There are few cars in modern cinema as iconic as the custom 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Eleanor from Dominic Sena's 2000 blockbuster Gone in 60 Seconds. The silver Mustang with its black stripes, custom front end, and aggressive retro styling is famous, spawning hundred of recreations while becoming the poster car for a generation. Eleven were built for the movie with three 'hero' cars produced – fully working vehicles. One made its way to Germany where YouTuber Supercar Blondie had the opportunity to take one for a spin.
Eleanor Roosevelt was the most important first lady in American history. Or at least until Hillary Clinton. And if you need something for younger readers, check out the 25 best children's. The Eleanor name has been carried by two Mustangs. The first Eleanor Mustang, a 1973 fastback, starred in the 1974 film Gone in 60 Seconds. In the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds, the second Eleanor was introduced. This was a 1967 Shelby GT500. Usually, when people discuss the Eleanor Mustang, they're referring to the second Eleanor.
After the movie hit theaters, countless recreations flooded the market as everyone tried to imitate Memphis Raines' impossible coolness. However, there are a few telltale signs to spotting a real Eleanor Mustang, which the video highlights. One of the easiest places to look is the exhaust because, in the movie, the hero cars had their exhaust exiting the back. The side-exit exhaust didn't work. However, after filming, the cars were retrofitted with working side-exit exhaust that looks much different than the exhaust outlets in the movie.
List of companies where Eleanor Louisa Knowles was involved. Free company director check. Eleanor Louisa Knowles currently holds the position of a Director (COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR) in CROWN CARPETS (N.E.) LIMITED. A 1967 Ford Mustang used during filming of 2000's hit movie Gone in 60 Seconds has sold at auction for a staggering $1 million. This was no ordinary Mustang, however, as the car in question was.
The Eleanor Is Out There:
A closer look shows all the scoops on the side are fake and tacked on for aesthetic purposes. Under the hood is the VIN that verifies its authenticity along with suspension parts from Total Control Products. While you never see the engine bay in the movie, hardcore Eleanor nerds know where to look to determine whether it's real or fake. Inside, the seat belt is too short to latch, and you have to keep your foot on the gas to keep the engine from stalling.
The car comes from ChromeCars in Germany, which has left the Eleanor unrestored. It's the same as it was when it flew across the screen with Cage behind the wheel. All the company has done is maintain it, keeping fluids, tires, and the rest in check. In 2013, one of the other two Eleanors sold at auction for $1 million. Chris from ChromeCars predicts the Eleanor the company owns is now worth $2 million in its unrestored condition. That's a lot of cash, but looking cool doesn't come cheap.
Source:Supercar Blondie via YouTube
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 test drive
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is no one-trick pony. The most powerful Ford ever is as happy on a twisty track as it is on a drag strip, Fox News Automotive Editor Gary Gastelu says.
The Ford Mustang from Steve McQueen's 'Bullitt' may have stolen the headlines over the weekend with its record $3.74 million auction price, but another movie Mustang made a big score, too.
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It's one of the custom 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500 clones known as Eleanor that were used in the production of the 2000 blockbuster 'Gone in 60 Seconds.'
The Nicholas Cage-led action heist has become a cult classic among car enthusiasts over the years, and Eleanor is one of the most popular Mustangs ever.
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Eleven identical cars were built for the production of the film by Cinema Vehicle Services from a collaborative design by hot rod legends Steve Stanford and Chip Foose. Of those, just three authentic cars are known to still exist, while countless replicas have been created over the years.
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Based on a 1967 Mustang fastback, this Eleanor was recently restored by Cinema Vehicle Services and features a 351 V8 with an Edelbrock intake, nitrous oxide injection, 5-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter, a LaCarra wood steering wheel and many other features unique to the Eleanor template.
Eleanor Checks In Order
Source:Supercar Blondie via YouTube
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 test drive
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is no one-trick pony. The most powerful Ford ever is as happy on a twisty track as it is on a drag strip, Fox News Automotive Editor Gary Gastelu says.
The Ford Mustang from Steve McQueen's 'Bullitt' may have stolen the headlines over the weekend with its record $3.74 million auction price, but another movie Mustang made a big score, too.
(Mecum)
It's one of the custom 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500 clones known as Eleanor that were used in the production of the 2000 blockbuster 'Gone in 60 Seconds.'
The Nicholas Cage-led action heist has become a cult classic among car enthusiasts over the years, and Eleanor is one of the most popular Mustangs ever.
(Touchstone Pictures)
Eleven identical cars were built for the production of the film by Cinema Vehicle Services from a collaborative design by hot rod legends Steve Stanford and Chip Foose. Of those, just three authentic cars are known to still exist, while countless replicas have been created over the years.
(Mecum)
Based on a 1967 Mustang fastback, this Eleanor was recently restored by Cinema Vehicle Services and features a 351 V8 with an Edelbrock intake, nitrous oxide injection, 5-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter, a LaCarra wood steering wheel and many other features unique to the Eleanor template.
Eleanor Checks In Order
Eleanor Checks In School
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When it rolled onto the auction block at the Mecum event in Kissimmee, Fla., it had an estimated value of $500,000 to $600,000, but ended up going to an anonymous buyer for $852,500. And that's not even the most one of these has sold for.
Eleanor Checks In Spanish
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One of the other cars that was primarily driven by Cage for his close-up shots sold at a Mecum auction in 2013 for $1 million. And there's an odd connection to the 'Bullitt' Mustang beyond their high values.
Along with the Kissimmee car – which was McQueen's close-up car in the film – a second stunt car used on 'Bullitt' was discovered rotting away in a junkyard in Mexico in 2017 by a custom car builder who was looking for a Mustang to turn into … an Eleanor replica.
Eleanor Checks In Ireland
That one is currently undergoing a full restoration and will be heading to an auction somewhere later this year.
