1968 FORD MUSTANG FASTBACK - GT500 ELEANOR TRIBUTE

KEY FACTS                            

• A superb recreation of the famous Shelby GT500 ‘Eleanor’, as seen in Gone in 60 Seconds, approved by Eleanor Licensing LLC and with bodywork crafted by Cinema Vehicle Services of North Hollywood, California.
• It is powered by a 428ci (7.0L) Ford FE Cobra Jet big-block V8, producing in excess of 500hp, coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox.
• The car has covered only 798 miles since its restoration and conversion in 2020.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Unlike numerous other ‘tribute’ cars, this Mustang is an officially licensed Tribute Edition approved by Eleanor Licensing LLC, giving it an authentic connection to the original movie car.
• This Eleanor Mustang is finished in the correct shade of Pepper Grey, accented by black racing stripes.
• Its V8 engine features a fast 2.0-litre eight downdraft stack fuel injection system, now linked to a cabin-controlled 2.5-inch side-exit exhaust system with remote cut-outs, full mufflers and open headers.
• It rides on updated suspension with front coil-overs, a four-link rear end, QA1 rear coil-overs and a 31-spline Ford posi unit with a Motive Performance rack and pinion.
• The disc brakes are drilled Wilwood items with slotted rotors, and feature added front brake ‘line locks’ for easier burnouts.
• The cabin features custom Deluxe low-back Pony-style front seats with a matching centre console and stainless-steel trim on the dashboard and door panels. It is also fitted with a Hurst shifter, a vintage steering wheel with a tilting column and power steering, retro ‘velocity’ gauges, air conditioning, and a custom roll bar with certified seatbelt harness.
• The rear seats are fold-down Fastback items, behind which sits a deactivated nitrous oxide container.
• Additional items include a Bluetooth compatible multi-speaker sound system. There is also an LED lighting setup in the interior, engine bay and chassis that is currently disconnected, but was designed with exhibition use in mind.
• Its Certificate of Authenticity will be included.

CONDITION

• There is no known prior bodywork damage.
• The two-stage metallic Pepper Grey paintwork extends to the car’s underside and engine bay, and it presents in excellent overall condition.
• All four of the 17-inch American Racing ‘mag’ wheels are in great shape, with no scratches, scuffs or other marks.
• Inside, the custom black seats are pristine, and there is no sign of wear to any of the interior trim.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.
• At its most recent service, the car has undergone a fuel system inspection, and has also been fitted with an improved wiring harness and a mechanical ignition system.

SUMMARY

This Ford Mustang Fastback is a highly detailed and meticulously built official licensed Eleanor Tribute Edition, celebrating the famous Shelby GT500 from ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’. Presented in superb condition throughout and having covered fewer than 800 miles since its full restoration and upgrade, it would make a stunning addition to any collection of American muscle cars or film-related memorabilia.

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