Drop-Top Eleanor Mustang Replica Equipped With 428 HP Coyote V8

Eleanor is out of reach for most people, but here's a chance to own a replica for a relatively low $165,000.

When discussing famous movie cars, it's only a matter of time before 'Eleanor,' the iconic Shelby Mustang GT500 fromGone in 60 Seconds, is brought up. While the remake leaves a lot to be desired, one of the film's highlights is the glorious muscle car that continues to capture the imagination of gearheads to this day.

If you fancy an Eleanor-style Mustang but don't want the constraints of a hardtop, you'll be delighted to know that a '68Mustang Convertiblewith a replica kit is being offered for sale by DuPont Registry. It's quite a piece of kit, recently undergoing a four-year-long restoration that saw the fitment of a brand-new 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine with 428 horsepower.

The motor is fresh and still has plenty of life left, with a recorded 255 miles on the clock. A new suspension kit from TCI should make it handle better than the average Mustang from this period.

Behind the stylish, black-painted wheels, you'll find the upgraded four-piston Wilwood aftermarket brakes that should come in handy given the healthy power output. An Aero Motive fuel system and stainless braided fuel lines have been fitted and should provide a smooth and reliable experience.

Elsewhere, the Mustang sports a new wiring harness and a steering column from Ididit.According to DuPont,这加强了转向反应和投入es a greater feel through the corners. To top things off, power is sent to the wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.