MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: ianv5 on June 07, 2012, 06:37:52 pm

Title: Eleanor!!!
Post by: ianv5 on June 07, 2012, 06:37:52 pm
Drove this today 270 mile road trip to Kent and back, surprise for bridegroom:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz66%2Fianv5%2FIMG_0034.jpg&hash=2012b60acc8699854de88a6140fac757bcba4147)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz66%2Fianv5%2FIMG_0035.jpg&hash=6cefe940bfde12702ff7e5339f1157fb44e23b54)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz66%2Fianv5%2FIMG_0036.jpg&hash=1c8989c796a175908431b7b4dcefb3c8e38b9226)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz66%2Fianv5%2FIMG_0037.jpg&hash=0b5f3536a1d6820096b16a5f97f4c951bc610932)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz66%2Fianv5%2FIMG_0038.jpg&hash=cc35cdcbddbfdff69dd65a57e4e289c2e1cd4b96)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz66%2Fianv5%2FIMG_0039.jpg&hash=1eaf2d250e071966dd1094594ca758a8d38c07f6)

Similar to the one in Gone in 60 seconds.

7 litres just shy of 500bhp

No power stearing, drum brakes on the rear, 10 miles to the gallon!

Sounds awesome :happy2:

Signed by Carroll Shelby! RIP :sad1:

Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: RENNTAG on June 07, 2012, 06:51:28 pm
NIIIIICE!!!!
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: RedRobin on June 07, 2012, 06:55:27 pm
^^^^
O M G !!

And in the wet as well!

Who is Eleanor and what's the bridegroom story?
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: Jussa on June 07, 2012, 07:01:15 pm
^^^^
O M G !!

And in the wet as well!

Who is Eleanor and what's the bridegroom story?

Eleanor was the name given to the 1967 GT500 Mustang in the film by Nicolas Cage!!  :drool:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/articles/eleanor-the-star-of-gone-in-60-seconds-is-up-for-g-692.shtml
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: JackG on June 07, 2012, 07:14:56 pm
What's the steering like  :laugh:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: E30Dom on June 07, 2012, 07:17:19 pm
£165's worth of petrol! :surprised:

But an awesome car! :notworthy:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: Thor on June 07, 2012, 07:19:43 pm
Fantastic,  :driver: in the wet,
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: RedRobin on June 07, 2012, 07:44:38 pm
^^^^
O M G !!

And in the wet as well!

Who is Eleanor and what's the bridegroom story?

Eleanor was the name given to the 1967 GT500 Mustang in the film by Nicolas Cage!!  :drool:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/articles/eleanor-the-star-of-gone-in-60-seconds-is-up-for-g-692.shtml

....Cheers for educating me, Jussa  :drinking:

My generation of Mustang is more Steve McQueen in Bullitt:  http://www.streetfire.net/video/bullitt-the-most-famous-car-chase-scene-ever_172824.htm

Steve McQ did all his own 'stunt' driving in that movie too  :notworthy:

Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: sam on June 07, 2012, 07:54:04 pm
Stunning! :happy2:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: E30Dom on June 07, 2012, 08:01:41 pm
^^^^
O M G !!

And in the wet as well!

Who is Eleanor and what's the bridegroom story?

Eleanor was the name given to the 1967 GT500 Mustang in the film by Nicolas Cage!!  :drool:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/articles/eleanor-the-star-of-gone-in-60-seconds-is-up-for-g-692.shtml

....Cheers for educating me, Jussa  :drinking:

My generation of Mustang is more Steve McQueen in Bullitt:  http://www.streetfire.net/video/bullitt-the-most-famous-car-chase-scene-ever_172824.htm

Steve McQ did all his own 'stunt' driving in that movie too  :notworthy:


In fact NIcholas Cage did alot of the stunt driving in Gone in 60 Seconds because he's such a car fan and influence by SMQ...
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: Rocket on June 07, 2012, 08:07:03 pm
Lovely!
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: ianv5 on June 07, 2012, 08:08:59 pm
What's the steering like  :laugh:

Hard work when going slowly, perhaps thats why its called a muscle car! Steerings not for girls!
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: Beddie on June 07, 2012, 08:19:51 pm
Stunning!!! One of if not my favourite cars of all time!!!!  :drool: :happy2:

110% on my lottery win fantasy garage  :love:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: Tamiyoman on June 07, 2012, 08:38:00 pm
TBH not being a fan of Yank Tanks, I don't see what the fuss is about  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: Poppa Dom on June 07, 2012, 08:40:15 pm
That one is definitely on my bucket list!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: jhtrophy on June 07, 2012, 08:41:22 pm
im not a fan either but i get it, the motors are just so old school, modern day engines are all about co2s and electrics. that does look cool and bet was lots of fun :happy2:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: ianv5 on June 07, 2012, 08:47:03 pm
im not a fan either but i get it, the motors are just so old school, modern day engines are all about co2s and electrics. that does look cool and bet was lots of fun :happy2:

Must admit it was nice to jump back in the Golf! Felt so much easier to drive and quiet :happy2:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: MC71 on June 07, 2012, 08:47:31 pm
OMFG!!! you lucky bugger!!!  :notworthy: :notworthy:

 Not at all green with envy (much). That's an all time top 5 car for me. Saw one for sale only a week or so back for (get this) £100,000.00. Would buy it in a beat beat if my numbers came up.
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: vw55raz on June 07, 2012, 09:40:55 pm
was thinking of hiring this on my wedding, but the company who does the hire,  chauffer it for you.

www.eleanorhire.co.uk.


Which company did you hire yours from?
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: Horatio on June 08, 2012, 06:43:39 am
was thinking of hiring this on my wedding, but the company who does the hire,  chauffer it for you.

www.eleanorhire.co.uk.


Which company did you hire yours from?

x2 Got married last year and tried various different companies but would only let a driver drive you about  :driver:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: ianv5 on June 08, 2012, 09:02:03 am
was thinking of hiring this on my wedding, but the company who does the hire,  chauffer it for you.

www.eleanorhire.co.uk.


Which company did you hire yours from?

I drove the car for this company: http://www.starcarhire.co.uk/app/VehicleDetail.aspx?VehicleID=144#

You won't be able to drive the car yourself (chauffer driven). I was very lucky as they were short of drivers and I did it at the last minute as a favour.
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: RedRobin on June 08, 2012, 10:53:17 am

I was very lucky as they were short of drivers and I did it at the last minute as a favour.


....I bet you had to think for a very long time before agreeing to do them the favour!
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: ianv5 on June 08, 2012, 12:46:51 pm

I was very lucky as they were short of drivers and I did it at the last minute as a favour.


....I bet you had to think for a very long time before agreeing to do them the favour!

Best bit I actually got paid as well :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: dmac1969 on June 08, 2012, 02:01:53 pm
Awesome! Lovely car and one that I'd love to drive someday.
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: Gene Hunt on June 08, 2012, 02:45:24 pm
Not one for my lottery list either but still like to see them.
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on June 08, 2012, 04:53:47 pm
Stunning!!! One of if not my favourite cars of all time!!!!  :drool: :happy2:

110% on my lottery win fantasy garage  :love:

+1

Just bought an extra ticket for tonight :wink:
Title: Re: Eleanor!!!
Post by: leon56 on June 17, 2012, 07:40:36 pm
want one awesome looking car