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When Mecum Auctions estimated that "Eleanor" ? the hero car from Gone in 60 Seconds ? would sell for around $300,000, most believed that prediction was low. As it turned out, it was, as the modified 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 fetched $1 million at the blocks last week, proving that Eleanor was worthy of her "unicorn" status.

There were multiple GT500s used in Jerry Bruckheimer's remake of the 1974 original, but this particular machine marked the "hero" car driven by Nicolas Cage, as well as being featured in the movies' promotional material. By all accounts, she remains beautiful, and was glamorized and brought to life impeccably by Bruckheimer and his team. While there were many stunning cars documented in the movie, including "Bernadine," the majestic Jaguar XJ220, none held the allure of Eleanor.

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[francescob]

Gone in $1 million

[Marshall Veteran]

One of my dream cars, simply a gorgeous car!

[Hum]

I wonder how much a year you need to spend on Insurance, and theft prevention ...

[YanksOnTop]

Nice car in a terrible movie ;) No way is this worth a cool mil.

[Astra.Xtreme]

It better have the "Go Baby Go" button in it.

[VincentM]

It better have the "Go Baby Go" button in it.

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[Razorwing]

Is this the movie car? Or a replica?

[Raa]

Is this the movie car? Or a replica?

For a million bucks, it'd want to be the one from the movie!

[Growled Member]

Gorgeous car. Someone is mighty lucky to have her.

[Praetor]

in how many scenes this particular Shelby appeared?