Someone sold a white one at Barret Jackson for a ridiculous amount
I'm sorry. I guess you'd be considered a "True Collector". Myself, I guess, I'm just a "collector". I've only been doing it for 20 years now and own over 30 mustangs. I've built too many to remember. The problem is guys like me who spent their whole lives rebuilding rusty old cars, spending 100's of hours, spending 1000's of dollars, only to see the value of that car be 1/3 what we have in it. Then have something as great as "Eleanor" come along, Where a guy can actually make a profit and enjoy what he builds. This is too great!!!! I also understand that guys who just loves wrenching and driving an old Mustang are left out in the cold if they want to buy one at a cheap price. I believe those days are over. Our beloved Mustang has become front page news, Mostly because of "ELEANOR". Just look at any Mustang or Ford magazine, Eleanor is selling better then sex(or at least as good as). The old guard either must step down or at least scoot over. We all should praise God we had Chip Foose & Gone In SIxty Seconds to make all this happen. The public loves it, the rich are buying it, and companys are making more parts then ever. Could it get much better? Try to buy a dash or leather seat covers for a Comet, We all better be thankful for all the "Eleanors". YES, I'll be building Eleanors, ALL I CAN. I have several orders now. I buy all the fastbacks & verts I can get my hands on. Coupes are next. I have a unique style fiberglass kit in the works as we speak for coupes. Of course there isn't a great movie that sells a coupe. But just maybe, I'll build the style that catches on. Then maybe the coupe will be as sought after as the fastback or the vert. MUSTANGS, MUSTANGS, MUSTANGS, It's my life, Eleanor is a Mustang, Ford didn't design all of her but she's a Mustang just the same. Deal with it, she's here to stay.pita said:true collectors cry each time an "Ellenor" is made, there are too many now, please do not do it
I have to agree with your whole statement. Look, I am 41 years old and started with Mustangs at 14. I used to show my first and took home two 1st place and one 2nd place trophy. Much to the chagrin of my fellow mustangers. You see, I modify my cars, but not blatantly. I always loved to see what other people did, but it was the purests and their nasty attitudes who drove me away. I love seeing a perfectly restored mustang, but I thrilled to see great jobs like the Eleanor types (or any on your page, cheesus but those look great). I am saving currently for my next Mustang, and trust me, it won't look or run like anyone else's...especially if my girlfriend talks me into doing an AC Cobra replica instead.Mustangmaker67 said:I'm sorry. I guess you'd be considered a "True Collector". Myself, I guess, I'm just a "collector". I've only been doing it for 20 years now and own over 30 mustangs. I've built too many to remember. The problem is guys like me who spent their whole lives rebuilding rusty old cars, spending 100's of hours, spending 1000's of dollars, only to see the value of that car be 1/3 what we have in it. Then have something as great as "Eleanor" come along, Where a guy can actually make a profit and enjoy what he builds. This is too great!!!! .
I am dumbfounded. I don't know what to say. You must have more money than you know what to do with.Mustangmaker67 said:I'm sorry. I guess you'd be considered a "True Collector". Myself, I guess, I'm just a "collector". I've only been doing it for 20 years now and own over 30 mustangs. I've built too many to remember. The problem is guys like me who spent their whole lives rebuilding rusty old cars, spending 100's of hours, spending 1000's of dollars, only to see the value of that car be 1/3 what we have in it. Then have something as great as "Eleanor" come along, Where a guy can actually make a profit and enjoy what he builds. This is too great!!!! I also understand that guys who just loves wrenching and driving an old Mustang are left out in the cold if they want to buy one at a cheap price. I believe those days are over. Our beloved Mustang has become front page news, Mostly because of "ELEANOR". Just look at any Mustang or Ford magazine, Eleanor is selling better then sex(or at least as good as). The old guard either must step down or at least scoot over. We all should praise God we had Chip Foose & Gone In SIxty Seconds to make all this happen. The public loves it, the rich are buying it, and companys are making more parts then ever. Could it get much better? Try to buy a dash or leather seat covers for a Comet, We all better be thankful for all the "Eleanors". YES, I'll be building Eleanors, ALL I CAN. I have several orders now. I buy all the fastbacks & verts I can get my hands on. Coupes are next. I have a unique style fiberglass kit in the works as we speak for coupes. Of course there isn't a great movie that sells a coupe. But just maybe, I'll build the style that catches on. Then maybe the coupe will be as sought after as the fastback or the vert. MUSTANGS, MUSTANGS, MUSTANGS, It's my life, Eleanor is a Mustang, Ford didn't design all of her but she's a Mustang just the same. Deal with it, she's here to stay.
It may seem like a great thing now but in a few years I've got a feeling we're all going to regret the Eleanor fad. It's great when a car gets popular but when it gets over popular lookout, prices will sky rocket and a lot of perfectly good fastbacks will be ruined for good. Remember the Prostreet fad of the late 70's and 80's? How many cars were chopped up beyond restorable condition?...a bunch. A car is the property of the owner and they have a right to do as they please with them. I just wish folks would respect them for what the are. They are not a renewable asset and when they are gone they are gone forever. I'm not saying every car out there should be stock-mines not. But customizing to the point of no return just doesn't make any sense.Mustangmaker67 said:I'm sorry. I guess you'd be considered a "True Collector". Myself, I guess, I'm just a "collector". I've only been doing it for 20 years now and own over 30 mustangs. I've built too many to remember. The problem is guys like me who spent their whole lives rebuilding rusty old cars, spending 100's of hours, spending 1000's of dollars, only to see the value of that car be 1/3 what we have in it. Then have something as great as "Eleanor" come along, Where a guy can actually make a profit and enjoy what he builds. This is too great!!!! I also understand that guys who just loves wrenching and driving an old Mustang are left out in the cold if they want to buy one at a cheap price. I believe those days are over. Our beloved Mustang has become front page news, Mostly because of "ELEANOR". Just look at any Mustang or Ford magazine, Eleanor is selling better then sex(or at least as good as). The old guard either must step down or at least scoot over. We all should praise God we had Chip Foose & Gone In SIxty Seconds to make all this happen. The public loves it, the rich are buying it, and companys are making more parts then ever. Could it get much better? Try to buy a dash or leather seat covers for a Comet, We all better be thankful for all the "Eleanors". YES, I'll be building Eleanors, ALL I CAN. I have several orders now. I buy all the fastbacks & verts I can get my hands on. Coupes are next. I have a unique style fiberglass kit in the works as we speak for coupes. Of course there isn't a great movie that sells a coupe. But just maybe, I'll build the style that catches on. Then maybe the coupe will be as sought after as the fastback or the vert. MUSTANGS, MUSTANGS, MUSTANGS, It's my life, Eleanor is a Mustang, Ford didn't design all of her but she's a Mustang just the same. Deal with it, she's here to stay.