 750 CFM carburettor. In addition, an electronic billet distributor and ignition box were also fitted. In order to handle such power, an 11in performance clutch assembly with fully rebuilt four-speed, top-loader gearbox and an overhauled 9in rear axle were fitted. Stopping performance has also been uprated in the form of a front and rear disc brake package by Wilwood.

Following the completion of the restoration in 2008, the car was imported to the UK by a renowned collector in December of that year. More recently, the car has been maintained with no expense spared. In 2011, the engine was rebuilt by American engine experts Steve Warrior Motor Sport. For specific details on the rebuild, please feel free to contact Steve Warrior for further details.

A large history file details import paperwork confirming EU taxes are paid, an original certificate of title from the state of Pennsylvania and an MoT test certificate until June 2013. This outstanding Mustang sounds absolutely incredible and offers its new owner an iconic muscle-car motoring experience, at a fraction of the build cost. Steve McQueen would most definitely approve!