1967 Ford Mustang GT500 CR Eleanor

Make

Ford

Model

Mustang GT500 CR Eleanor

Year

1967

Listed price

$449,980

Location

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

856 miles

The 1967 Shelby GT500 stands as a titan in American muscle car history, an apex predator born from Carroll Shelby's relentless pursuit of performance. Building on the already iconic Mustang fastback, Shelby took the potent 428 cubic inch Police Interceptor engine, added twin carburetors, and instilled a level of aggression that cemented the GT500's legend. Fewer than 2,048 examples were built in its inaugural year, each one a testament to the golden age of American horsepower. The '67 model, with its longer nose and distinctive scoops, is often considered the aesthetic high point of the first-generation Shelby Mustangs, a design that would later be immortalized on screen as "Eleanor." This particular 1967 Shelby GT500CR, built by Classic Recreations, is a breathtaking homage that elevates the legend with modern engineering and construction. Licensed by Shelby, this isn't merely a replica but a ground-up reimagining, featuring an astonishing full carbon fiber body that shaves significant weight and enhances rigidity. Underneath its iconic lines lies a hand-built Ford Racing 427ci V8, a nod to the original big-block ethos, but here it's force-fed by a Procharger, unleashing a staggering 700 horsepower. Paired with a precise manual transmission, this GT500CR promises an immersive and visceral driving experience that bridges half a century of automotive evolution. This is an opportunity to acquire a legendary design, meticulously re-engineered for the demands of modern performance.