This is the yellow 1973 Mustang from the original Eleanor from the independent filmmaker H.B. "Toby" Halicki's 1974 film
. There were actually two Mustangs used in the film. One, this one was the "beauty" version which was used for up-close detail shots. The other was the "stunt" version which was fitted with a full roll cage along with many other safety and suspension modifications. The cars where really 1971 Mustangs fitted with 1973 trim. In the film, the main character stole 48 high end valuable cars in just days for a client. The most infamous would be this 1973 Mustang "Last of the Mustangs". It was considered important as it was the last of the Mustangs because the Mustang II arrives in 1974. That's Toby Halicki in the photo as he was the main character in the movie. This car is said to have been crushed after the movie according to Toby.
(from page 1 of the 1974 Collection)
Silver 1974 Mustang II notchback coupe owned by Dale Dockus from Memphis, Tennessee. It has the 2.8L V6 engine and an automatic transmission. Dale tells us more, "I purchased this from original owner in 2006, but blew a rod on drive back to Memphis! Replaced block before bringing home. Repainted August 2009. My wife had bought an original Mustang II in 1974 but it rusted out!"
(from page 1 of the 1974 Collection)
Silver 1974 Mustang II coupe, front end view.
(from page 1 of the 1974 Collection)
Silver 1974 Mustang II coupe, right front view. The 1974 Mustang came in two body styles. The notchback (like Dale's) and the hatchback.
(from page 1 of the 1974 Collection)
It has body colored side mirrors, red pinstripes, and a silver interior.
(from page 1 of the 1974 Collection)
Silver 1974 Mustang II notchback coupe, rear end view.
(from page 1 of the 1974 Collection)
It has silver seats with red accent stripes. The red is around the wooden door inserts as well.
(from page 1 of the 1974 Collection)
Here's Dale with some of his other Mustangs.
(from page 1 of the 1974 Collection)
Dale won a Silver Award in local Mustang show in October.
(from page 1 of the 1974 Collection)
Dark Yellow Green 1974 Mustang II showing the standard 1974 hubcap which featured a galloping horse on a red background center medallion. This was the first year of the Mustang II which had a complete redesign which replaced the fastback with a hatchback. Although all the designs continued to have a long hood and short back deck.
(from page 2 of the 1974 Collection)
Medium Goldenrod 1974 Mustang II hatchback with a 88hp (at 4000rpm), 2.3 liter (140ci), 2 barrel, 4 cylinder engine. This car has the optional bumper guards, pin stripes, and fog lamps. There is only 54,814 miles on this car, it has been kept in a garage so the paint is still very bright.
(from page 2 of the 1974 Collection)
Interior view of the 1974 Mustang II hatchback. The flash really shows off the scratches on the gauge covers.
(from page 2 of the 1974 Collection)
A very dirty, 1974, Mustang, Y-code, 88hp (at 4000rpm), 2.3 liter (140ci), 2 barrel, 4 cylinder engine.
(from page 2 of the 1974 Collection)
Bright Green Gold Metallic 1974 Mustang II coupe with a white vinyl top and avocado green interior. Bright Green Gold was one of three green paints offered on the 1974 Mustang II.
(from page 2 of the 1974 Collection)
Bright Green Gold Metallic 1974 Mustang II coupe, front end view. This car is in great shape for wearing it's original paint!
(from page 2 of the 1974 Collection)
Bright Green Gold Metallic 1974 Mustang II coupe, rear end view. Check out the Mustang II emblem with the little pony on the "II" on the trunk lid.
(from page 2 of the 1974 Collection)
This is the bigger of two engines offered on the 1974 Mustang II. It;s the optional 105hp 6-cylinder! It was rated at 170hp (4000rpm) and 140ft-lb of torque (3200rpm). It had a 2 barrel carburetor.
(from page 3 of the 1974 Collection)
The interior is avocado green.
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