In pop culture, the fastback became Steve McQueen's pursuing car in the great car chase sequence in the 1968 movie 'Bullitt." Wise says that Mustang still exists and was recently sold, but that he had no idea the new owner's identity.
The Wises thought of selling their classic car not long ago. "But it fell through due to capital gains taxes," according to Tom. The present plan is to allow the car to eventually go to the family estate with their four children not liable for capital gains, he said.
As summer approaches with its convertible weather, neighbors who wave at the Wises as they motor past will likely get their version of horsing around.
During the long stretch when Tom Wise worked to restore the car. he had it outfitted with an auxiliary horn. Now, when the Wises press a button, a horse-like "whinnying" sound comes forth from the car's innards, reminding people the so-called "pony car" despite is age is still ready to ride.
--RoadDog
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