Is Gone in 60 Seconds based on a true story?

Is Gone in 60 Seconds based on a true story?

The 2000 film “Gone in 60 Seconds” starring Nicolas Cage is a loose remake of the 1974 H.B. Halicki film of the same name, though neither film is based on any specific incident. In fact, the original movie reportedly didn’t even have an official script, as the independent production instead used improvised dialogue.

How many cars were wrecked in the original Gone in 60 Seconds?

93 cars
While the 2000 film featured lots of breath-taking stunts, the original Gone in 60 Seconds boasts the longest car chase in cinematic history! For over 40 minutes, the police chase Eleanor through California – and 93 cars were wrecked in the process, all owned by Halicki himself.

Was Eleanor a real GT500?

The last car to be stolen was “Eleanor”. On this occasion a 1967 Ford Mustang depicted as a GT500 Mustang in a modern Metallic Pepper Grey and with a customised body kit and styling. The design was created by Hot Rod illustrator Steve Stanford and made a reality by custom car designer Chip Foose.

Was the jump in Gone in 60 Seconds real?

The only stunts he wasn’t allowed to do were the jumps, and the high-speed nitrous run for obvious safety reasons. In an interview with Men’s Journal, Cage stated that the Gone in 60 Seconds movie was the most intense stunt work of his career.

Who drove the Mustang in Gone in 60 Seconds?

Nicholas Cage
Possibly the most famous is the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 fastback that Nicholas Cage drove in the 2000 movie Gone in 60 Seconds. “Eleanor” was the car Cage’s character coveted and finally nabbed in the story’s big heist. (Bloomberg) — Very few cars achieve infamy—by name—through a movie title.

How much did it cost to make the original Gone in 60 Seconds?

1 million USD
150,000 USD
Gone in 60 Seconds/Budget

Where is the original Gone in 60 Seconds Mustang?

According to Driving, the original Eleanor Mustang was sold at the Mecum Auctions for $1 million, which was actually the total budget for the 1974 version of Gone in 60 Seconds, a few years ago. The original Eleanor Mustang was up for auction again in 2020.

Who owns the Gone in 60 Seconds car?

Denice Shakarian Halicki
GONE IN 60 SECONDS® and ELEANOR® are Registered Trademarks and the Copyrighted “ELEANOR” Star Car Character are owned by Denice Shakarian Halicki and Licensed by Eleanor Licensing LLC. “Eleanor” and “Gone in 60 Seconds” are used under license.

How much is a 67 Shelby worth?

On the other hand, a regular 1967 Shelby GT500 goes for around $100,000 to $200,000 depending on various factors, such as condition, mileage, and history. Back in 2017, one 1967 Shelby GT500 sold at the SEMA Show for $219,000.