Ford’s Mustang is one of the most popular cars ever built. Introduced in 1964, it immediately became the car to own and never looked back. Available as a coupe, convertible, or fastback, its versatility wasn’t lost on anyone who wanted a sporty car. One of those who took notice of its stunning good looks was Carroll Shelby, a man who knew how to build a fast car. Indeed, Shelby’s GT350 tore up racetracks all over the globe and the Mustang became a fearsome competitor both in drag and road racing. Shelby’s relationship with the Ford Mustang lasted for decades and today these cars are among the most sought after in the world. The Mustang also found favor with Hollywood as it was the car to drive in any situation that required raw power. Steve McQueen drove a Mustang in the 1968 film Bullet and Nicholas Cage also ran the streets of Los Angeles in a Mustang named Eleanor for the movie Gone in 60 Seconds. No one could have known it at the time, but Cage’s sleek and fast Eleanor would go on to change the face of the Mustang for generations to come.
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Offered here is a tribute to this legend in the way of a 1968 GT500E that features all of the attributes of the GT500 and Eleanor car in a convertible that’s ready for the open road. All of the body panels have been carefully fitted and the fine craftsmanship is clearly evident in all facets of this build. Finished in Ford’s Wimbledon White” this Mustang carries black centerline hood stripes and the GT500E on the sides for a performance look that’s all business. Under the hood is a performance built V-8 in an engine compartment that’s nicely detailed. A performance exhaust exits from built in side ports in the rockers and the sound is pure power. The interior is finished in black and just sitting in this Mustang gives an air of spirited driving. A center mounted tachometer monitors rpms and shifting is handled through Hurst. A teak steering wheel adds a nice touch and an aftermarket sound system adds punch on a fine summer day.
Perhaps the appeal of the Mustang is found in its versatility as it can be modified to suit the taste of anyone. This Mustang GT500E with its astonishing performance and quality build is a car that can be driven anywhere with reliability and dependability. The aggressive stance of this GT500E leaves no doubt that it means business and is a true tribute to the American performance car.
