How much is a 67 Eleanor worth?
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 none other than the famous Eleanor Mustang driven by actor Nicholas Cage in the movie’s closing stages.
Can I build my own Eleanor?
Among the most recognizable movie cars is the 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 “Eleanor” from the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds. It turns out that building your own Eleanor clone can land you in legal trouble, as one YouTube creator found out this week.
How much does a real Eleanor cost?
Several companies have also sprung up to offer Eleanor replicas, and these cars can also be quite expensive. Earlier this year, Classic Recreations announced a carbon-fiber bodied Eleanor with an 810-hp supercharged V-8—priced at nearly $300,000. A more traditional replica could still set you back around $200,000.
Is it illegal to name your Mustang Eleanor?
In the end, courts ruled that Halicki holds the rights to any Mustang named Eleanor or purportedly tied to the Gone in 60 Seconds franchise. “It doesn’t matter if it was a bus called Eleanor,” her lawyer said at the time. “The magic was the name, and that was the thing [Shelby] tried to get.”
Who makes Eleanor Mustang replicas?
Licensed Eleanor Mustang Reproductions Nowadays, Fusion Motor Co has been granted permission by Denice Halicki to produce 1967 Eleanor Mustang replicas. These Mustang replicas are constructed from original ’67 and ’68 Ford Mustangs with VIN numbers authenticated by the California Highway Patrol.
Who owns the Eleanor Mustang?
Denice Halicki
Denice Halicki currently owns the copyrights to the “Eleanor” body style and has filed lawsuits preventing unlicensed “Eleanor” look-a-likes or copies of the 1967 Ford Mustang fastback.
Who made the original Eleanor?
The Eleanor concept of a modified 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500 was first illustrated by Steve Stanford. Famous car builder Chip Foose elaborated on the original drawings to create clay models that would be used in the production of 11 original Eleanor Mustangs, built by Cinema Vehicle Services.
