The Ford Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in 'Bullitt' just auctioned for $3.74 million making it the most expensive in the world

Brittany Chang

January 15, 2020 6:14 PM

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"It is the Mona Lisa of Mustangs," principal of Mecum Auctions Dana Mecum told The New York Times.

The 1968 Ford Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in the 1968 film "Bullitt" just auctioned off for $3.74 million.
It is now considered the most valuable Ford Mustang in the world, according to the auction house that sold the car, Mecum Auctions.
The Mustang auctioned off for 25% higher than its original estimate, Mecum told The New York Times .
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The 1968 Ford Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in the 1968 film "Bullitt" just auctioned off for $3.74 million, making it the most valuable Ford Mustang in the world, according to the auction house that sold the car, Mecum Auctions.

The Mustang auctioned off on January 10 at the Oceola Heritage Park arena, which was filled to its capacity during the auction as crowds packed in to catch a glimpse and take a photo of the iconic Mustang.

The vehicle was put up for auction by then-owner, Sean Kiernan, who also spoke before the fast-paced event began. Kiernan's late father, Robert, was the third person to have ever owned the car, which has been sold twice in its lifespan, both times for $3,500, according to Kiernan .

After its role in "Bullitt", the Mustang was sold to Robert Ross, a Warner Bros employee, who used it as a commuter car before selling it to Det. Frank Marranca. Marranca then sold the Mustang to Robert Kiernan.

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