Building the 'Eleanor' Mustang: Behind the Scenes with Gone in 60 Seconds Crew

The Original 'Eleanor' and Its Legacy

• 🎬 The video features "Eleanor" Gone Again, a continuation car built by the original crew from the 2000 film "Gone in 60 Seconds."
• 🚗 This special edition is crafted by Cinema Muscle Recreations, the same people who built the film's iconic cars, ensuring authenticity.
• 🌟 Each of the 25 continuation cars includes a unique piece of film memorabilia.

Cinema Vehicle Services History

• 🛠️ Ray Claridge founded Cinema Vehicle Services (now Cinema Muscle Recreations) in the 1970s, working on films like "Die Hard" and "Lethal Weapon."
• 📺 Notable TV series contributions include "The Fall Guy" and the highly recognizable cars from "The Dukes of Hazzard."
• 🚗 The workshop has also produced vehicles for "Herbie the Love Bug," Austin Powers' "Shaguar," and "The Terminator."

'Gone in 60 Seconds' Production Details

• 🎞️ The 2000 film was a remake of the 1974 original, which featured a 1973 Mustang as Eleanor.
• 💡 The film's popularity is attributed to its extensive car content, especially before the rise of YouTube and "The Fast and the Furious" franchise.
• 🚗 Initially, producers considered a GT40 or Corvette for Eleanor, but settled on a Mustang due to practicalities.
• 💥 Eleven production cars were built for the film; seven survived, while four were destroyed.

'Eleanor' Gone Again: Performance and Authenticity

• 🚀 The continuation cars offer three engine options, including a supercharged Coyote V8 producing 830 bhp and 660 lb-ft of torque.
• ⚙️ Enhancements include Total Control Products' four-link rear suspension and power-assisted rack and pinion steering for improved handling.
• 🎭 Authenticity is key, with details like fake side scoops and the "Go Baby Go" shifter knob replicated from the movie cars.
• 🕹️ While most continuation cars are manual, an automatic transmission was used in one of the original film cars.

Behind-the-Scenes Stories and Future Projects

• 💥 The crew shares stories about building stunt cars, emphasizing their durability and handling for demanding scenes.
• 🏆 Original parts from the film, like wheels from the jump car and body panels, are preserved and sometimes repurposed.
• 🎬 Cinema Muscle Recreations plans to build more movie cars, with a potential future project being a Ricky Bobby Chevelle.
• 🛡️ The video highlights the importance of specialized insurance, like Hagerty's, for unique vehicles like the "Eleanor" Mustang.