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Nov 11, 2020 · The “Eleanor” is something of a reinterpretation of the 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500 that was designed specifically for the movie by Steve Stanford and Chip Foose. Five examples were built for...
- The ‘Eleanor’ Mustang Had Huge Power and Charisma
- Why Is The 1967 Mustang called ‘Eleanor’?
- A Classic and Appreciating Shelby GT500 Mustang
What’s clear from the outset is that the ‘Eleanor’ GT 500 is a textbook classic muscle car, through and through. Its naturally aspirated 5.7 liter V8 engine produced 400 hp, churning out a chunky 377 ft-lbs of torque. This, naturally, was mated to a four-manual transmission. No slow, dim-witted automatic gearboxes would do for such a powerful machi...
So, ‘Eleanor’ matched the perfect design recipe for an iconic muscle car. But what cemented its place in Hollywood history was the film itself. Using the Shelby GT500 in ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ made up for the film’s negative critical reception by having it be a main star, a supporting character in the story that looked incredible on camera thanks to ...
Part of what makes ‘Eleanor’ so iconic is also its originality and uniqueness. As only 11 vehicles were conceived by designer Chip Foosefor the film (and equipped by Cinema Vehicle Services for the car chase itself), its rarity brings a specialty to the muscle car. No other Shelby looks the same way, with the custom fastback body kit and extended f...
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Nov 13, 2020 · The Eleanor was an incredible and unique take on the ’67 Shelby GT500, and enthusiasts as well as those who aren’t your typical “car people” instantly fell in love with the design. Three Eleanors survived production to make it into the hands of private collectors.
Dec 15, 2022 · It just got a lot easier to add the Shelby GT500 “Eleanor” from the Gone in 60 Seconds remake to your car collection—in replica form, at least. The Shelby Trust, which owns “Shelby” trademarks,...
The 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor used in “Gone in 60 Seconds” is the car that started the “GT500 Eleanor” epidemic. After the movie’s release, car enthusiasts around the world fell in love with the car’s iconic design and unique features.
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This 1967 Mustang GT fastback has been converted into a spectacular, no holds barred Eleanor which is second to none. From its 393 stroker V8 and 6-speed manual transmission, to its highly authentic interior and Carroll Shelby autographed dash, this car is the stuff dreams are made of!
Sep 26, 2023 · The GT500 was powered by a 355 bhp 428 cubic inch (7.0 liter) Police Interceptor V8, the model would shoot to fame decades later as “Eleanor” in the 2000 film Gone in 60 Seconds starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Robert Duvall, and Vinnie Jones. Fast Facts – The 1967 Shelby GT500.
