Gave me chicken skin for REAL!! This is my dream car. I'm a Firebird chick, but a Shelby GT is my vision (esp with a KR Police Interceptor with boost/nitrous)
I’m not a mustang guy but that never stopped me from thinking Eleanor was a badass. I was able to get a sense of how well she handled through the way the video was shot. Well done 👍
Australia has plenty of history as far as muscle cars with wicked sounding V8 exhausts go , but this is the most evil sounding naturally aspirated V8 I have had the pleasure of listening to , terrific job on an equally impressive car . Many aussies will say our old school muscle cars in general look better than most American iterations , but this is beautiful .
Fantastic car. I'm a huge Mustang fan and this is super cool. Classic Mustang with the all the right parts but still driveable. And a ton of fun to drive any which way you want.
The Quality of this shops craftsmanship is just Outstanding! Using Roush Power under the hood ensures Performance and Reliability and Longevity second to none. Outstanding!🤘🏼 I would Love to have this shop build me a Holley Injected Roush 427 PROCHARGED BULLITT!
SAME HERE MY DFEAMVEHICLE AS WELL BUT MY OTHER DREAM VEHICLE IS A 70 BOSS 429 MUSTANG AS WELL SO AS YA MAY MAY NOT ALREADY BE ABLE TA TELL I'M A LITERAL DIEHARD MUSTANG FAN
@@srhatfield Eleanor is Yellowish 71' Mustang Mach 1 don't know what you talking about watch it here on youtube ;) (one of the best car stunts ever made /watch?v=M51mNko43RM)
@@srhatfield bullet was not just a stock mustang... Yes.. it didn't have all the body work this has.. but that's the point... Infact... The bullet 390 is a million time more rare than these...
@@BarnaculesYou keep leaving this comment on several posts. I familiarized myself with the B is for Build situation and I’m pretty sure the guys who made _this_ build did all the paperwork and received all the licensing to put the ‘Eleanor’ name on _this_ car.
Love it. Incredible work on such an amazing car. Fun fact: I did the Nic Cage sound-alike at the end of Gone in 60 Seconds when it fades to black, "Ah, don't do this to me." :)
@@MistaVauros Nick hate's doing is own ADR - Automated Dialog Replacement for films. I worked in LA for 22 years as a voice actor. For 10 years, when Nic was in his prime, I was fortunate enough to have voiced many films and projects doing sound a-likes for Nic.
@@SOLDOZER When I worked on Gone in 60 Seconds, I was told by the voice director that Jerry Bruckheimer said up front that Nic does not like doing his ADR. That’s all that I know. This worked great for me as a voice actor, as I can do a pretty dead-on Nic Cage sound alike. I was lucky enough to have worked on many Nic Cage films and projects during his heyday.
ive always told everyone that people who love one car, or say that one car is their dream car are stupid, but i completely understand, somehow came across this car and i just cant stop thinking about it, and now its my dream car
I may say that's my favorite this is my favorite..... But Eleanor will ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART AS "MY FAVORITE" car of all time!!! Truly majestic creature.
When I googled that engine and then hit the shopping tab, I laughed. No Mustang comes close to it in the build world, so shiny, perfectly bricked, etc.
My Grandma's/(Mom) name was Eleanor.. She and my Grandpa along w/my Dad raised my identical twin sister and I. Mom passed away not so very long ago she lived to be 99. Growing up w/lots of aunts and uncles and a young father. We grew up w/ muscle/sports cars AND motorcycles. Enjoyed the video! 👍
Absolutely awesome what you guys are doing at fusion, a credit to all the guys at fusion. Well worth the $250-$300 k , I think that people that put up comments about been not original are jealous, they need to get over themselves and enjoy what’s been birthed( Eleanor)
That's right the hell with original my 1968 fierbird is nowhere never original way better and safer than original love these cars!! Just awesome period!!!
Wow, great video, great quality video production and shots, well done! 👍🏻 And I love these shops working hard and making such top-quality, fully-drivable show cars. No babying this one!! 👍🏻
My favourite car of all time I know it’s been done over and over but this one from this builder is the best I’m buying one ☝️ lov the vids keep em rolling nan
A truly bad ass piece of machinery by far. One of the most iconic movie cars in history to date. I would take this car over any newer model, any day of the week. I am a huge fan of classic muscle cars and anyone who is a car lover would agree, classic mustangs started it all.
@@SOLDOZER Not anymore, finally a judge with some sense stopped her BS trademark and forced her to give what cars she still has to their rightful owners. She can no longer steal people's cars.
@@SOLDOZER She was, for years and years judges were allowing her to sue anyone that named their cars "eleanor" and in the lawsuits she demanded the cars. Finally after years (since her husband passed) a federal judge stepped up and said what has been allowed is simply illegal. I can't remember the whole case but I'm pretty sure she was demanded to give back all cars in her warehouses to their rightful owners. I could be wrong, I just know she no longer can take them or sue.
