1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Eleanor

The new 1967 Mustang was followed with a new Shelby.It featured a 1967 Mercury Cougar tail light panel minus the chrome trim,a flip-up spoiler, and two sets of air scoops on each side. This was also the first American car to feature a factory roll bar.This year also saw the introduction of the
GT500 alongside the continued
GT350.The new GT500 featured a 428-in³ (7 L) big-block V8.
This is also one of the most famous Shelby Mustangs. A modified GT500 clone, known as "Eleanor",was
featured alongside Nicholas Cage in the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds.Jim Morrison of the 60's Rock & Roll group "The Doors" owned a 1967 Shelby GT500 that he transferred to the Zeppelin Publishing Company just before his death in 1971.The exact location of the "Blue Lady" today is unknown. The Morrison Mustang is a muchsought after treasure and a documentary on the car is scheduled to be released in 2008.This GT500 was also featured in Jim Morrison's art film, "HWY." The GT500 was also featured in the animeGunsmith Cats.A convertible prototype of the GT500 was made in 1967,which was designated to be scrapped. Before Ford Motor Co. could destroy the prototype,it was stolen. The car was eventually recovered by Ford and sold as '68.

Specifications:

Engine Type: Super Cobra jet V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 7019 cc / 428.3 cu in
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 249.8 kw / 335.0 bhp @ 3200 rpm
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 596.56 nm / 440 ft lbs @ 3400 rpm
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes: Kelsey-Hayes Discs / drums
Tires: Goodyear Super Wide-Oval E70X15
Length: 4826 mm / 190 in
Weight: 1919 kg / 4230 lbs
Acceleration 0-62 mphs: 6.0 seconds
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Fuel economy EPA (1/100): 11 / 12 mpg
Base Price:$40,930.00