NVC alert! �Watch the end of the chase very closely. �They used the tow-and-release method to aim the Charger at the gas pumps and it actually missed by inches, explosion notwithstanding. I was in USAF basic training with a guy who claimed that his dad had bought that Mustang.

There's an interesting Samba thread on Vanagons on TV and in movies.

Stephen

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 From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 6:26 AM
Subject: Re: VW Parts Pricing-Now VW's In Old Movies
 

But did you watch closely? There were probably only 2 or 3 old VW's as they shot each scene (of the now famous car chase) from every angle they possibly could to make it seem longer. I recall the same VW Beetle being passed at least 3, maybe 4 times. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> At 8/9/2013 04:41 PM, raceingcajun wrote:
> >
> >AND A SIDE NOTE: As I write this "Bullet" is being shown on
> >TCM............I just love watching all the Volkswagens on the
> >streets of
> >San Francisco in 1968. Ah a simpler time for sure! One day, I'm going
> >to dig
> >out the old VCR and make a list of all the VW's I see. Well maybe the
> >Grand kids will any way! :>)
> >
> >HAVE A BETTER ONE!
> >
> >Howard
> http://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/Bullitt/339017?strkid=1730823704_0_0&strackid=2e37c248bcfece3f_0_srl&trkid=222336
> know anyone with netflix? You won't have to try & find the VCR to
> watch Bullitt ....
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com