Ken Block recreates the magic Bullitt
Back in 1968 Steve McQueen trashed the streets of San Francisco in a green Mustang GT390 in the movie Bullitt. Now, rally and stunt ace Ken Block has taken the concept to a whole new level
Forty-four years ago, 10 minutes of film captured the imagination of a generation. 'Frank Bullitt', a Ford Mustang and a Dodge Charger were collectively immortalised on the streets of San Francisco. And now Ken Block has paid homage to those big screen heroes. With a twist.
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