From Fighter Jets to Fastbacks: A Carbon-Fiber Eleanor Takes FlightBackfire NewsEve NowellFri, September 11, 2026 at 3:11 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleFrom Fighter Jets to Fastbacks: A Carbon-Fiber Eleanor Takes FlightThe material that once belonged to aircraft engineers and Formula 1 teams has landed on one of Hollywood's most famous muscle cars.A 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Widebody Licensed Carbon Edition is crossing the block with no reserve at the 2026 Las Vegas Auction, running Sept. 10-12 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Assembled by licensed Eleanor builder Ikonic Concepts, the car is the second of just 60 examples planned for the Carbon Edition Widebody run.Carbon fiber built its reputation in aerospace, where saving weight without sacrificing strength was the whole point. It moved on to Formula 1, then hypercars and supercars, and now turns up in high-end custom builds like this one.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Mustang began as a genuine 1967 fastback and carries official licensing from Gone in 60 Seconds LLC. It was taken down to bare metal in a rotisserie restoration, with nearly every fastener replaced along the way.What sets the build apart is the body. Each Eleanor panel is formed from layered carbon fiber and advanced composites, producing a shell that is lighter, stiffer and tougher than steel. A full-length wedge shape pushes the rear track 6 inches beyond stock, leaving room for 12-inch-wide Eleanor-style wheels on 335/25ZR20 tires.Related ArticlesRivian R1T Protest Truck in Denver: What the Warranty and Lemon Law Actually SayThis Gaunt Brothers Racing NASCAR Cup Camry Is Up for Sale on Bring a Trailer, and Its Engine Is Detuned by Half on PurposeThe finish is a proprietary two-stage Pepper Gray with black Rally stripes under several coats of clear. The color carries into the engine bay and underside. Sequential taillights, billet hood hinges and bullet-style mirrors round out the exterior.AdvertisementAdvertisementPower comes from a Roush-supercharged 5.0-liter Gen 3 Coyote V-8 with an aluminum block, rated at 750 horsepower. Shifting duties fall to a Tremec TKX Extreme five-speed manual, and ceramic-coated headers empty into a 2.5-inch side-exit exhaust.Underneath, almost nothing is factory. Tubular front control arms, rack-and-pinion steering with electro-hydraulic assist, adjustable coilovers, an adjustable four-link rear, welded-in subframe connectors and a Ford 9-inch full-spool rear with 3.50 gears replace the original hardware.The cabin balances race-car intent with daily comfort. Embroidered seats, a body-color roll bar, four-point harnesses and the fold-down fastback rear seat share space with air conditioning, power windows and locks, keyless entry and push-button start. Velocity gauges, a carbon-treated leather steering wheel, Bluetooth audio through a 1,600-watt amplifier and dual 10-inch subwoofers, app-controlled LED lighting synced to music and a USB charger fill out the list. A backlit "Gone in 60 Seconds" emblem sits between the taillights, and the Go-Baby-Go nitrous switch is there too, paired with a display NOS bottle and a shifter button.Documentation includes a Marti Report verifying the fastback origins, Eleanor and Carbon Edition certifications, a VIN plate, a detailed build book and a dashboard signed by film stunt coordinator Chuck Picerni. The sale also includes a framed movie poster with signed photos of Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie, plus a licensed Eleanor sofa with LED lighting and the Go-Baby-Go soundtrack.The odometer reads 50 miles since completion.Images Via: Barrett-Jackson AuctionsSee the Car Here
