Description
There are cars that traverse time… and others that leave their mark on it forever. This 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback “Eleanor” unquestionably belongs to the second category.
Listed in the Eleanor World Registry #397, this exceptional automobile rests on an authentic 1967 Mustang Fastback A-code base, certified by a Marty Report, guaranteeing the origin and legitimacy of the project. It embodies a particularly accomplished interpretation of the legendary Eleanor, marrying aesthetic fidelity with mechanical exactitude.
Its presentation is simply remarkable. The Pepper Grey Dupont shade, deep and perfectly executed, renders the timeless lines of the Fastback sublime, while the Eleanor-specific elements — racing stripes, side exhausts, racing fuel filler — assert a visual identity that is at once elegant and decisively aggressive.
Under the bonnet, this Mustang reveals all its singularity. It is powered by a 5. 7‑litre Ford V8 completely rebuilt to give 470 horsepower, offering performance matching its stance. The drivetrain is paired with a 5‑speed Tremec manual box, ensuring precise and engaging driving enjoyment. The road behaviour has been profoundly optimised thanks to a reinforced chassis, modified running gear, a new rear axle and coilover suspensions, delivering a remarkable balance between comfort and efficiency. Braking is entrusted to a Wilwood four-piston system, a guarantee of safety and performance.
The cabin, fully rebuilt, testifies to the same level of rigour. The new Shelby‑signature leather upholstery, together with new carpets and soundproofing, provides an atmosphere that is both authentic and refined. Configured for four occupants with front lap belts, it also features a new fold-down rear bench, offering appreciable modularity. The cockpit is elevated by a Motolita steering wheel and a Hurst gear lever, true signatures of high‑quality preparations. All glazing and their seals have been replaced, attesting to the care given to the smallest details.
This Eleanor also benefits from a clear and highly reassuring history. It comes with a complete set of invoices from the last three years, as well as a photo dossier detailing the entirety of its restoration, allowing the quality and thoroughness to be assessed. A full service and tuning by a specialist in American vehicles in December 2019 completes the package.
With only 4, 170 miles recorded since its restoration, this Mustang presents today in a condition close to new, both aesthetically and mechanically. Its performance lives up to its specifications: powerful, sound and particularly capable.
Acquiring this Eleanor is much more than buying a car. It is to add to one’s heritage a rare, fully documented piece, officially recognised and finished to a level rarely achieved. A genuine icon, ready to be admired as much as driven.
