What Is A Cobra Clone?

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A cobra clone, imo, is anything with a cobra badge that isn't a cobra.

Is it illegal to build an Eleanor Mustang?

Among the most recognizable movie cars is the 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 “Eleanor” from the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds. It turns out that building your own Eleanor clone can land you in legal trouble, as one YouTube creator found out this week.

Why can't you name your Mustang Eleanor?

Yes, the Eleanor name and likeness is actually trademarked by the widow of the late H.B. Halicki, who created the original 1974 film and died in an accident while filming the aborted sequel of sorts in 1989.

Who owns the original Eleanor Mustang?

Denice Halicki

What engine was in Eleanor?

V8

Where is the real Eleanor Mustang?

There is a slight catch however, as the car currently resides in Germany. Offered for sale by ChromeCars, this Eleanor Mustang is one of eleven Steve Stanford and Chip Foose designed cars built for the film. This particular car is number seven, and is thought to be one of just three hero cars that survive to this day.

What happened to the original Eleanor Mustang?

The most exciting thing about this car is that it's still alive! Halicki was tragically killed in a stunt gone wrong while filming Gone in 60 Seconds 2 in 1989. His wife, Denise, kept Eleanor and it was last seen on display at the Petersen Museum in 2014.

Who built Eleanor Mustang?

The “Eleanor” is something of a reinterpretation of the 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500 that was designed specifically for the movie by Steve Stanford and Chip Foose. Five examples were built for shooting, and only three are said to still be in circulation today.

What was John Wick's car?

Boss 429

What AR does John Wick use?

Luring his enemies to a church, Wick unloaded upon them with a very powerful automatic rifle called the Coharie Arms CA-415. Just looking at this gun tells you all you need to know about it.

What Camaro does John Wick Drive?

The Chevelle SS is a powerful choice for John Wick, with a 375 horsepower , 416 pounds of torque, and the ability to go 0-60 in 6 seconds. The make that John Wick drives in the film was a dark forest green, with hood pins and white racing stripes, similar to the fashionable design of his iconic Mach 1.

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