Nothing like the sound of a brutal American V8. It makes a sound like a rock ‘n’ roll song. It’s so addicting. You can’t get enough of it. Gorgeous Car! 😍 🐎 Mustangs Forever 🐎
Great to see this video. I have myself now three years behind to making same looking, all the way, Eleanor Mustang. Big project but this summer is ready to road!
Oh man pure muscle, impressive road handling. When I was in grade school during the 60s my dad, and my uncle's drove Ford's Chevy's, and Pontiac's... I loved the power. Excellent video fellas. Cpl. Cano Honorably Discharged Marine Corps Veteran
@Eternal Cowboy there are many cars i would take over this but rolling gag, i disagree. To me its like the cars from fast and furious. Although i wouldnt put all those stickers and lights on my own car, the cars from that movie is what we all grew up on and they all deserve a place! Back in the day anyone would have killed for one of those hero cars and now nahh they are all wack... smh
@@fishpony1211 what he means by the running gag thing is that basically Eleasnore is a trademark for a company, so if you even CALL anything that, they can sue you. B is For Build had his repro literally stolen out from under him by a lawsuit (after it was finished of course). So they pretty much burned every bridge in the restoration world. Like all of them. At once.
@@vette63 Not if you make a deal with them and cut them in on it. Also, if you're doing a quality build one off, they may sign off on it just for the highervisibility of their name.
I clicked a link explaining the legality of building a Eleanore car. You know what else was gone in 60 seconds, my enthusiasm for this car. F#ck this car and F#ck the greedy corporate entity that enforce such bs corporate tactics. If your goal was to kill a brand, I applaud your efforts.
My goal was to show a great car. Fusion doesn’t have any sort in the legal other than paying $25K in licensing for every Eleanor they produce. I stay away from the politics and simply enjoy a well built car like this
I remember those... I wonder whatever happened to them, they were using their license so I think they're still safe to call Eleanor's right? I remember looking at a behind the scenes of their shop everything.
@@PACKERMAN2077 I believe they convicted the owner of title washing, but it didn't really seem like he was trying to defraud anyone, just took too much liberty in building them, without considering all points of the law in regards to building them. They were definitely officially licensed Shelby products and Ford even gave the cars new VINs. In typical fashion, both Ford and Shelby walked away from him after the government took issue.
I’m surprised Denise didn’t order them all confiscated from their owners on sole technicality since she doesn’t give a crap about the cars or the community and only wants money.
@@Oldfolks420 After reading about the story, it didn't seem like the company was actually guilty of title washing and that they were prosecuted on a technicality, what's your understanding of the situation?
You know there are a lot of Great Muscle cars out there from all the manufactures from the sixties. I remember back when I was a teenager. They roamed the streets and a drag race waited at every stoplight. Back then gas was inexpensive, 25 cents a gallon. I really enjoyed Chevy Chevelles, Plymouth Road Runners, and the Fords. But there was one car for me... The body style just spoke Appeal. It's style just caught my eye. For me there isn't anything that could make it more inviting. This is it. The Ford Muscle Car Mustang. Trying to tell a younger generation the way it was back then...well I just don't have the words. But I have the memories, and they will be with me forever and a day. I am going to close my eyes and go back there right now...5/18/23
Very high quality builds from Fusion and that’s exactly what we showed. I stay out of the political elements involved with this car, name and copyrights
@@AutotopiaLA Agreed and I appreciate that. In its own right, this is a well sorted car. Between companies like Fusion and Revology, amazing turnkey restomods with amazing good looks, modern performance and mated to a 6 speed manual give me hope for the future.
@@dieseldabz7104 Denise is a garbage human being and I don’t particularly like Fusion Motor Company for continuing to fund her legal team licensing and building this car despite what it stands for now. I wonder if they tell their customers what happened to Chris when they order one up. I wouldn’t want to show up to a cars and coffee in Eleanor after what it represents now.
Sounds like it has a screw supercharger under the hood (maybe has an all gear driven camshaft setup? no typical timing chains).. and with the exhaust tone too... KICK ASS car!!
I'm not a Mustang fan, But this ride is badass ! I'll stick to my 71 Cuda and 71 Challenger. Bought them both in the Mid 70's in excellent condition, still own them both in 2022.
As a true Shelby Fan Eleanor is an amazing powerful machine 427 and so much handling the awareness that this car brings up to the experience totally fan and unbelievable awesome feeling loving it all day long thanks guys. Made. My day an more exciting to love her 💕
Nice car, glad to see you do one of the 'proper' ones. The Eleanor from the 2000 rendition of Gone in 60 Seconds is definitely a love it or hate it car as is the movie with car enthusiasts but for me it is one of my all time favorites. It looks like they have a really nice product. And that sound, it really does sound like the car in the movie: I've seen the ending at least 100 times and the sound really does match the movie. I don't deny it likely takes near that money for a quality to shop to build one of these cars including the LABOR but that is still a HUGE chunk of change no matter how you look at it as it is still a Mustang at the end of the day, plus, they are building several of the same car meaning they are stamping out the same body panels in bulk numbers; it is not like it is a one off custom where every detail is a design of its own. While the cost of quality labor is what it is, there are probably ways to trim the cost down some in terms of the hard parts like the use of carbon fiber which I personally wouldn't "need" or want exposed on a 60's era muscle car as I think it's more fitting on something like a European exotic but to each their own. I have to imagine that you are also paying for that licensed name too. Speaking of which, the company Classic Recreations has been putting out these cars for a long time too including variants of it, BTW, and I believe a while back they also claimed to be the "one and only true Eleanor." Going on their website just now, though, it appears that may have changed but I haven't followed all the logistics around the rights to that name as many have been commenting here about.
