The first production example of a limited 25-car run of “Eleanor” Mustangs inspired by the 2000 film Gone in 60 Seconds is headed to auction, marking a significant moment for fans of the Hollywood-famous muscle car.
The 1967 Mustang Fastback known as “Eleanor” became an instant icon after its starring role in the film, cementing its place among the most recognizable movie cars of the modern era. Building on that legacy, Cinema Muscle Recreations produced a special 25th-anniversary series of continuation cars. Now, Serial No. 1 from that run is scheduled to cross the block at Mecum Auctions’ Indy 2026 event on May 16.
The path to producing these continuation models was not without legal hurdles. Denice Halicki, who controls rights connected to the original 1974 Gone in 60 Seconds, maintained that “Eleanor” qualified as a protected character, preventing unauthorized replicas from being built. In 2025, however, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the car was a movie prop rather than a copyrightable character. That ruling cleared the way for officially licensed recreations, allowing Cinema Muscle Recreations — a team involved with the original film cars — to proceed with its limited production.
Under the hood, the anniversary model comes standard with a 5.0-liter Coyote V8. The example heading to auction features the optional sixth-generation Stage II 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger and a Tremec six-speed manual transmission. It also utilizes a Fab9 g-Bar Ford 9-inch rear end, though output figures have not been disclosed.
The chassis includes G-Machine front control arms and adjustable Total Control Products coilover shocks at each corner. Forgeline 18-inch wheels wrapped in Nitto NT55 tires are matched with Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes featuring six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers.
Inside, the cabin carries monogrammed deluxe seats and 25th-anniversary badging. A faux roll cage and hand-crank window mechanism are fitted despite the presence of power windows. A button labeled “Go Baby Go” sits atop the shifter, referencing the film’s on-screen nitrous activation.
The car will headline the Indy sale alongside other featured vehicles, including a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am and one of six Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Edition Roadsters.
Shawn Henry