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1967 Ford Mustang Fastback “Bullitt” Tribute

(Historics Auctioneers, The Summer Serenade)

The 1967 Ford Mustang Bullitt tribute pays homage to the iconic fastback driven by Steve McQueen in the 1968 film Bullitt. Built to capture the essence of the original movie car, this tribute features Highland Green paint, minimal badging, and a blacked-out grille for a clean, aggressive look. Under the hood, many builds boast powerful V8s—often 390-cubic-inch engines—paired with a four-speed manual for an authentic driving experience. Inside, the simplicity continues with classic Mustang styling and subtle performance upgrades. A Bullitt tribute isn’t just a car, it’s a celebration of cinematic and automotive history, blending style, sound, and legacy into one. This modern classic is an authentic tribute to the car made famous by Steve McQueen in the film ‘Bullitt’. Manufactured in 1967, this powerful looking Mustang was registered in the UK in 2013. We are informed that this head-turning car is fun to drive. Both the distinctive roar from the 4.7 litre engine and the tactile nature of the six-speed manual gearbox underlines the fact that this is a car built for those who cherish a unique driving experience.

Estimate: $74,000-$87,000 (adjusted for exchange rate)

Prediction: It’s hard to argue that at least from a cinematic standpoint, the Ford Mustang reigns supreme. Depending on what generation you’re from, you may have feel differently, but maybe outside of Burt Reynolds fire chicken or Memphis’ Eleanor, (and probably eventually Brian’s Bayside Blue R34) there’s no more iconic movie car than Steve McQueen’s ’68 Mustang Fastback from Bullitt. There’s still a coolness that resonates off of this car and it likely remains unmatched by any of the previously mentioned. When built to the right degree, these tributes sell for big money too. Real deal 390 cars or highly tuned resto mods frequently trade hands for six figures. Although, this car isn’t necessarily on the same level there, it is interesting and almost assuredly appealing due to the fact that it’s located in the UK. American cars that we may consider to be a little bit substandard here tend to do pretty well there and it’s for the same reason that the Aston Martin and Jaguar markets are different here versus there. At the end of the day, it’s still about supply and demand and that could push the car a little further than I think it would go if it was located elsewhere. Additionally, how cool would it be to prowl the streets of London on a Saturday night in this thing? In the words of Ferrari salesman “Roger” from that Nic Cage flick, “doors would open, velvet ropes would part and champagne would fall from the heavens….”. I think the ownership experience here, will be worth the price of admission for somebody and I suspect it hits low estimate or somewhere in the general area.

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24K-Mile 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider

(Bring-a-Trailer, Online)

This 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider has 24k miles following a registration history in Louisiana, Florida, California, and Montana. It was specified in Verde Scuro over beige Connolly leather and powered by a 3.4-liter DOHC V8 linked with a dogleg five-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. Features include a black convertible soft top, 18″ five-spoke alloy wheels, a gated shifter, air conditioning, an Alpine CD stereo, and power windows. A timing belt service was said to have been performed in preparation for the sale, and additional maintenance included a fluids service and replacing the tires, battery, and air filters. This 348 was purchased by the seller in November 2023, and it is now offered in California with the owner’s manual, service records dating from 2009, a car cover, a tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Montana title in the seller’s name.

Estimate: Not Provided

Prediction: I have to tell you, these cars have really, really grown on me recently. They’ve always been ridiculously fun to drive (certainly not the fastest, but dare I say the most fun Ferrari to drive of the era?), but there was always something about the styling and the interior that I could never really connect with. I think that time has now passed and the cars have really started coming into their own as classics though. Of course, these things do have their Gremlins for sure. However, you avoid a lot of that stuff by getting a later example and that’s what this one is. Additionally, the color combination seen here is absolutely stunning. Although, I’m not sure off the top of my head exactly how many were produced like this, it cannot be many (probably less than you can count on one hand), so it’s likely very rare too. All the services that you would want performed, have been performed, all the sticky buttons are handled, it’s photographed well with a good (LONG) driving video, etc, this car looks like a winner to me. Although definitely not as cheap as they were, I think these are still a bargain. At least for now – and they definitely aren’t going to stay like this. Either way, I would expect this one sells towards the top of the range and should easily hit between $80k and $100k.