Gorgeous car. Back when I turn 21 my first car was 1995 GT Mustang love that car but this one is phenomena Mustang. very touch of work is amazing. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video a true beauty.
Absolutely stunning. World of wheels is this weekend here in KC. Can't wait to go and see what bitchin rides are there this year. Great vid again Shawn
Shawn, I would love to own one of these cars. Hell! However, by the time I got it to Canada it would probably cost around $400,000 plus duty, rate of exchange etc. To lighten the car even more it might be awesome to see full carbon fiber doors as an option. They could even use sound deadner to give it that nice closing door sound. The interior part of the doors, and jams, may even be fully exposed carbon fiber (like the trunk edges) with billet chrome and leather accents on the panels. The artistic side of my brain is working overtime again.
Cool car, indeed. I'd still opt for a 427 GT40 or Cobra from Superformance. In this price range it's all about what you really dig and there are very cool choices if you have the bread to make it happen.
Not to be a hater but for 300 Grand you would kind of expect IRS I would not expect it to be a drag race car so you're looking more like canyons and back Rhodes. just my thoughts
Id really love to have one with a voodoo engine, sequential 6 speed, hydro handbrake, s550 front and rear subframes with drift american front angle kit, fortune auto coilovers all the way around, black on black on black on black with flat raw carbon stripes. Hell yeah.
exactly. I was about to warn Autotopia about the ridiculous of the guys that purchased the name but it looks like they are singing their praises. Heck no. They have absolutely and ruthlessly destroyed lives over a f'ing name. I understand copyright infringement and handling that but to the extent these guys did I can't watch the video and I have to give it a thumbs down. I hate that I am even commenting on this as I don't want to promote the algorithm.
And.... it's not a Shelby my problem is to be a real picture car at least on the outside you have to slap that G.T. 500 across the lower body and add those Shelby emblems. I'm not sure if the hero car actually had Shelby 427 under the hood.
I understand all the comments about copyright infringement from a different perspective...I was a working musician all of my life and was glad we had protection from theft of our music
@@AutotopiaLA defending your copyright is completely valid and required. It’s why people do it. The reason people are mad is because the word Eleanor is the only thing they have rights to. Someone tried to make a tribute to it and had their project (and livelihood) taken from them, without a C&D (that we know of). Imagine if a chain of dealerships had called themselves Autotopia and just came over and yoinked your channel. Or if everyone who ever made a Camaro SS clone was subject to licensing claims and forfeiture. The dude was marrying a 2015 mustang with a 1967 body. He made the mistake of calling it an Eleanor tribute, and they took away part of his livelihood and his work, then did whatever with it. That’s right up there with frivolous copyright lawsuits in my opinion. I’ve had to deal with a few patent trolls personally, it’s never fun. So my opinion, and apparently the prevailing opinion of the car community, is screw these guys in particular.
@@Brianlikescars didn’t know that was the case. I was told they own the name as well as the likeness. However it goes that sucks that people get hurt in the process like the guy you referred to. Sticky situation but I truly appreciate the quality of the car built by Fusion. It’s a seriously high quality build
Man...wazzup with all the "HATERS" out there? It is what it is O.K.? It's absolutely stunning in every sense of the word and I'm sorry that both you and me don't have $280K laying around to buy one. Being licensed keeps things real and well worth the money.
Beautiful era and theme appropriate vehicle. Great craftsmanship. Price tag is steep though. With that budget I am sure you could build similar for a lot less
Just don't call it Eleanor or you best believe Denise will take it and add it to the collection of cars the shitty court system allows her to do over a name. A lot of people's lives have been absolutely ruined by her. The system might as well allow her to take all children named "Eleanor" at this point.
Strangely enough I've never been a fan of Eleanors. I understand the draw to them but I'd prefer to have a one off custom or restomod for the money. Great video as always!
No I never thought they looked good either... And I normally like Shelby things but on a mustang of that model year I just like it lean without the body kit and the color is here or there. I thought the movie was a flop so why did it stick around become such a cultural icon?
So many people hate on these cars but as you can see they are built right for sure. Kinda high but if they were cheap they couldn’t build enough of them Ultimately this is my personal favorite movie car of all time. Just perfect!
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It’s a good car. I raced it online in forza and recorded its performance in one of my videos. 670 Hp one motor.
what is there website so i can get my hands on one?
As a Mustang enthusiast, the Eleanor is the ride I want to ride in at least just one time in my lifetime. Looks gorgeous!!
