This was a night to be long remembered!
I was the last to arrive late, with my VIP actor Pat Rennella AKA Jonny Ross,the villain chased and shot by Lt Bullitt. Initially, I was a little tweaked with my driving assignment, since I would be picking up my VIP from his residence and arriving late (missing all the grand entrance events). Furthermore at the last minute, I was instructed there would be a delay in pick-up time, since Mr Rennella's niece would be accompanying him. Due to traffic issues, the trip to the McQueen tribute took longer than expected. This proved to be a blessing, allowing time for conversations with my guest VIP. Mr Rennella is a very warm and charming gentleman, putting me at complete ease. Upon leaving his residence, he remarked that my 08 Bullitt sounded like the original movie Bullitt car! On the arrival and return trips, he made numerous compliments about the Bullitt. He reminiscenced about his experiences and impressions about Steve McQueen and the making of the movie Bullitt. What a honor to hear firsthand personal details about this!
We arrived and parked right in front of the theater in a coned off lane on Sunset Blvd. After seeing Mr Rennella escorted by event organizers, I headed off to the restroom prior to seating. Duties completed, a well dressed distinguished gentleman asked me for directions to the stage entrance. I immediately recognized him as the actor Robert Vaughn,AKA Chalmers! Although I missed sitting with the other Bullittheads, any inconveniences I felt were more than made up by these other awesome experiences. IMBOC sure has opened up many doors..
Sorry I have so few pics to share. Most were poor quality due to the tricky light conditions and Hollywood atmosphere.
3 pics, #1:left to right Pat's niece, "Jonny Ross", my sister. #2: My #2086 end of the line, #3: Jacqueline Bisset, much better looking than my poor pic.
looking for other SoCal Bullitthead reports and pics, signing off from Hollywoodland...
I was the last to arrive late, with my VIP actor Pat Rennella AKA Jonny Ross,the villain chased and shot by Lt Bullitt. Initially, I was a little tweaked with my driving assignment, since I would be picking up my VIP from his residence and arriving late (missing all the grand entrance events). Furthermore at the last minute, I was instructed there would be a delay in pick-up time, since Mr Rennella's niece would be accompanying him. Due to traffic issues, the trip to the McQueen tribute took longer than expected. This proved to be a blessing, allowing time for conversations with my guest VIP. Mr Rennella is a very warm and charming gentleman, putting me at complete ease. Upon leaving his residence, he remarked that my 08 Bullitt sounded like the original movie Bullitt car! On the arrival and return trips, he made numerous compliments about the Bullitt. He reminiscenced about his experiences and impressions about Steve McQueen and the making of the movie Bullitt. What a honor to hear firsthand personal details about this!
We arrived and parked right in front of the theater in a coned off lane on Sunset Blvd. After seeing Mr Rennella escorted by event organizers, I headed off to the restroom prior to seating. Duties completed, a well dressed distinguished gentleman asked me for directions to the stage entrance. I immediately recognized him as the actor Robert Vaughn,AKA Chalmers! Although I missed sitting with the other Bullittheads, any inconveniences I felt were more than made up by these other awesome experiences. IMBOC sure has opened up many doors..
Sorry I have so few pics to share. Most were poor quality due to the tricky light conditions and Hollywood atmosphere.
3 pics, #1:left to right Pat's niece, "Jonny Ross", my sister. #2: My #2086 end of the line, #3: Jacqueline Bisset, much better looking than my poor pic.
looking for other SoCal Bullitthead reports and pics, signing off from Hollywoodland...
