'Eleanor' is the name given to a 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for its role in the 1974 film Gone in 60 Seconds. "Eleanor" is the only Ford Mustang in history to receive Star title credit in a movie.
Two "Eleanors" were used in the movie: one was modified and driven, the other was used in the "beauty shots".
The modified car required 250 labor-hours by H.B. Halicki before it was ready for the cameras. It was fitted with a NASCAR roll cage. The transmission was chained in. An adjustable camera was mounted in the back seat to record from the “driver's point of view”. Other safety modifications included a heavy duty double strength Simpson shoulder harness and seat belt and deadbolt door locks.
The car survived despite two serious incidents during filming.
The first occurred when another driver overshot his mark, clipped "Eleanor" in the rear and sent it careening into a steel light pole standard in excess of 100 mph, and caved the left front fender in. After two hours of repairs, filming resumed. The second occurred after an impressive 128-foot jump in which the car soars over 30 feet. “Eleanor” survived, despite the rough landing. Halicki was injured in both incidents.
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Two "Eleanors" were used in the movie: one was modified and driven, the other was used in the "beauty shots".
The modified car required 250 labor-hours by H.B. Halicki before it was ready for the cameras. It was fitted with a NASCAR roll cage. The transmission was chained in. An adjustable camera was mounted in the back seat to record from the “driver's point of view”. Other safety modifications included a heavy duty double strength Simpson shoulder harness and seat belt and deadbolt door locks.
The car survived despite two serious incidents during filming.
The first occurred when another driver overshot his mark, clipped "Eleanor" in the rear and sent it careening into a steel light pole standard in excess of 100 mph, and caved the left front fender in. After two hours of repairs, filming resumed. The second occurred after an impressive 128-foot jump in which the car soars over 30 feet. “Eleanor” survived, despite the rough landing. Halicki was injured in both incidents.
Courtesy: WIKIPEDIA
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