You can build it yourself now
I know the guy who has one of the original three that’s still in circulation!
I love how it has the actual sound as the movie car. The exhaust alone gets your adrenalin going.
Gave me chicken skin for REAL!! This is my dream car. I'm a Firebird chick, but a Shelby GT is my vision (esp with a KR Police Interceptor with boost/nitrous)
It’s a good car. I raced it online in forza and recorded its performance in one of my videos. 670 Hp one motor.
To each their own I find it beautiful. Sounds, looks, speed, build quality. Good work guys.
That car is to die for , man oh man!!!! It has a killer sound
I know the guy who has one of the original three that’s still in circulation!
I’m not a mustang guy but that never stopped me from thinking Eleanor was a badass. I was able to get a sense of how well she handled through the way the video was shot. Well done 👍
Ya, not a big mustang guy either but God I love this car
In the end it's a Ford!! Fool
Same lane fellas but this one yeah
lol I had to forget about her my account said hell no
Australia has plenty of history as far as muscle cars with wicked sounding V8 exhausts go , but this is the most evil sounding naturally aspirated V8 I have had the pleasure of listening to , terrific job on an equally impressive car . Many aussies will say our old school muscle cars in general look better than most American iterations , but this is beautiful .
Fantastic car. I'm a huge Mustang fan and this is super cool. Classic Mustang with the all the right parts but still driveable. And a ton of fun to drive any which way you want.
I honestly appreciate the work these guys do just to keep this classic car alive true craftsmanship.
Beautiful car
The Quality of this shops craftsmanship is just Outstanding! Using Roush Power under the hood ensures Performance and Reliability and Longevity second to none. Outstanding!🤘🏼 I would Love to have this shop build me a Holley Injected Roush 427 PROCHARGED BULLITT!
This is my dream car! Simply amazing and very well put together.
SAME HERE MY DFEAMVEHICLE AS WELL BUT MY OTHER DREAM VEHICLE IS A 70 BOSS 429 MUSTANG AS WELL SO AS YA MAY MAY NOT ALREADY BE ABLE TA TELL I'M A LITERAL DIEHARD MUSTANG FAN
Best part of your videos are the ride alongs… best on UA-cam! Best car videos on you tube really!! Keep it up man! Great channel!
Just amazing, there hasn’t been such an amazing cult classic car since the Bullet in my opinion. Simply gorgeous, great work Fusion.
The Bullitt is just a green Mustang with no spoilers.. it doesn't have the kind of presence that Eleanor does.
@@srhatfield Eleanor is Yellowish 71' Mustang Mach 1 don't know what you talking about watch it here on youtube ;) (one of the best car stunts ever made /watch?v=M51mNko43RM)
@@srhatfield FALSE. The 1968 390 GT Bullitt Mustang was highly modified other than the cosmetics
@@srhatfield bullet was not just a stock mustang... Yes.. it didn't have all the body work this has.. but that's the point... Infact... The bullet 390 is a million time more rare than these...
@@strydyrhellzrydyr1345, I’m a mustang guy but you know the ol 390s couldn’t run with the the 440s
Fusion is the best eleanor/fastback builder in the world !! The fitment and the use of other parts are amazing!
Agreed all the way
It's cool to see someone build outstanding cars the fit of everything comes thru love the motor and exhaust
Look up B is for Build and Eleanor and let me know if you still like the car after seeing what it represents now.
@@BarnaculesYou keep leaving this comment on several posts. I familiarized myself with the B is for Build situation and I’m pretty sure the guys who made _this_ build did all the paperwork and received all the licensing to put the ‘Eleanor’ name on _this_ car.
Not gonna lie that’s the best sound I’ve ever heard in my life.
Love it. Incredible work on such an amazing car. Fun fact: I did the Nic Cage sound-alike at the end of Gone in 60 Seconds when it fades to black, "Ah, don't do this to me." :)
Why didn’t Nick do it himself?
@@MistaVauros Nick hate's doing is own ADR - Automated Dialog Replacement for films. I worked in LA for 22 years as a voice actor. For 10 years, when Nic was in his prime, I was fortunate enough to have voiced many films and projects doing sound a-likes for Nic.
@@davefouquette4192 Ah, Ok. You just taught me something. Never heard that term/acronym until now.
@@davefouquette4192 He hates doing his own ADR or just hates having to go back and do it?
@@SOLDOZER When I worked on Gone in 60 Seconds, I was told by the voice director that Jerry Bruckheimer said up front that Nic does not like doing his ADR. That’s all that I know. This worked great for me as a voice actor, as I can do a pretty dead-on Nic Cage sound alike. I was lucky enough to have worked on many Nic Cage films and projects during his heyday.
ive always told everyone that people who love one car, or say that one car is their dream car are stupid, but i completely understand, somehow came across this car and i just cant stop thinking about it, and now its my dream car
I like how he made reference to B is for Build getting their Eleanore car taken away because it wasn’t properly licensed.
I caught that too, it's great that they can get a laugh out of it.
