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redred
01-12-2012, 10:07 AM
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The original pony car, Ford's Mustang soon established itself as one of the cult cars of the Sixties following its introduction in 1964. Affordable and with an almost infinite array of options from body to engines to trim, the Mustang struck a chord with the American Baby Boomers and soon became the fastest selling car of all time with a million units sold in the first 18 months.

Keen to challenge the Corvettes produced by rival Chevrolet in SCCA events, Ford commissioned Carroll Shelby to apply the benefits of his experiences with the AC Cobra and Ford GT40 to the Mustang. The result was a car transformed: power for the 289 cubic inch Hi-Po V8 rose from 271bhp to 306bhp thanks to a four barrel Holley carburettor, Shelby camshaft and a competition exhaust system exiting just forward of the rear wheels, enabling the GT350 to top 125mph and reach 0-60mph in around 7.0 seconds; the coil spring independent front suspension was uprated and a heavy duty rear axle specified while braking was improved to match.

The combination ensured success on both road and track, while Hertz even discovered, due to tell-tale number imprints, that customers were secretly racing its GT350H hire cars! Ford introduced a 390 cubic inch big-block option for the Mustang in 1967 and, of course, Shelby did not wait long before bettering it with the 428 cubic inch Police Interceptor V8, thus creating the mighty GT500.

The star of the 1974 H.B. Haliki feature 'Gone in 60 Seconds' was undoubtedly the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 named Eleanor. When the producers of the 2000 remake were looking for a car to feature in a climactic chase sequence, another mustang was the natural choice. In order to stand out amongst the array of exotic sports cars also featuring in the movie, it was decided that the mustang would need to be something special. Famed Hot Rod illustrator Steve Stanford was enlisted to create a 1967 Mustang GT500 that would really stand out.

Former Boyd Coddington designer Chip Foose was hired by the production company to turn Stanford's work into a reality. Working from Stanford's drawings with Ray Claridge of Cinema Vehicle Services in North Hollywood, wings with new wider wheel arches, a bonnet with a prominent bulge, a deep front valance and side skirts and a spoiler incorporated into the boot lid were designed. PIAA lights were installed in both the nose and tail and a distinctive billet grille was specified. The Schmidt 17x8-inch wheels that finish off the cars external appearance were sourced while the interior was kept as a standard Shelby interior with a monster tachometer and a subtle roll hoop.

According to the supplied copy of the build sheet, in addition to the bodywork modifications, the preparation of this particular 1967 Mustang fastback involved replacing the 289 cubic inch V8 with a 351 cubic inch Ford Racing crate motor fitted with a 'big' camshaft and 700cfm Holley 4-barrel carburettor. The suspension was lowered with coil over front suspension by Total Control Products and Willwood disk brakes all round with 6 piston callipers on the front. Though not functional in the movie, the side exhausts were made functional by Cinema Vehicle Services when filming was completed. The Fuel Safe tank is filled through a Mach 1 cap on the C-Pillar.

Twelve cars were built in total, five of which were stunt cars which didn't survive the filming. The car on offer here is one of the very small number that remain. More specifically, this is one of the three 'hero' cars, built not just to be functional but also to be used for scenes involving the actors themselves. Designated number 7, this actual car would have been used for driving shots or, with a camera mounted, for dialogue or interior action shots featuring the actors.

'Eleanor' is essentially unchanged today from when she completed her starring role. Instantly recognisable whether a movie aficionado or not, the Mustang is in very good condition overall. The paintwork, resplendent in metallic Grey with Black stripes, is in excellent condition. The interior is equally fine with carpets and seats clean and free from significant wear or damage. To say the engine sounds healthy would be an understatement. The side exit exhausts make a satisfying and potent rumble which sets hairs on end. As seen in the movie, the switch to arm the Nitrous Oxide system and 'go baby go' switch on the gear lever are present and correct.

A number of reproductions of the Mustang GT500 'Eleanor' have been created over the years however, as this is one of only two original cars in private hands as confirmed by Ray Claridge in the supplied letter, we are offering an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire one of the cars that actually appeared in the movie - this is the car that all the others are reproductions of.

Estimate: £75,000 - £100,000

This car will be auctioned by Coys at the Autosport Show at the NEC in Birmingham on Saturday the 14th January 2012. For further information please contact the Coys auction department on 0208 614 7888 or visitwww.coys.co.uk

Leefro
01-12-2012, 10:16 AM
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The star of the 1974 H.B. Haliki feature 'Gone in 60 Seconds' was undoubtedly the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 named Eleanor. When the producers of the 2000 remake were looking for a car to feature in a climactic chase sequence,

When was the climatic chase at the end of the remake I kinda missed it

redred
01-12-2012, 10:19 AM
the car jumped a million foot over the world how could you miss it :lol:

Foxdana
01-12-2012, 10:20 AM
the car jumped a million foot over the world how could you miss it :lol:

:lmao:

Leefro
01-12-2012, 10:22 AM
Nope

Does not filter

Probably because the remake was so forgettable in the first place

redred
01-12-2012, 10:24 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=242ixkBIz8w


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FKIdm1Pw8Q&feature=related

there you go saves watching the full film

Foxdana
01-12-2012, 10:27 AM
Nope

Does not filter

Probably because the remake was so forgettable in the first place

Banish him! :lol: JK, I loved this movie! Angelina Jolie and Nicolas Cage, my female and male crushes in one movie!!!

Leefro
01-12-2012, 10:30 AM
See I hate most remakes you see Dana ;)

The original although dated and the acting does suck somewhat still kicks the remake in the bollocks

redred
01-12-2012, 10:30 AM
lee only likes about 4 films anything else is shit in his eyes :lol:

Leefro
01-12-2012, 10:30 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=242ixkBIz8w


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FKIdm1Pw8Q&feature=related

there you go saves watching the full film


21 minutes ffs

Leefro
01-12-2012, 10:31 AM
lee only likes about 4 films anything else is shit in his eyes :lol:

Well that is 3 left

Can you name the others ?

redred
01-12-2012, 10:32 AM
try about 9 minutes:lol:

Foxdana
01-12-2012, 10:33 AM
I might have to make an effort to see the original! Although it doesn't have those two in it, so it won't compare for me!

Leefro
01-12-2012, 10:35 AM
try about 9 minutes:lol:

My bad because I have to squint to see the blue numbers and I am not damn clicking the vid ;)

redred
01-12-2012, 11:46 AM
Well that is 3 left

Can you name the others ?

easy

bambi
high school musical
and brokeback mountain

Leefro
01-12-2012, 12:05 PM
easy

bambi
high school musical
and brokeback mountain


You wanna fuck off I am not a gayer

Brokeback mountain was ok tho

redred
01-12-2012, 12:09 PM
:lol:

i liked bambi