DREAMCAR WISH LIST - Eleanor Of “Gone in 60 Seconds” I just stole fifty cars in one night! Im a little tired, little wired, and I think I deserve a little appreciation! This collector car icon piloted in the movie by retired master car thief Memphis Raines, played by Nicholas Cage, is the real McCoy. Several cars were built to handle various duties in the filming of “Gone,” but this is serial number 7R02C179710, the “Hero” car driven by Cage during filming and the model used in movie close-ups, posters and promotional materials. Built by Cinema Vehicle Services, the original concept drawing for the car was the work of well-known hot rod designer Steve Stanford. The builders were able to mock up the body pieces of the GT500 on a Mustang using clay and wood. Molds were then made to produce a new fiberglass front end filled with high-powered PIAA driving lights, new fender flares, side skirts and scoops, hood and trunk lid. To give the car big-screen performance, it was treated to a 351/400 HP Ford crate engine, which shares room with a front subframe body brace by Total Control Products, LLC. This progenitor of the Eleanor revolution is relatively untouched inside with the exception of an Autometer Sport Comp Monster tach, fire extinguisher, Go-Baby-Go shift knob button for Line Lock and a switch for activating a nitrous injection system. #supercarsunday
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:27:51 +0000
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