Can we all agree that it's bogus that they can take someone's property because of ignorance?
@@dugganracecraft welcome to america
To the new America.
@@kevingrantonic8812 it has always been like this
This channel deserves a billion subscribers
Incredible piece of engineering and art.
I may say that's my favorite this is my favorite..... But Eleanor will ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART AS "MY FAVORITE" car of all time!!! Truly majestic creature.
I know the guy who has one of the original three that’s still in circulation!
I had a Roush 427IR in my Pro Touring Cougar, it was Great ! Pulled hard, started every time, no issues.
What year was your car and what rear end did you have?
@@turdferguson8227 1970 Mercury Cougar, Art Morrison, triangulated 4 bar rear end kit.
When I googled that engine and then hit the shopping tab, I laughed. No Mustang comes close to it in the build world, so shiny, perfectly bricked, etc.
I'm no mustang guy. But this is one of the coolest movie cars... i love it. Thanks for explaining this ride.
One of my top favs too
Yoel and the team at Fusion are a amazing! My wife loves her Eleanor so much! 🖤
They really are amazing. Good people and the work is as good as it gets
My Grandma's/(Mom) name was Eleanor..
She and my Grandpa along w/my Dad raised my identical twin sister and I.
Mom passed away not so very long ago she lived to be 99.
Growing up w/lots of aunts and uncles and a young father. We grew up w/ muscle/sports cars AND motorcycles.
Enjoyed the video! 👍
Absolutely awesome what you guys are doing at fusion, a credit to all the guys at fusion. Well worth the $250-$300 k , I think that people that put up comments about been not original are jealous, they need to get over themselves and enjoy what’s been birthed( Eleanor)
Anyone that has anything bad to say about this or Fusion is a donkey.
That's right the hell with original my 1968 fierbird is nowhere never original way better and safer than original love these cars!! Just awesome period!!!
I know the guy who has one of the original three that’s still in circulation!
Wow, great video, great quality video production and shots, well done! 👍🏻
And I love these shops working hard and making such top-quality, fully-drivable show cars. No babying this one!! 👍🏻
My favourite car of all time I know it’s been done over and over but this one from this builder is the best I’m buying one ☝️ lov the vids keep em rolling nan
Your buying one....ok bullshitter. You couldn't buy a go kart
Beautiful attention of details, really great job for Fusion Motor Co.! I love it!👏😍
They really nail it with no corners cut at all
I'm not a huge mustang guy but A+ on the quality of the build!
Quality is as good as it gets imo
The work and quality of the cars they are putting out is stunning, i`m a Mopar guy, but if I were a millionare, I would be there tomorrow for mine.
As a Chevy guy I can say without a doubt mustangs have the best exhaust sounds
The Car that got me into cars. What a machine. Beautiful. I really like the mix of old with the new. Great work.
As far as movie cars go, this is definitely at the top of the list. Not one compromise in the build. Bravo.
Agreed all the way here
A truly bad ass piece of machinery by far. One of the most iconic movie cars in history to date. I would take this car over any newer model, any day of the week. I am a huge fan of classic muscle cars and anyone who is a car lover would agree, classic mustangs started it all.
Very good and quality built car. What a sound! Really deep bellowing sound from thar Roush engine. Keep the good cars comin!
Such a high quality build in all respects. Love the sounds and the drive!!
So how do you give a thumbs down to one of these beauties. I love cars. Not brands. This one is amazing
Because some people really don't like carbon fiber
@@collincrisp1638Even though it’s far lighter and stronger than sheet metal, aluminum and fiberglass.
The sound of this car is incredible. Absolutely perfect
So that's where all the fastbacks went. All kidding aside, one of the nicest exhaust note and over-all build.
Seeing as they have some how got a license from Denise, I'd say they been getting cars from her that she STOLE from others.
@@violentdawg No, they just have to write her checks.
@@SOLDOZER Not anymore, finally a judge with some sense stopped her BS trademark and forced her to give what cars she still has to their rightful owners. She can no longer steal people's cars.
@@violentdawg I heard she was running around suing everyone with a Mustang.
@@SOLDOZER She was, for years and years judges were allowing her to sue anyone that named their cars "eleanor" and in the lawsuits she demanded the cars. Finally after years (since her husband passed) a federal judge stepped up and said what has been allowed is simply illegal. I can't remember the whole case but I'm pretty sure she was demanded to give back all cars in her warehouses to their rightful owners. I could be wrong, I just know she no longer can take them or sue.
Nothing like the sound of a brutal American V8. It makes a sound like a rock ‘n’ roll song. It’s so addicting. You can’t get enough of it. Gorgeous Car! 😍
🐎 Mustangs Forever 🐎
WOW.... just....WOW.... GORGEOUS car! Worth every penny!!!
I agree especially when you see what components are used and the quality of fit and finish
That looks and sounds fantastic and you guys forgot the flatbed jump on the test drive, lol.
