1968 FORD MUSTANG GT500 "ELEANOR"

OVERVIEW

This 1968 Ford Mustang GT500 "Eleanor" is powered by a modified 351 Windsor V8 mated to a four-speed T10 manual transmission. Finished in gray with black racing stripes over a custom Black Alcantara Italian suede interior, this Eleanor tribute is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

Highlights

• Modeled after "Eleanor" from the film "Gone in 60 Seconds" (2000)
• Rotisserie build complete in 2024 with all-new hardware
• Recipient of a coupe-to -fastback conversion 
• 85 percent of the sheet metal is new within the last six months
• "Go Baby Go" button shift knob
• One-inch drop in front suspension
• Bluetooth RetroSound stereo system

Ownership History

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Nevada

EXTERIOR

• Gray paint with black racing stripes
• Hood pins
• Urethane front bumper
• "Shelby GT500" badging
• Dual chrome side mirrors
• Driving lights 

Updates

• New
  • Doors
  • Fenders
  • Roof
  • Floor
  • Quarter panels
  • Rear inner structure
  • Steel "Eleanor" hood
  • Fiberglass trunk with metal frame

WHEELS AND TIRES

• Staggered-width HB45 alloy wheels
  • Shelby center caps
  • 17x7-inch front
  • 17x8-inch rear
• Staggered-width Lionhart radial tires 
  • 225/45 front
  • 245/45 rear 

INTERIOR

• Black Alcantara Italian suede upholstery
• Bucket seats 
• Custom center console 
• Power steering
• "Go Baby Go" shift knob
• Center console-mounted Hurst manual shifter 
• RetroSound stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Bluetooth compatible 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Alternator
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 56,775 miles
  • True mileage unknown

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 351 Windsor V8
  • Four-barrel Holley Brawler 650cfm carburetor 
  • High-performance polished high-rise intake manifold
  • Polished valve covers
  • Polished timing cover
  • Chrome alternator
  • Three-row aluminum radiator
  • Chrome overflow reservoir
  • Comp Cams Xtreme Energy camshaft
  • Hydraulic roller rockers
  • MSD ignition system
  • Summit distributor
  • Hedman headers
  • Billet hood hinges and engine bay

Transmission

•  Four-speed T10 manual

Service History Highlights

• New
  • Power steering slave cylinder
  • Steering column
  • Power steering pump
  • Steering box
  • Alternator
  • Radiator

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Eight-inch differential 
  • 3.29 gears
• Power four-wheel disc brakes
  • Wilwood brake calipers and master cylinder
• Dual side-exit exhaust system

Service History Highlights

• New
  • Brake lines and discs 
  • Front and rear suspension system
  • Driveshaft
  • E-brake system
• Differential fully serviced 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This 1968 Ford Mustang GT500 is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

VIDEO

• Seller has included a video that shows a walkaround inspection