This Ford Shelby may call itself "Original Eleanor", because only 148 pieces were built, 17 of them with 7.2 litre V8 big block engine with turbocharger and 770 HP. Meaning this is the very rare *Super Snake* version. With the *GO Baby GO* button on the shifter and following NOS nitrous injection, an engine output of over 1,000 hp is possible! With Shelby at the wheel, the Super Snake reached 170 mph - over 270 km/h.
The exterior color is black (Raven Black) with gray racing stripes.
In addition, this Mustang has become the most popular collector's item because of *Gone in 60 Seconds* starring Nicolas Cage.
One of three remaining Hero Cars (drivable movie car) sold at auction in January 2019 for $2.2 million.
I have been practicing vintage car photography for more than 35 years and here I mainly photograph normal everyday vehicles which were still on the road en masse over 30 years ago. But also cars with extraordinary, beautiful design. From time to time I take pictures of cars, .. Read more…