Damn.....I don't know what to say. Absolutely beautiful! One of the loves of my life. Sick shop too....🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Agreed all the way here
Great to see this video. I have myself now three years behind to making same looking, all the way, Eleanor Mustang. Big project but this summer is ready to road!
Oh man pure muscle, impressive road handling. When I was in grade school during the 60s my dad, and my uncle's drove Ford's Chevy's, and Pontiac's... I loved the power. Excellent video fellas.
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Glad you liked it. Such a killer ride
“Impressive road handling”?? 👍🏻🤣
Super humble builder…badass car…Love it!!!
The nostalgia is unreal! That car means everything to every car guy! So bad ass...
@Eternal Cowboy there are many cars i would take over this but rolling gag, i disagree. To me its like the cars from fast and furious. Although i wouldnt put all those stickers and lights on my own car, the cars from that movie is what we all grew up on and they all deserve a place! Back in the day anyone would have killed for one of those hero cars and now nahh they are all wack... smh
@@fishpony1211 what he means by the running gag thing is that basically Eleasnore is a trademark for a company, so if you even CALL anything that, they can sue you. B is For Build had his repro literally stolen out from under him by a lawsuit (after it was finished of course).
So they pretty much burned every bridge in the restoration world. Like all of them. At once.
@@Brianlikescars crap didnt know.
That's the dream car!
That 427 sound incredible
Love the car, but all the “Eleanor” badging just makes it tacky. I don’t think the original design had that.
Yeah you're right I believe in the movie it actually had Shelby badging on it. 😎
The first company to do this, Unique Performance, simply had a GT500E badge on the car and that was pretty tasteful.
If you built one like the original with Shelby badges you would get sued by Shelby. Can't win either way.
@@vette63
Not if you make a deal with them and cut them in on it. Also, if you're doing a quality build one off, they may sign off on it just for the highervisibility of their name.
@@americanosbadassius9292 nice to know👍
I clicked a link explaining the legality of building a Eleanore car. You know what else was gone in 60 seconds, my enthusiasm for this car. F#ck this car and F#ck the greedy corporate entity that enforce such bs corporate tactics. If your goal was to kill a brand, I applaud your efforts.
My goal was to show a great car. Fusion doesn’t have any sort in the legal other than paying $25K in licensing for every Eleanor they produce. I stay away from the politics and simply enjoy a well built car like this
Still a fan of the Unique Performance builds that came out 15 years ago.
I remember those... I wonder whatever happened to them, they were using their license so I think they're still safe to call Eleanor's right?
I remember looking at a behind the scenes of their shop everything.
Never saw one up close but they did look great
@@PACKERMAN2077
I believe they convicted the owner of title washing, but it didn't really seem like he was trying to defraud anyone, just took too much liberty in building them, without considering all points of the law in regards to building them. They were definitely officially licensed Shelby products and Ford even gave the cars new VINs. In typical fashion, both Ford and Shelby walked away from him after the government took issue.
I’m surprised Denise didn’t order them all confiscated from their owners on sole technicality since she doesn’t give a crap about the cars or the community and only wants money.
@@Oldfolks420
After reading about the story, it didn't seem like the company was actually guilty of title washing and that they were prosecuted on a technicality, what's your understanding of the situation?
You know there are a lot of Great Muscle cars out there from all the manufactures from the sixties. I remember back when I was a teenager. They roamed the streets and a drag race waited at every stoplight. Back then gas was inexpensive, 25 cents a gallon. I really enjoyed Chevy Chevelles, Plymouth Road Runners, and the Fords. But there was one car for me... The body style just spoke Appeal. It's style just caught my eye. For me there isn't anything that could make it more inviting. This is it. The Ford Muscle Car Mustang. Trying to tell a younger generation the way it was back then...well I just don't have the words. But I have the memories, and they will be with me forever and a day. I am going to close my eyes and go back there right now...5/18/23
First 30 seconds of the guy talking and I’m like, damn this guys the real thing
Thats one badass Eleanor Mustang.
I’m a 100% Mopar guy.. but if I had the 280k I’d get one of these!! Thx for sharing as always ✊🏾
So am I. And yes, so would I buy one !
Could build one for $60-80k $18-30k body
Lord that sound is just insane
The level of craftmanship is incredible. Not a fan of this model Mustang but damn it´s a great build!
Quality is tops as are components used
Your favorite car is probably a Grimlin or a pacer
Seeing the movie on vhs bush especially love the car Eleanor wish we could have a car like that
What a beauty... a masterpiece.
Dude when I saw that garage...it has...everything😍! I bet it was like a dream for you to😉
Fusion is a very impressive company and the dealership is insane!!
'Officially' Eleanor is a 1971 Ford Mustang Sportsroof
True but most people know the 2nd movie and the 67
Now it's funny how the lackluster remake of movie used a Superior model of mustang so it became more cherished
That car was an eyesore with a limp motor.
Lmao the 1971 was an ugly turd of a car that's best forgotten
@@fbird90nw Not saying it wasn't. It was just the original, that's all...
What BEAUTIFUL car and the quality shows. It's a looker and a performer. Thanks for posting.
