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Eleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie Drove Could Be Yours

It’s the beautiful muscle car Nicholas Cage drove in the famous Gone in 60 Seconds remake, back in the days when Angelina Jolie would wear leather pants on set. Apart from its authentic growl, this 1967 Ford Mustang was carefully custom built and it incorporates the now-famous design features originally penned by famed hot rod designer Steve Stanford. It goes under the hammer at Mecum’s Austin 2014, December 12-13.
Eleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie Drove 9 photos
Photo: Mecum Auctions
Eleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie DroveEleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie DroveEleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie DroveEleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie DroveEleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie DroveEleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie DroveEleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie DroveEleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie Drove
11 Eleanor versions were built by Cinema Vehicle Services of North Hollywood, California, for the 2000 remake of the original 1974 cult classic “Gone in 60 Seconds.” The beauty in question is number 7 and one of only three used in scenes that had the cast present. Yes, it’s the one Nicholas Cage, Giovanni Ribisi and Angelina Jolie actually put their hands (and other parts) on.

The front grille was opened up and filled with simple horizontal bars; this treatment was repeated below in the front valance, which is also fitted with trim tabs and twin driving lights, the latter reminiscent of the 1967 Shelby. It’s not the only influence the muscle car carries. The hood bulge, dual racing stripes, upper and lower side scoops, quick-fill fuel tank filler cap, integrated rear spoiler and Thunderbird-style tail lights complete the picture.

Drive like a movie star

Under the hood, there’s a Ford Racing 351 CI crate engine with Holley 700 CFM 4-barrel carburetor with a high-volume fuel pump and 4-speed manual transmission. The car is further equipped with air conditioning, 4-wheel disc brakes, a Lecarra steering wheel and Auto Meter Sport Comp tachometer.

Say you’d afford to take a shot at it and actually buy this beauty, you’ll also get a letter of authenticity from Cinema Vehicle Services founder and president Ray Claridge.

Now, this is what you need to drive if you really want to be a Hollywood star!
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