What was Eleanor Gone in 60 Seconds?
Ford Shelby GT500
‘Eleanor’ is an extremely powerful Mustang The particular car Memphis Raines wants to steal so badly that he saves it for last, nearly blowing his operation, is called “Eleanor” but is really a classic 1967 Ford Shelby GT500, a modified version of the Ford Mustang.
Did they really destroy Eleanor in Gone in 60 Seconds?
Of the 11 ‘Eleanor’ Ford Mustangs created for 2000’s hit movie Gone In 60 Seconds, which starred Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie, only three of the cars were actually drivable and two of these were destroyed in the climactic bridge jump and junkyard crusher scenes.
Who drove Eleanor in Gone in 60 Seconds?
Nicholas Cage
Possibly the most famous is the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 fastback that Nicholas Cage drove in the 2000 movie Gone in 60 Seconds. “Eleanor” was the car Cage’s character coveted and finally nabbed in the story’s big heist.
How much does Eleanor cost from Gone in 60 Seconds?
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.
Where is Eleanor now?
The car still survives, and it is Halicki’s widow, Denice Shakarian Halicki, who owns the bashed-up car that has been loaned to the likes of Peterson museum during Mustang show events.
What year Mustang was Eleanor?
1967
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 happened to the original Eleanor?
The most exciting thing about this car is that it’s still alive! Halicki was tragically killed in a stunt gone wrong while filming Gone in 60 Seconds 2 in 1989. His wife, Denise, kept Eleanor and it was last seen on display at the Petersen Museum in 2014.
How many Mustangs did they wreck in Gone in 60 Seconds?
In the making of the film, 12 Shelby GT500’s were used and 5 of which were destroyed. For peace of mind for the next owner of this car in particular a certificate of authenticity from Cinema Vehicle Services went as part of the deal.