All work was performed by gateway classic mustang, a recognized leader in mustang performance and restoration. Eleanor, the 1967 shelby mustang gt500 from the film gone in sixty seconds widely recognised as one of hollywoods most iconic film cars of the 21st century is for sale in the uk. This pony has been with the same collector for the past 15 years, has been joyfully driven and gently broken in, and has finally come to market. Why the 2020 shelby gt500 is the alltime ultimate mustang. Mar 10, 2016 eleanor, the 1967 shelby mustang gt500 from the film gone in sixty seconds widely recognised as one of hollywoods most iconic film cars of the 21st century is for sale in the uk. The mustang shelby gt500 is all new for 2020, reviving a nameplate originally introduced in 1967 and last used from 20 to 2014. Piaa centre driving lights piaa projector fog lights extreme white. Nov 10, 2017 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. This car was completed rebuilt in texas with no expense paid restoration.
Shelby mustang gt500 eleanor is the movie car brits love to. Apr 27, 2016 the original eleanor wasnt even a shelby. Jun 17, 2019 get up close with one of the onscreen 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 movie cars from gone in 60 seconds and learn how to spot a real eleanor from a fake. Eleanor is a customized 1971 ford mustang sportsroof redressed as 1973 that features in independent filmmaker h. Filmfamous, faux 1967 gt500 is one of three surviving authentic movie. The ford mustang is one of the most eyecatching models of the american car company ford. There were two 1971 mustangs used in the 1974 film, and one used in the remake, in 2000. The shelby eleanor up for sale at scottsdale is an original car used in the street scenes of gone in 60 seconds. Cars movie is correspondingly optically aligned on the shelby gt500, but eleanor was completely his own style.
The eleanor mustang is of course the star car in the movie gone in 60 seconds, wheeled by nicholas cages character randall memphis raines. The new auto toy store is proud to present this beautiful 1967 ford mustang gt 500 eleanor. Gt500cr,outward appearance trade dress of the 1960s shelby gt500 vehicles,are registered trademarks andor intellectual property of carroll shelby and carroll. In order to understand what a beast shelby gt500 eleanor, it is necessary to understand the simple fact that neither the shelby gt500e and it was. Eleanor 2000 film 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 eleanor. S550 mustang gets a 1967 eleanor shelby gt500 body. Ford mustang shelby gt500 for sale dupont registry. A beloved classic for the ford brand, the 2019 ford mustang shelby gt500 for sale is expected to be the most strapping mustang model to date.
Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. For those of you unfamiliar with eleanor, its the name given to the 1973 ford mustang in the 1974 film gone in 60 seconds by filmmaker h. From the introduction in 1964 to the present day, the design of the ford mustang makes many hearts beat faster. Shelby eleanor ford mustang eleanor ford mustang shelby gt500 1967 mustang ford shelby gone in 60 seconds carroll shelby go to movies original movie one of the original 1967 mustang shelby gt500 eleanor that starred in. Eleanor is the only ford mustang in history to receive star title credit in a movie. Eleanor had nothing to do with or even shelby gt500 shelby. The history of eleanor eleanor originated in the 1974 film. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is a forgettable car. Aug 08, 2019 if youre a brit, chances are your favorite movie car to drive is the shelby mustang gt500, also known as eleanor. The shelby mustang is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 to 1968, and from 1969 to 1970 by ford. Functional eleanor side fuel filler with movie correct mk 3 fuel cap. However, not all that easy as it may seem at first sight.
During the original movie, a ford mustang mach1 was used. The 2020 shelby gt500 is the bestperforming mustang to ever exit. Presented in movieused condition with minor touch ups. The 1967 gt500 is famous worldwide for its appearance in the 2000 action movie remake of gone in 60 seconds. History of the eleanor gt500 mustang sutton bespoke.
The shelby gt500 1967 was the first model built in the shelby gt500 range. This is the real 1967 ford mustang eleanor 1 of 3 hero cars driven by nicholas cage in gone in 60 seconds. Fans of the touchstone pictures 2000 remake of the 1974 cult movie gone in 60. Original movie car up for sale see more the internets largest ford mustang forum for all generations of ford mustangs, from classic mustangs to late model mustangs. May 11, 2014 one of the original 1967 mustang shelby gt500 eleanor that starred in. The new 2000 gone in 60 seconds film, produced by jerry bruckheimer, features nicolas cage as master auto thief randall memphis raines. Or perhaps its the 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 eleanor, which must be the coolest muscle car of the new millennium. This was no ordinary mustang, however, as the car in question was. Eleanor is powered by a 351 ford motorsport crate v8. For the movie, cinema vehicle services built three fully functioning cars to be used in the driving scenes and a bunch of other partially complete examples for. In 1995, denice halicki licensed the rights of the 1974 film to disney for a remake of the same name. It comes with a certificate of authenticity from cinema vehicle services, signed by the companys president. Its based on the 1967 mustang fastback and is equipped with a 428cu 7.
Mustang eleanor the mustang eleanor gt500 cj pony parts. Own a brandnew eleanor mustang from gone in 60 seconds for. You can buy an officiallylicensed nicholas cage version. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1967 shelby gt500 classics for sale near you.
