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Originally Posted by Brian 162
I read or saw in the behind the scenes that the gas station was special effects. The city would not allow an explosion within the city limits.
Still a great movie. I hope they don't do a re-make of it.
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I did a Google search & I found this from a Dec 1998 Motor Trend article. I don't think this is where I read it (I rarely read MT), but the story is the same one I recall.
http://www.classicmustang.com/bullitt_Motor_Trend.htm
"For the final crash and explosion, a dummy gas station was constructed. Lofton set up a tow-and-release stunt in which the Charger was hitched to the Mustang. Balchowski dialed in as much front suspension caster as possible to keep the Charger in line as Lofton drove the Mustang, towing the Charger alongside. When the time was right, Lofton pulled a cable release and the Charger was sent into the station while explosives were set off. The Charger went behind the gas pumps but the special effects team ignited the charges anyway."