The Eleanor Mustang is the given name of the getaway car used by the protagonists in the 1974 and 2000 films, "Gone in Sixty Seconds." The "Eleanor" name today signifies replicas modeled after the car in the most recent film.

Gone in 60 Seconds, 1974

Eleanor in this movie is a 1973 Mach I Mustang. It is painted bright yellow and features a single black stripe on the hood.

Gone in Sixty Seconds, 2000

Eleanor in this film is a 1967 Shelby GT500, with heavy modifications. The car is painted silver and features dual black stripes running down the length of the entire car. The front end features a restyled fascia, with dual outer headlamps, dual inner high-beams, bumper mounted fog lamps and dual spotlights mounted side-by-side. The car also features knock-off rims and an updated interior with a NOS nitrous system.

Eleanor Today

Due to the popularity of the 2000 movie, recreations of the movie car are available as kits and finished models. A donor Mustang is used, as original Shelby GT500 models are rare and modifications would destroy the value. The car is known as the 1967 Shelby GT500 Eleanor.

Fun Facts

Depending on which variation of the movie is viewed, between 48 and 50 cars are each given names in the movie. Seven Eleanor replicas were made for the 2000 movie. Five of these were destroyed during filming.

Conclusion

The Eleanor Mustang remains a cult movie icon and is still popular today. The 1967 Shelby GT500 is, however, the most recognizable and replicated model.

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1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Recreation

Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) Trivia

Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) Trivia

Toby Halicki's co-star. Yeah, the trailer for the movie uploaded. BTW that street lamp hit on the freeway was unplanned according to some I have talked with.