Words: NZ Autocar

A Kiwi is now the proud new owner of a limited-edition Dark Highland Green Mustang Bullitt six-speed manual, after Ford NZ put the ex-press vehicle up for auction on Trade Me. Following some spirited bidding, they won the GT Fastback auction for $95,100, of which $29,400 went to Variety, a children’s charity that the company has sponsored for almost three decades.

Only 51 of the Bullitt Mustangs came to New Zealand, and this particular example was the first to arrive here. The model was released in 2018 to mark the 50th year since the 1968 movie starring Steve McQueen was first screened.

Ford New Zealand’s MD, Simon Rutherford said “We’re delighted that the sale of this exciting piece of motoring history has resulted in a healthy contribution to assisting the exceptional work Variety does. He added “It’s great to see the Bullitt going into the care of a devoted Mustang fan… and we’re thrilled to have been able to help make that happen.” He also acknowledged the contribution of Trade Me which had supported the auction, waiving its regular listing fees and providing promotional assistance.



Variety Chief Executive Lorraine Taylor says the children’s charity was grateful for the ongoing assistance provided through its relationship with Ford NZ.

Read our Bullitt review here.