For the first time ever, a truly unprecedented opportunity exists to purchase the iconic Eleanor Mustang serial number 1. As the inaugural, officially licensed build , this vehicle stands as a cornerstone of automotive collectibility, serving as the quintessential prototype for the entire licensed series. Its extreme rarity is defined by its one-of-a-kind provenance, featuring bespoke, performance-oriented specifications and film-accurate detailing that set it apart from all subsequent production models. This unique “number one” status, combined with its exclusive craftsmanship and historic significance, elevates the vehicle from a standard performance build to an irreplaceable artifact in the annals of muscle car history.
As the first officially licensed Eleanor produced, this extraordinary automobile occupies a position of singular importance within the marque’s history. Its designation as Serial No. 1 marks the definitive first chapter of a lineage that would go on to become one of the most recognizable and coveted interpretations of the American muscle car.
Its significance transcends performance and design. This exceptional example embodies the qualities most revered by discerning collectors: rarity, provenance, craftsmanship, originality, and historical distinction. Its place at the origin of the lineage is inherently exclusive and forever preserved.
Adding further distinction to its remarkable provenance, the car is hand-autographed by Lee Iacocca, the legendary automotive executive whose name is indelibly associated with some of the most significant chapters in American automotive history. His signature provides a uniquely personal connection to the era and further enhances the historical significance of this remarkable automobile.
From its unmistakable presence to its carefully executed specifications and iconic design, every aspect contributes to an automobile of exceptional character. Yet its greatest distinction lies in its provenance—the fact that this is the car with which the officially licensed Eleanor legacy began.
For the serious collector, this automobile represents far more than an exceptional performance vehicle. It is a historical artifact, a piece of American automotive culture, and a singular expression of craftsmanship, provenance, and legacy—the kind of acquisition that becomes a defining centerpiece of a distinguished collection.
A cornerstone of automotive collectibility, this extraordinary automobile holds the distinction of being the inaugural officially licensed example, completed by the first licensed builder in 2007. Its provenance is entirely unique, representing the definitive prototype and genesis of the officially licensed series.
Distinguished by bespoke performance specifications, exceptional craftsmanship, and film-accurate detailing, this example possesses characteristics that set it apart from every subsequent production model. It is not merely an early example—it is the “number one” car, occupying a singular and irreplaceable position within the lineage.
Its unprecedented provenance, historical importance, and exceptional level of craftsmanship elevate this automobile well beyond that of a conventional performance build. It stands as a rare and consequential artifact of American muscle-car history, representing the very beginning of a licensed legacy and an opportunity seldom, if ever, offered to collectors. As the foundational example from which the officially licensed series emerged, its significance is preserved not only in the automobile itself, but in the history it represents. For discerning collectors, ownership of this vehicle offers the rare opportunity to possess the physical beginning of an automotive legacy.
Color
Pepper Grey/Metallic Black
Drivetrain
427 Stroker
Tremec Manual Transmission
Steering
Type: Rack and Pinion
Column: Flaming River Tilt
Exterior
Body Panels: Steel
Tail Lights: LED
Glass: New (Front and Rear)
Eleanor Fascia, Hood
PIAA Lighting, Hood Pins and Correct Mirrors
Exhaust
Long TubeHeaders
Spintech Mufflers
Cooling
BECool Cooling Module
Wheels and Tires
Front Wheels: PSE 17X8
Rear Wheels:PSE 17×9.5
Front Tires: Goodyear Z-rated
Rear Tires: Goodyear Z-rated
Brakes
Front: 4-piston Baer
Rear: 4-piston Baer
Adjustable Rear-proportioning Valve
Cross Drilled and Vented Rotors
Suspension
Total Control IFS
9 Inch Pro Iron upgrade
Total Control 4-Bar Rear Suspension
Sway Bars: Oversized Front & Rear
Shocks: Varishock Coilovers
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