1968Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Tribute 5.0L V8
Sep 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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.
As seen in the invoices included in the gallery, the following work was performed with the last 15 months:
Per the seller, various oil changes have been performed as necessary.
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.
As part of the consignment process, SBX Cars requests a range of information from the seller pertaining to the subject of their offering. The auction listing description therefore is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. However, it is the responsibility of a potential buyer to satisfy themself as to the accuracy of the auction listing description. This includes conducting an in-person inspection, which may be arranged between the buyer and seller, as well as verifying the condition, authenticity, value, and title before committing to bid or buy. Please see our Terms of Service for full details.
As part of the consignment process, SBX Cars requests a range of information from the seller pertaining to the subject of their offering. The auction listing description therefore is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. However, it is the responsibility of a potential buyer to satisfy themself as to the accuracy of the auction listing description. This includes conducting an in-person inspection, which may be arranged between the buyer and seller, as well as verifying the condition, authenticity, value, and title before committing to bid or buy. Please see our Terms of Service for full details.