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25-Years-Owned Modified 1966 Honda S90

(Bring-a-Trailer, Online)

This 1966 Honda S90 was acquired as a project circa 2000 and subsequently modified and refurbished with a powder-coated black frame and silver-fenders, a replacement air-cooled 89cc four-stroke single paired with a four-speed manual transmission, a custom fuel tank, a mini clubman handlebar, switchgear, 18″ rims and stainless-steel spokes, a reverse megaphone exhaust system, Charlie’s Place electronic ignition, and more. Additional equipment includes a two-up seat, a kick starter, a heel/toe shifter, a 6-volt lithium battery, chrome fuel tank panels, and a center stand. This S90 is now offered at no reserve with a helmet, goggles, an owner’s manual, a microfiche parts list, a spare tank badge, keys, and a clean Minnesota title in the seller’s name.

Estimate: No Reserve – Not Provided

Prediction: This is a cool little bike with tasteful modifications and interesting upgrades. I think you’d be hard-pressed to find somebody that would not like these modifications, but they’re still modifications and you still run the risk of alienating purists when you do them. Essentially, what you’re doing is asking somebody else to pay for your dream and sometimes there’s consequences there. This said, I really like this thing. It’s beautiful and the colors are great. I’d be pretty surprised if this becomes a driver for somebody and it’s more likely something that’s going to sit in an office or be garage art or something along those lines and it would probably be a good candidate for that. Still though, it’s not perfectly restored and I think this probably qualifies closer to good condition than fair. I would bet that this is probably a $2,300 to $2,800 motorcycle.

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Ex-George Foreman 2000 BMW Z8

(Bring-a-Trailer, Online)

NO SALE at $225,000

(UPDATE: This car has SOLD Postsale for $295,000)

Description: This 2000 BMW Z8 was purchased new by boxer George Foreman and was stored in his garage when a fire broke out there in April 2023. The seller purchased the car the following December and spent over $30k in subsequent recommissioning work. It is one of a reported 37 examples finished in Topaz Blue Metallic over Creme and Black Nappa leather upholstery, and power is provided by a 4.9-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a color-matched removable hardtop, a black soft top, 18” split-spoke wheels, xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable sport seats, a six-disc CD changer, a Harman Kardon sound system, navigation, and air conditioning. This Z8 has 4,900 miles and is now offered in Florida with owner’s manuals, a tool kit, service records, a hardtop stand, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

Estimate: Not Provided

How We Did: A few weeks back, somebody sent in an email asking why one particular auction company (whos specific brand is not worth mentioning, as basically all of them do this) seemed to send out so many emails featuring so many collections. I think this car provides some insight into why the word “collection” remains so frequently used and so powerful in marketing across this hobby. Let’s kind of look at where this car is today versus where it was a few years ago when it ran as part of the complete Foreman collection via Hagerty, wherein it sold for $251K:

1. Tens of thousands of dollars have been invested in improving the condition of the car and fixing the minor issues that resulted from the fire that occurred nearby.

2. A major motion picture featuring the famous former owner of the car was released.

3. The famous former owner of the vehicle passed away (which as we all know, almost always makes everything connected with that person shoot up in value).

4. The market for early 2000s supercars has arguably improved over the last 2 years (or at minimum remained flat).

Another thing I think that’s worth considering here is that (no offense to Hagerty Marketplace), Bring-a-Trailer is a much more established, busier, higher volume and all-around better platform. There’s no way to deny that when it comes to online auctions, they are the industry leader. By all intents and purposes, this should pretty clearly indicate at least the same if not a better result. So, what’s different?  I think the difference here breaks down to the attention that the collection initially received when it all ran together two years ago. Hagerty did their due diligence, lined up all their public relations and marketing soldiers in a row and sent them out, armed for battle. I remember when this collection was revealed, it was everywhere instantly and people pay attention when there’s dozens of cars from a celebrity or somebody notable that hit the market all at once. Not saying that this was the world’s best kept secret here (this and other outlets for sure took notice), but as a standalone offering, I wonder if it got lost in the mix a little bit and I think the results here speak to that. To be perfectly honest, I think the seller did everything right and conditions to sell a car like this should be more favorable than they were, but never underestimate the power of a collection. Obviously, the major auction houses never do….

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