Why the eleanor shelby gt500 is such an iconic car thrillist. A th eleanor, based on a real 67 shelby gt500 was prepared by cinema vehicle services for producer jerry bruckheimer, but that car did not appear in the film. Akin to shelbys gt350, the gt500 came equipped with shelby flair such as the highbeam lamps mounted in the middle of the grille, hood pins, and air scoops on the front quarter panels and the cpillars. You probably know that eleanor was the gt500 hero cars name in gone in sixty seconds, but thats not. Gregory moine in order to understand what a beast shelby gt500 eleanor, it is necessary to understand the simple fact that neither the shelby gt500e and it was under this name very often appears as a car in the movie gone in 60 seconds initially is not the brainchild of shelby autos. Ever since the movie gone in 60 seconds we have been very active in the pepper grey gt500 eleanor so named after the remake in 2000 starring nicholas cage. In fact, before the 2000 movie, the shelby gt500 was never referred to as eleanor. Gone in 60 seconds 2000 all eleanor pursuit scenes edited. More than 25 years later, eleanor was reimagined as a striking, dupont pepper grey 1967 mustang fastback depicted as a shelby gt500 with a 351 cubic inch, 400horsepowerproducing engine. Ford that is to say, it takes about 10 seconds of driving it on a racetrack to nearly forget youre in a mustang. Get up close with one of the onscreen 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 movie cars from gone in 60 seconds and learn how to spot a real. Shelby gt500 emblems adorn the fenders, dash and tail light panel with shelby style hood pins. There are many ways that nic cages version of the shelby is worse than the original.
Jan 14, 2019 1967 shelby gt500 1967 shelby gt500 shelby then settled on stuffing a 428cubicinch ford interceptor v8 under the hognose hood scoop. Eleanor 1967 ford mustang gt500 when the touchstone pictures 2000 remake of the 1974 cult movie gone in 60 seconds was released in 2000, nobody could have predicted that out of an allstar cast of actors and actresses, including nicholas cage and angelina jolie, that the real star of the movie would be eleanor, the 1967 ford. Featured in all movie poster and promotional efforts. Eleanor mustang shelby gt 500 driven by nicolas cage in. Gone in 60 seconds 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 eleanor. Jan 09, 2019 the shelby eleanor up for sale at scottsdale is an original car used in the street scenes of gone in 60 seconds. Get up close with one of the onscreen 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 movie cars from gone in 60 seconds and learn how to spot a real eleanor from a fake. Jan 31, 2015 eleanor 2000 film 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 eleanor. Possibly the most famous is the 1967 shelby mustang gt500 fastback that.
Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1968 shelby gt500 classics for sale near you. Walk around the real 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500. This was completely surreal for me because since i was a kid, i have seen the movie plenty of times and idolized the film and the car. A detailed account legitimate are very relevant carroll shelby in 2010. In the original movie, the eleanor mustang was a medium yellow gold customized 1971 fastback depicted as a 1973 pony car. Cinema vehicle services of hollywood california custom built and supplied cars for this movie. With a robust engine, muscular lines, lavish interior and top speeds of over 200 mph, the shelby. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. The designer john najjar was a big fan of the fighter plane p51 mustang hence the name. Completed by shelby july 7, 1967 and shipped september 28, 196. The shelby gt500 well known as the main car of 2000 gone in 60 seconds movie, which starring nicolas cage and angelina jolie as well.
Very few cars achieve infamyby namethrough a movie title. The only true shelby gt500 in the movie was given to nicolas cages character by giovanni ribisis character at the end of the movie. Ford mustang fastback gt500 shelby eleanor 1967 for sale at. Several body parts of the gt500 were made of fibreglass including the side intakes and bonnet. The eleanor shelby was used for the infamous nicolas cage film.
Jan 08, 2018 for those of you unfamiliar with eleanor, its the name given to the 1973 ford mustang in the 1974 film gone in 60 seconds by filmmaker h. One of the original 1967 mustang shelby gt500 eleanor that starred in the 2000 action hit movie gone in 60 seconds starring nicolas cage is up for sale on ebay. This car became legends after the hit movie gone in 60sec featuring nicolas cage and angelina jollie. The dupont pepper grey 1967 ford mustang fastback with gt500 adornments designed by steve stanford is simply one of the coolest protouring builds ever, and it helped to further the trend in. However, finding an authentic gt500e shelby eleanor can prove to be a bit of a challenge. Unlike the 200 movie, the eleanor of the 1974 movie needed no special modification since it was among the best muscle cars of. Real 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 eleanor up close on video.
Possibly the most famous is the 1967 shelby mustang gt500 fastback that nicholas cage drove in the 2000 movie gone in 60 seconds. Eleanor was the car cages character coveted and finally. For over 20 years we have been involved in the buying, restoration, rebuilding and upgrading of 60s mustangs. The 2000 movie was a remake of hb halickis 1974 movie with the same title. The eleanor name is reused for a shelby mustang gt500 in the 2000 gone in 60 seconds remake. The 10 best movie mustangs of all time hagerty media. This legit eleanor mustang from gone in 60 seconds could bring. You probably know that eleanor was the gt500 hero cars name in gone in sixty seconds, but thats not where the name originated. Halicki was a used car salesman who wanted to make a movie. Nicholas cages primary beauty car used for close ups. If youre a brit, chances are your favorite movie car to drive is the shelby mustang gt500, also known as eleanor. Classic recreations logos, trademarks,and images on this site are property of classic recreations llc. This gt 500 is the original eleanor, in that it was the first car designed and hand built to use as the basis of how the mustang would appear on screen. Classic recreations carroll shelby gt500cr classic mustang.
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