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The practice of transferring Vin numbers from one vehicle to another! They were shut down by the American authorities for fraud as they allegedly were “title ringing “. However, something did not feel right, and we did not engage with them. We visited this company with the intention of selling their vehicles in the EU and other parts of the world. This company for while were producing a refurbished 67 car with new parts and the Carol Shelby signature on the dash. The first company licenced by Shelby was called “Unique Performance “in Dallas. Although he had no directly involvement in the film the late Carroll Shelby started to licence the Shelby brand to certain companies producing what have been described as “continuation Shelby Gt500’s “.
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CHIP FOOSE ELEANOR MOVIE
(1967 GT500 Eleanor as used in the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 seconds)īuilding further “Eleanor’s” for the open marketįollowing the success of the movie several companies and individuals have rebuilt and customised 1967/8 Mustangs to resemble the film car. The design was created by Hot Rod illustrator Steve Stanford and made a reality by custom car designer Chip Foose. On this occasion a 1967 Ford Mustang depicted as a GT500 Mustang in a modern Metallic Pepper Grey and with a customised body kit and styling. This time Nicholas Cage has the starring role as the master thief Randall “Memphis “Raines tasked with stealing 50 cars in one night. The 2000 remake of the film was made possible when Denise Maliki the widow of the original film maker licenced the rights to Disney to remake a film by the same name. (Original 1971 Mustang used in 1974 film) This was painted on a pale yellow and the film gained cult status in the 70’s. The original Eleanor was 1971 fastback cars restyled in 1973 for the film. Eleanor is the only Ford Mustang to receive a star title credits in a movie. Ever since the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds” we have been very active in the Pepper grey GT500 “Eleanor “so named after the remake in 2000 starring Nicholas Cage.Įleanor originated in the 1974 film: “Gone in 60 Seconds” made by H.B Toby Haliki. History of the “Eleanor” GT500 MustangFor over 20 years we have been involved in the buying, restoration, rebuilding and upgrading of 60’s Mustangs.