Used 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby G.T.500 Eleanor Fastback for Sale - Stock #299366

1967 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500E ELEANOR 1967 Mustang GT500E Resto Mod “Eleanor” featuring a tuned/built Coyote 5.0L engine 475 hp, custom headers, exhaust, rack and pinion steering, cold air intake, automatic TCI transmission. The mere mention of the name conjures up images of “the ultimately modernized Shelby Mustang”, the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds” and; legendary performance and; good looks. This GT500E is so much more than most and; may very well be the most unique one ever built. It’s the culmination of a 6-year project by a very well known Southeastern US classic and; custom car builder whose incredible metal fabrication skills can be seen throughout the car. Inside, on and; around the historic, ground-breaking engine are many hand fabricated items and; many of the finest components today’s hot rod industry has to offer: The air cleaner assembly is a one-off, custom machined unit you’ll not find anywhere else. Starting it all is a high-torque mini starter that gets power from a master-switch controlled 1000 amp Optima battery located in the trunk. Keeping that precious engine cool is a custom fabricated aluminum radiator with 2 thermostatically controlled electric fans. Custom touches abound in the form of all-braided steel lines and; fittings, polished billet hood hinges, a one-off polished Ford logo cooling system cap, custom, chromed, frame-strengthening tubular reinforcement bars and; flat fender aprons and firewall. Reservoirs and; boosters for the hydraulic clutch/power brake system are custom plumbed and; hidden under the dash inside the car. The driveshaft spins inside a beautiful, custom fabricated driveshaft safety loop that also serves to strengthen the frame of the car. All the power gets transmited to a nearly bulletproof 4.10 geared Ford 9” rear axle with a famous “Detroit Locker” inside. All major driveline items are painted “aluminum” to match the aluminum Boss 429 cylinder heads and; intake manifold. The chassis and; suspension of this incredible vehicle are just as impressive as the engine compartment. The frame/chassis of the car was completely re-fabricated by hand with extensive use of box-frame steel, cross bracing and; driveshaft enclosure. The welds and joining points all show the hallmarks of a master fabricator. The 9” Ford rear end has been totally modernized with addition of a 4-Link control system, panhard bar, stiffer sway bar and coil over shocks/springs all of which are chromed/polished. The front suspension received the same treatment with tubular control arms, stiffer sway bar, rack and; pinion steering and; coil over shocks also all chromed/polished. Brake and; fuel lines run through major chassis rails, producing a “clean” bottom. Fuel flows from a custom fabricated, mirror-polished aluminum 24 gal fuel tank. Keeping the brute under control is a set of 4-wheel disc brakes with slotted rotors and; steel-braided brake lines. Wheels are polished/painted Shelby AC Cobra style wheels with 245 45R17 tires front/255 50R17 tires rear. Inside this rolling work of art is a correct 1967 Shelby “Deluxe” black vinyl, bucket seat configuration. The brushed stainless dash trim will be familiar to anyone who’s ever sat inside a 67 Shelby and the glove box door is appropriately signed by Carroll Shelby. The huge, polished stainless steel nitrous bottle takes center stage and is controlled by an aircraft style “arming” switch and; indicator light and; a final activation switch atop the custom, white shifter knob. Safety and; comfort upgrades inside the car include a Kenwood AM/FM CD player with remote control, stainless/wood Shelby-style steering wheel, a hand-crafted, polished stainless-steel roll bar, modern A/C with hidden vents and; controls, a cable-drive wiper motor (also hidden under dash) and; custom foot pedals. The trunk is beautifully finished in black carpet and; custom black vinyl panels all the way around. It opens on custom made, polished hinges and; is accessed by a remote trunk pull. The exterior bodywork of this Eleanor is incredibly well executed. Unlike many GT500Es, the joining of all the Eleanor body parts to the rest of the car was done with great care and appears very solid, seamless and durable. High-quality touches like metal mesh grill in the side scoops, billet front grill and hand-polished race-style fuel filler cap mark the exterior of the car. The historic, very complex GT500E has 1000s of hours of meticulous hand fabrication work in this car, it would be no stretch to describe this Eleanor as one of the most unique and valuable GT500Es ever created.