For Sale: 1967 Ford Mustang in Poway, California

1967 Shelby Mustang tribute GT 500-E �Eleanor�

Purchased January 25, 2010 at the Russo and Steele Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona

I used to have a �67 Mustang 390 fastback in highschool. This car represents to me the best of the best and is also a famous car from the movie �Gone in Sixty Seconds� with Nicholas Cage. This was better than any car I could purchase from a manufacturer, and I could personalize the customizing.

When I purchased the car, it already came with a great history. See �Modified Mustangs and Fords article,� and check out MustangOnlyOne.com This car was an original GT S-code big block car. Pete Santini, of Santini Auto Body (aired in �Overhaulin� show), did the all-steel body.  Pete took 18 months at a cost of $30k to complete the rotisserie, media-blast, fabrication, molds, and paint. This was the first seamless Body Eleanor, making it stand above the other Eleanor clones. Kevin Priest, of Hi-Tech German, put together the drive train. The engine was special ordered from Ford Racing as a GT-40 mill will aluminum heads, balanced and blueprinted as a stroked 351 to a 392 CID. It has forged pistons, roller cam lifters, and came with a Holley 850 carburetor, a �Be Cool� radiator with double fans. Ford racing makes a crate motor; model #: M-6007-C392RT, which is 430 HP with 450 foot pounds of torque, which I believe this engine to be. There was also a 175 HP NOS system, bringing the HP over 600! (previous owner claims 650 HP). It has a C-6 automatic transmission, and the front suspension is a �Custom & Rod Motor� rack and pinion. The rear end is a heavy duty 9� Currie 3.73:1. Shocks coil over front and rear, with disc brakes all around. The interior was mostly original, except for the Signature on the glove box, the instrument cluster upgrade to high performance 160MPH, and the Shelby steering wheel. The wheels are 17�x10� S/C PE Engineering with Shelby Cobra Snake Spinners. The previous owner, Art, had completed all of his work on her in December of 2006.

I bought Eleanor in January of 2010, and sent her to �The Mustang Shop,� owned by Jon Dinger in Chandler, Arizona. She was there for two years as I kept making changes. 

Modifications that were done at �The Mustang Shop�

• Change out C6 transmission for a new Tremec TKO 600 5 speed with racing clutch 
• Install Shelby Roll Bar
• Replace old seats with new leather Procar Elite seats
• New Pioneer touch screen audio system with GPS, Pandora, XM radio, bluetooth for hands free, custom subwoofer box, iPod and iPhone connection
• Custom mounted speakers, door panels, center console, with carbon fiber vinyl
• Added Power windows, replaced visors and vent window frame
• Upgraded wiring with terminal block, Painless 7 circuit isolator, maxi fuses, 100 amp alternator, 5 point ground, atop fuse panel, and starter solenoid
• Hurricane under dash A/C, by Old Air Products
• New Billet Specialities Tru Trac system with polished: 105 amp alternator, water pump, power steering, and Sanden SD-7 A/C compressor
• Repair heaters and exhaust system, then Jet Hot Coat complete exhaust system
• New 140-9801 Wilwood 6 piston racing 13� cross drilled front rotors with new braided lines to replace 10� rotors. The rears have 4 piston 11� Wilwood rotors
• Custom built aluminum 4 bar Truss kit
• Custom built sub frame connectors under seat platforms on top of torque boxes to go around side exhaust
• 3 point seat belts
• Milled offsets of rear wheels to clear fenders, new matching lug nuts
• Replace rear springs with 5 leaf reverse eye & shackle kit to lower stance
• New rear shocks KYB gas adjustable
• Upgraded tires to Michelin Pilots, Fronts 225-45 ZR17, and Rears 255-40-ZR17
• Hood low tension springs replaced so there is no need for support rod
• New Optima battery with custom box in trunk
• Replace gas trunk shocks and custom truck upholstery
• Custom new fuel filler neck with overflow located in truck, for easy refueling
• Upgraded Be Cool radiator with custom aluminum shroud and high output double Ford cooling fans for improved engine cooling
• New Quick fuel SS-750 Super Street double dog leg carburetor with electric choke to replace the 850 Holley with manual choke
• Added �Go Baby Go� button to shifter (just like in the movie), and replaced hoses with steel braided lines for 200 HP Nitrous Oxide System
• Upgraded PIA Eleanor lights
• New MSD ignition CDI with rev control

Additional work done by �Super Rides, by Jordan� in Escondido, CA:

• Install rearview mirror with compass, temp, and 3-button remote
• Replace horns and add relay
• Install door lock switch
• Replace fuel pump
• Fabricate and install Modern Hood latches to replace hold down pins and cables
• Fabricate paint matched shroud from radiator to front grill
• Installed PCV valve for better crankcase breathing
• Replace pinion seal 
• Fix interior rattles
• Remove battery box and install cutoff switch, to make additional trunk space
• Complete shake down list of miscellaneous items

I will be a car nut for the rest of my life. I have had six collector cars to date, and now have reduced that to my two favorites: Eleanor, and my �69 Camaro RSSS with a 502 crate motor, also very well built. Both cars have won many awards. Eleanor won the first show that I took her to in Escondido, �Cruisin� Grand,� in July of 2012. She was also invited to an event in Escondido called �Immortalized Then and Now� in August of 2012, one of 22 cars selected for the event. 

I have sacrificed many hours and dollars to get both of these cars completely ready for long road rallies. I have spent well over $50k on additions and improvements to Eleanor!! Nearly that on the Camaro as well!

Both cars look like trailer queen, yet don�t let their looks deceive you. They are more than road-ready!! I have taken the Camaro on a few rallies and plan to do the same with Eleanor. As of today, I have not yet received any offers on either car, but as they say� everything is for sale at the right price, for the right person!