Showing just 3,007 km, this 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute is a faithful recreation of the movie icon from Gone in 60 Seconds. Finished in Pepper Gray Metallic with black stripes over black leather and powered by a naturally aspirated Ford 5.0L V8 mated to a manual transmission, it combines classic fastback muscle with modern reliability.
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute showing just 3,007 km (1,868 mi) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Finished in Pepper Gray Metallic with black racing stripes over a black leather cabin, this faithful recreation of the legendary movie car blends the best of classic American muscle menace with modern reliability.
Originally manufactured as a coupe finished in Lime Gold, per the chassis plate, this 1968 Mustang was converted to a fastback and modified to channel the GT500 piloted by Nicolas Cage in the 2000 film, Gone in 60 Seconds. From the aggressive front end to the scoops and spoiler, this incredible resto-mod looks the part right down to the Pepper Gray Metallic finish.
Featuring modern Ford V8 power and a recent transmission rebuild, this 1968 Mustang Eleanor resto-mod has it all - head-turning style, an enthusiast-friendly manual transmission, and the signature roar of a naturally aspirated Ford 5.0L V8 engine.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Pepper Gray Metallic finish with black racing stripes
- Staggered-width 18” American Racing spinner-style wheels with polished barrels
- Dunlop front tires measuring 245/40 and Accelera rear tires measuring 275/35
- Eleanor-style body components:
- Molded front air dam with center-mounted driving lamps
- Power dome hood with locking pins
- Side-exit exhaust panels
- Sail panel and quarter panel scoops
- Ducktail spoiler
- Shelby-style taillights
- Shelby GT500 badging and body graphics
- Polished bullet-style side mirrors
- Polished fuel filler
- Dual exhaust outlets
Interior
- Black leather throughout with metal trim
- Carroll Shelby signature seat embroidery
- Retro Belt harnesses
- Wooden three-spoke Cobra steering wheel
- Analog gauge set:
- 260-km/h speedometer
- 8,000-rpm tachometer
- Fuel level
- Oil pressure
- Coolant temperature
- GO BABY GO shift knob
- Shelby GT500 console lid embroidery
- Carroll Shelby signature decal
- Shelby GT500 dash emblem
- Alpine infotainment interface with Bluetooth connectivity
- Audison audio components
- Air conditioning
- Hand crank windows
- Shelby American door sill plates
- Shelby GT500 floor mats
- Passenger footwell-mounted fire extinguisher
Mechanical
- Naturally aspirated Ford 5.0L V8
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Cross-drilled and slotted front brake rotors
- Independent front suspension with coil springs, control arms, and stabilizer bar
- Solid rear axle with leaf springs
Service History
As seen in the invoices included in the gallery, the following work was performed with the last 15 months:
- Catback mufflers installed to reduce exhaust noise - April 2025
- AC compressor replaced - April 2025
- Rear differential replacement - June 2024
- Brakes bled and new fluid added - 2023
Per the seller, various oil changes have been performed as necessary.
Condition & Reports
A third-party inspection was performed on August 26, 2025, and the report is available below.
The report shows that the vehicle has been repainted and that the brake pads are at 30% both front and rear.
Included in the Sale
- 1 set of keys
Summary
At one point during Gone in 60 Seconds, the camera zooms in on the GO BABY GO shift knob that, when depressed, activates a nitrous system, and Eleanor is…gone. Today’s detailed tribute to that 1968 Shelby GT500 movie car has it all, right down to the red-buttoned shifter.
Loaded with details like the GT500 badging and Carroll Shelby signature-embroidered seats, this reborn Eleanor manages to perfectly combine the soul of the original machine with modern Ford performance and reliability. Featuring a clean title and road-ready condition, per the seller, this stunning 1968 Mustang Eleanor tribute is a must-have for the serious Blue Oval enthusiast.
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Buyer's Premium
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- Buyer's premium: 5%
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