Very high quality builds from Fusion and that’s exactly what we showed. I stay out of the political elements involved with this car, name and copyrights
@@AutotopiaLA Agreed and I appreciate that. In its own right, this is a well sorted car. Between companies like Fusion and Revology, amazing turnkey restomods with amazing good looks, modern performance and mated to a 6 speed manual give me hope for the future.
Not a fan of lady who owns license after taking B is for Build car. Every time I see one now I get a bad taste in my mouth.
She's a greedy C u next Tuesday
@@dieseldabz7104 Denise is a garbage human being and I don’t particularly like Fusion Motor Company for continuing to fund her legal team licensing and building this car despite what it stands for now. I wonder if they tell their customers what happened to Chris when they order one up. I wouldn’t want to show up to a cars and coffee in Eleanor after what it represents now.
@@Barnacules whats the story behind? have no clue but very interested
@Nando Mojito I'm curious too!
@@DIgitusSmartas you can’t see it because they made Chris take all of the videos down
Masterpiece!❤
B is for build....
'Scuse me while I mop the drool. Suh-weet! Awesome fabrication work guys!!
Despite the drama, there is no other car as gorgeous as Eleanor. The lines, those curves, sexy.
It’s one of the best ever and I stay away from the drama and simply enjoy the car
Dodge Charger or Shelby murdered out or 67 stingray.
Love the racing stripes and those lines of 71' Mach1 total raw power
If i could ever afford it(which i can never) I would take one from your workshop and firm. Absolutely great work! Well done. 1 of many Dream cars!
Rien que le moteur est une œuvre d'art à lui tout seul, quel beauté cette Eleanor M Fastback
Sounds like it has a screw supercharger under the hood (maybe has an all gear driven camshaft setup? no typical timing chains).. and with the exhaust tone too... KICK ASS car!!
I'm not a Mustang fan, But this ride is badass ! I'll stick to my 71 Cuda and 71 Challenger. Bought them both in the Mid 70's in excellent condition, still own them both in 2022.
Can I have one.
Nice machine no matter any negatives!!!!
These wonderful people from gone in 60 seconds, they truly love to “share” the experience. (I’m obviously being sarcastic)
Jesus almighty. What a BEAUTIFUL work of art. Great video too.
As motorcycle guy , I would even drive it on a rainy day 👌🏾
As a car guy, I would use it to run over a motorcycle
As a true Shelby Fan Eleanor is an amazing powerful machine 427 and so much handling the awareness that this car brings up to the experience totally fan and unbelievable awesome feeling loving it all day long thanks guys. Made. My day an more exciting to love her 💕
I love this car and especially the ones produced by Fusion. Truly class builds
Nice car, glad to see you do one of the 'proper' ones. The Eleanor from the 2000 rendition of Gone in 60 Seconds is definitely a love it or hate it car as is the movie with car enthusiasts but for me it is one of my all time favorites. It looks like they have a really nice product. And that sound, it really does sound like the car in the movie: I've seen the ending at least 100 times and the sound really does match the movie. I don't deny it likely takes near that money for a quality to shop to build one of these cars including the LABOR but that is still a HUGE chunk of change no matter how you look at it as it is still a Mustang at the end of the day, plus, they are building several of the same car meaning they are stamping out the same body panels in bulk numbers; it is not like it is a one off custom where every detail is a design of its own. While the cost of quality labor is what it is, there are probably ways to trim the cost down some in terms of the hard parts like the use of carbon fiber which I personally wouldn't "need" or want exposed on a 60's era muscle car as I think it's more fitting on something like a European exotic but to each their own. I have to imagine that you are also paying for that licensed name too. Speaking of which, the company Classic Recreations has been putting out these cars for a long time too including variants of it, BTW, and I believe a while back they also claimed to be the "one and only true Eleanor." Going on their website just now, though, it appears that may have changed but I haven't followed all the logistics around the rights to that name as many have been commenting here about.
I don’t know how to add photos from my camera roll to this post. If I work it out I’ll post a couple of photos
absolute beauty.... The person is really a passionate car builder.
Every time I see an Eleanor, I can hear the song playing; Trevor Rabin - The Last Car
Thx to people who makes this legendary car alive !❤
Man!!! Simply an Art Museum!!!😎👍
THE LICENSE IS DEAD , THE LAWSUIT KILLED IT
Gorgeous car. Back when I turn 21 my first car was 1995 GT Mustang love that car but this one is phenomena Mustang. very touch of work is amazing. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video a true beauty.
Absolutely stunning. World of wheels is this weekend here in KC. Can't wait to go and see what bitchin rides are there this year. Great vid again Shawn
Thanks and hopefully you see some great rides there!!
What a beauty….I just saw you guys drive by my office building in the video 😳 WOW…maybe I’ll be lucky enough to actually see one on the streets.
