How much did the original Eleanor car sell for?
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How much did the original Eleanor car sell for?
It was a big week for Mustang movie cars at Mecum’s Kissimmee Florida auction with the Bullitt hero car selling for over $3.7 million and one of the original 1967 Mustang fastbacks built for the film Gone in 60 Seconds and driven by Nicolas Cage bringing in $852,500.
How much HP is Eleanor?
Power ranges from the 430-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 to a 750-horsepower supercharged monster, with available 5-speed and 6-speed Tremec manual transmissions or an automatic (sad trombone sound).
How many Eleanor’s are there in the world?
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 shooting, and only three are said to still be in circulation today.
What size engine was Eleanor?
Key features of the car are its central-mounted driving lights, pumped fender flares, and unique hood and trunk. Power comes from a 351 Ford V-8 crate engine, rated at 400 horsepower.
Why you can’t name your car Eleanor?
Eleanor Licensing LLC strikes again. If that’s a confusing sentence to read, a little context is in order. Yes, the Eleanor name and likeness is actually trademarked by the widow of the late H.B. Halicki, who created the original 1974 film and died in an accident while filming the aborted sequel of sorts in 1989.
What engine is Eleanor?
Initially CVS made twelve Mustangs for movie, most which served different purposes….In Detail.
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
|---|---|
| displacement | 5752 cc / 351 in³ |
| compression | 9.0:1 |
| power | 287.1 kw / 385 bhp |
| specific output | 62.59 bhp per litre |
Did Ford make an Eleanor Mustang?
Eleanor originated in the 1974 film: “Gone in 60 Seconds” made by H.B Toby Haliki. Eleanor is the only Ford Mustang to receive a star title credits in a movie. The original Eleanor was 1971 fastback cars restyled in 1973 for the film. This was painted on a pale yellow and the film gained cult status in the 70’s.
