I’m too young to remember when Steve McQueen’s Bullitt came to the big screen. But I’ve seen that movie so many times that it feels like a part of me. I watch the entire movie, but the real reason I watch is the car chase scene. I think that’s why a lot of people watch it. Any time you look at a list of the greatest movie car chases ever, this film is always among the top three if it’s not in the number one spot.

The chase scene involves the 1968 Mustang GT, one of the most popular Ford vehicles ever made. It’s an icon in American culture. When tough guy Steve McQueen raced it though the up-and-down streets of San Francisco trying to chase down the bad guys, he cemented its status even more. His was a dark green model (Dark Highland Green, to be exact) and all eyes watch every move that car makes during the seven-minute chase scene. Some may even have the sound of the shifting gears burned into their minds’ ears as the two cars speed along the open road.

In 2001, the Ford Motor Company offered fans a limited edition model that closely resembled the Mustang in Bullitt. These special limited edition vehicles had many of the same details as the movie car, and fans flocked to their local dealers to place an order for one of these cars.

Now, Ford is doing it again.

Tomorrow, we’ll discuss some of the details of what you can expect from the new Bullitt Mustang so you can decide if you want one.