Supercharged 427-Powered 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback 6-Speed by Classic Recreations

Description

In the 2000 film "Gone in 60 Seconds," Randall “Memphis” Raines calls Eleanor his “unicorn” because she’s the one car that has always escaped him. “Eleanor” is the nickname for a customized 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang, the film’s star car and the last one Memphis (Nicolas Cage) must steal.

This licensed Eleanor recreation by Classic Recreations rides on a 1968 Ford Mustang fastback shell, and it was commissioned by the car's current owner in 2011. The builder says each car takes over 2,500 hours to complete, blending the original’s spirit with modern performance. It wears an Eleanor body kit in movie-correct Pepper Gray Metallic with black Rally stripes. 17-inch Halibrand-style wheels, center fog lights, and side-exit exhausts finish the look.

Power comes from a supercharged, fuel-injected 427-cubic-inch Windsor-based V8, a TREMEC T56 Magnum six-speed manual, and a FAB9 nine-inch rear axle with a limited-slip differential. The chassis features adjustable coilovers, tubular front control arms, rear four-link suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel disc brakes.

Inside are SCAT Rally 1000 seats, a roll bar, Old Air climate control, power windows, Carroll Shelby gauges, a wood-rimmed wheel, and a Flaming River tilt column. The current owner commissioned this Eleanor recreation by Classic Recreations, which was completed in 2011.

This modified, Eleanor-style 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback 6-Speed is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist a clean New Jersey title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Licensed Eleanor recreation by Classic Recreations

• Based on a 1968 Ford Mustang fastback shell

• Correct Pepper Gray Metallic paint with black Rally body stripes

• SCAT Rally 1000 front seats and black upholstery

• Supercharged, fuel-injected 427ci Windsor-based V8

• TREMEC T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (8R02J122207) decodes as:

  • 8 – 1968 model year

  • R – San Jose, California, assembly plant

  • 02 – Mustang Fastback (SportsRoof) body style

  • J – 302 cubic-inch V8, 4-barrel carburetor (230 hp)

  • 122207 – Consecutive production sequence number

Modifications

• Exterior

  • Eleanor-style body kit

  • Painted Pepper Gray Metallic with black stripes

  • Bulged hood with exposed locks

  • Center-mounted fog lights

  • LED front indicators

  • Side-exit exhaust outlets

  • Bullet-style side mirrors

  • Polished fuel filler cap

  • Rear spoiler

  • Custom badging

  • Halibrand-style 17" wheels with faux three-eared spinners

  • Nitto NT555 tires

• Interior

  • SCAT Rally 1000-series front seats

  • Folding rear bench

  • Black upholstery

  • Roll bar

  • Sound-deadening insulation

  • Center console armrest with “Gone in 60 Seconds” embroidery

  • Old Air climate control system

  • Power windows

  • Concealed sound system

  • G-Force harnesses

  • TCP pedal pads

  • Wood-rimmed steering wheel with body-color horn button

  • Flaming River tilt steering column

  • Carroll Shelby-branded instrumentation

• Engine

  • 427ci Windsor V8 crate engine

  • ProCharger F-1R supercharger with three-core intercooler

  • Mass-Flo electronic fuel injection

  • Concept One serpentine accessory drive

  • MSD ignition module

  • Polyurethane mounts

  • Four-into-one headers

  • Dual exhaust system with an X-pipe

  • Be Cool aluminum radiator with dual electric fans

  • Optima Yellow Top battery

  • Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission

  • McLeod clutch assembly

  • FAB9 9" rear end with limited-slip differential and 3.89:1 gears

• Brakes/Suspension

  • Mustang II-style front suspension with tubular control arms

  • Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

  • Triangulated four-link rear suspension

  • Front and rear sway bars

  • Adjustable coilovers at all four corners

  • Disc brakes with Shelby-branded calipers at all four corners

Known Imperfections

• Photos showing the vehicle’s condition can be found in the gallery

Ownership History

The current owner commissioned this 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Eleanor recreation, which was completed in 2011.

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Alexander Keck Phone: 402.617.9770 Email: akeck@hagerty.com