Ford Mustang GT500 "Eleanor" (1968)

A 1968 Ford Mustang GT500 "Eleanor" is for sale in Mountain Gray Metallic with a black leather and Alcantara interior.

Highlights:

• Fully restored (bodywork, mechanics, interior) and converted to an extremely high standard
• Certificate dated 08/2025 with a grade of 1+
• Inspired by the iconic movie car "Eleanor" from "Gone in 60 Seconds"
• This conversion is absolutely unique and not available to buy new – making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
• There are approximately 2,000 pictures of the conversion, and only the highest quality parts were used:
• 5-liter V8 engine with over 450 hp installed (347 stroker engine)
• GT500 gear lever, individually milled
• Excellent workmanship: engine compartment, axle mounts, underbody at show car level
• Chrome-plated clutch master cylinder
• High-quality Alcantara leather seats
• Except for the floor carpets, everything is covered in Alcantara (sun visors, headliner, and much more)
• Wooden steering wheel with Shelby logo
• High-quality sound system with a classic look
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Headlight rings mounted in high-quality custom-made housing
• Tire size: 215/45 R17 front, 275/40 R17 rear
• TÜV until July 2027 and H license plate

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1968
• First registration: USA, 07/1968
• Location: 86165 Augsburg, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: unknown (only one owner after full restoration)
• Imported vehicle – customs cleared
• Accident-free
• H license plate
• TÜV until July 2027
• Ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

A Ford Mustang is more than a classic—it is both an American icon and a design legend. The 1960s models are considered the pinnacle of the series. The 1968 Fastback offered here has been extensively rebuilt in the style of the famous movie car "Eleanor" from the blockbuster "Gone in 60 Seconds." Vehicles in this design are extremely popular in the scene and enjoy a high collector's value due to their rarity and presence.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Mountain Gray Metallic (Mercedes color code 787)
• Interior with black Alcantara leather mix, Recaro-style sports seats
• Wooden steering wheel with Shelby logo
• GT500 gear knob
• Repainted during restoration according to owner's information

Engine and transmission:

• 5.0-liter V8 engine with over 450 hp (347 stroker)
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Engine newly delivered and installed (photo available)

Mileage:

• Mileage: 1,347 miles
• Mileage after restoration
• No service records available

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents
• Photo documentation of the restoration
• Expert opinion with a grade of 1+

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: like new
• Brakes: like new (Wilwood brake system)
• Bodywork: very good condition, like new
• Underbody: very good condition – rebuilt to like-new condition, rust-free
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

• This is a meticulously rebuilt vehicle in new car condition. There are no known defects.
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary:

For sale is a unique 1968 Mustang Fastback "Eleanor," which has been elaborately built with the utmost attention to detail as a tribute to the "Eleanor" vehicle. The Fastback has been completely restored and fitted with high-quality components, including a 450+ hp V8 engine, a modified chassis, and an elegantly designed interior. A current valuation report with a grade of 1+ is available. A special vehicle for collectors and US car enthusiasts that impresses with its quality, rarity, and presence.