Shawn, I would love to own one of these cars. Hell! However, by the time I got it to Canada it would probably cost around $400,000 plus duty,
rate of exchange etc. To lighten the car even more it might be awesome to see full carbon fiber doors as an option. They could even use sound
deadner to give it that nice closing door sound. The interior part of the doors, and jams, may even be fully exposed carbon fiber (like the trunk
edges) with billet chrome and leather accents on the panels. The artistic side of my brain is working overtime again.
Sounds sweet
That’s an awesome build the quality is next to perfect 👌
It really is and the drive was exceptional imo
Your very fortunate to drive such nice cars.Hopefully one day when I finish my Mustang you can give your opinion of mine
The attention to details is next level on this build , a true work of art. Respect 🫡
Cool car, indeed. I'd still opt for a 427 GT40 or Cobra from Superformance. In this price range it's all about what you really dig and there are very cool choices if you have the bread to make it happen.
I hear ya and probably would do the same but this Eleanor is amazing build quality and the drive is exceptional
@@AutotopiaLA where can I purchase a Elenore at ?
I can watch this video again and again, never get tired
Not to be a hater but for 300 Grand you would kind of expect IRS I would not expect it to be a drag race car so you're looking more like canyons and back Rhodes. just my thoughts
You can make a solid axle handle. Detroit Speed is legit suspension. But yes, for 300 grand an S550 (2015-2021) Mustang IRS should be an option.
Id really love to have one with a voodoo engine, sequential 6 speed, hydro handbrake, s550 front and rear subframes with drift american front angle kit, fortune auto coilovers all the way around, black on black on black on black with flat raw carbon stripes. Hell yeah.
Sadly nothing that has “The E word” on it can never be cool to me again. Screw that company in particular for being scummy.
exactly. I was about to warn Autotopia about the ridiculous of the guys that purchased the name but it looks like they are singing their praises. Heck no. They have absolutely and ruthlessly destroyed lives over a f'ing name. I understand copyright infringement and handling that but to the extent these guys did I can't watch the video and I have to give it a thumbs down. I hate that I am even commenting on this as I don't want to promote the algorithm.
And.... it's not a Shelby my problem is to be a real picture car at least on the outside you have to slap that G.T. 500 across the lower body and add those Shelby emblems. I'm not sure if the hero car actually had Shelby 427 under the hood.
I understand all the comments about copyright infringement from a different perspective...I was a working musician all of my life and was glad we had protection from theft of our music
@@AutotopiaLA defending your copyright is completely valid and required. It’s why people do it. The reason people are mad is because the word Eleanor is the only thing they have rights to. Someone tried to make a tribute to it and had their project (and livelihood) taken from them, without a C&D (that we know of).
Imagine if a chain of dealerships had called themselves Autotopia and just came over and yoinked your channel. Or if everyone who ever made a Camaro SS clone was subject to licensing claims and forfeiture.
The dude was marrying a 2015 mustang with a 1967 body. He made the mistake of calling it an Eleanor tribute, and they took away part of his livelihood and his work, then did whatever with it.
That’s right up there with frivolous copyright lawsuits in my opinion. I’ve had to deal with a few patent trolls personally, it’s never fun.
So my opinion, and apparently the prevailing opinion of the car community, is screw these guys in particular.
@@Brianlikescars didn’t know that was the case. I was told they own the name as well as the likeness. However it goes that sucks that people get hurt in the process like the guy you referred to. Sticky situation but I truly appreciate the quality of the car built by Fusion. It’s a seriously high quality build
Man...wazzup with all the "HATERS" out there? It is what it is O.K.? It's absolutely stunning in every sense of the word and I'm sorry that both you and me don't have $280K laying around to buy one. Being licensed keeps things real and well worth the money.
Beautiful era and theme appropriate vehicle. Great craftsmanship. Price tag is steep though. With that budget I am sure you could build similar for a lot less
Just don't call it Eleanor or you best believe Denise will take it and add it to the collection of cars the shitty court system allows her to do over a name. A lot of people's lives have been absolutely ruined by her. The system might as well allow her to take all children named "Eleanor" at this point.
Awesome video, and you get to drive and stomp on some of these cars, I paint for a living, watching what you do, man I hate my job!
Not trying to be momma hen, but anything could happen in a splint second, you guys need belts on! Look at Paul Walker? Love the channel, just be safe!
Strangely enough I've never been a fan of Eleanors. I understand the draw to them but I'd prefer to have a one off custom or restomod for the money. Great video as always!
You could and you could get it done for a lot less. One could have themselves a really nice example for 50K.
No I never thought they looked good either... And I normally like Shelby things but on a mustang of that model year I just like it lean without the body kit and the color is here or there.
I thought the movie was a flop so why did it stick around become such a cultural icon?
@@PACKERMAN2077 Because everyone can see it's such a beautiful car
@@CryptoElliott yeah much better than the original
@@americanosbadassius9292 Not a chance.
So many people hate on these cars but as you can see they are built right for sure. Kinda high but if they were cheap they couldn’t build enough of them
Ultimately this is my personal favorite movie car of all time. Just perfect!
I just cant get over the fact that this is a roush replica meant to look like Eleanor and not a shelby replica like it should be