[JcodeBullitt]

I see Mecum Auto Auctions is promoting an Original Eleanor Movie Car for it's May auction in Indy.

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=SC0513-154171

Since this particular 67 Mustang is documented as one of the "real" Eleanors used in the filming of Gone in 60 Seconds, could it give an indication of what the surviving Bullitt Mustang could be worth?

The only problem, Nicholas Cage is no Steve McQueen!:lol:

IMO, the original 1968, GT, S-Code, HG, Fastback would fetch a significantly larger number than this "Movie Car."

 

[chilli bullitt]

In the newer movies they used so many different cars (camera shots, jumps, actions scenes, etc...) while the older movies like Bullitt used fewer cars. If I remember right they used two Mustangs for the movie, so that alone should drive the price up if it ever goes up for sale.

 

[Dj A]

I wish I had that kind of cash to spend. I'm sure it will take some big dollars to buy.

 

[DavidMidgley]

I'd just like to have the money. Owning the car would be cool, but I'll take the money. So many things to do, and so little money to do them....

 

[Big Stig]

I don't know if this is the same car that is on auction, but I saw this one back in '08 and it was used in the movie. There were several of them, and this one was used in one of the scenes with Nicholas Cage driving.

That was a fun day. We have a Commemorative Air Force in town, and they held an open house. Good memories with 0572.

Another fun time soon after - guess who this was.

 

[JcodeBullitt]

The original Eleanor 67 Mustang, 1 Million!

The original Batmobile, 4.2 million!

The original 1968, GT, Highland Green, S-Code, 4-speed, Mustang Fastback driven by Steve McQueen??????

 

[Big Stig]

The original Eleanor 67 Mustang, 1 Million!

The original Batmobile, 4.2 million!

The original 1968, GT, Highland Green, S-Code, 4-speed, Mustang Fastback driven by Steve McQueen??????

If it is the same car as above, I heard the guy paid 150K for it back then. If that is the case the owner made one hell of a profit.

 

[ecorse66]

Actually, that's the remake Eleanor. Here's the original!



Dave T.

 

[DavidMidgley]

Dave T. you are so correct! I think there was only one of the 71 model cars at that!

So, where is that car now?

 

[ecorse66]

Dave T. you are so correct! I think there was only one of the 71 model cars at that!

So, where is that car now?

Good question, David! I thought it would be easy to locate with the internet resources available today, but a quick search found nothing. I think it still exists as there is an interview with H.B. Halicki's widow with filmed a few years ago and the Mustang sitting in the background. At least the original movie is available on DVD (even BluRay) and is light years better than the remake even though it was filmed for about $1.98! The chase scene is still a classic and perhaps the longest ever filmed. Best of all the stunts were real, no CG graphics and no Nicholas Cage.

Dave T.

 

[qdog64]

the original car is in a museum i cant remember where but i remember watching the movie and they comentated that the car is in a museum

 

[Classic BULLITT]

The original Eleanor is rather in Denise Halickis home garage as of 2013. It had been on display at a museum for a long time. I think Donald Farr from MM did an interview with her recently or on their blog site.

I think that from the 67 Eleanor there are 7 or so survivors plus numerous "sold as originals".

Here is a link to Dave Singletons "official Eleanor movie car registry":
http://theeleanormustangforum.com/showthread.php?817-The-Official-Movie-Car-Registry