There are many famous Mustangs, but Eleanor is perhaps the most alluring of them all. Personified most recently in
the crappy-but-filled-with-cool-cars remake movie Gone in 60 Seconds, Eleanor has become a brand identity over
which some people are willing to go to court to secure. Currently the
G.T.500E, also known as “Eleanor”, is built by
Unique Motorcars under license from
Shelby Automobiles.
Denise Halicki (shown at right with Angelina Jolie on
set), Executive Producer of Gone in 60 Seconds who also has a long and interesting
relationship with Eleanor, had filed a lawsuit against
both Unique Motorcars and Shelby Automobiles for copyright and trademark infringement over the Eleanor brand and other
trademarks. Judge James Otero, however, has just produced a Summary Judgment in the case that favors the side of
Eleanor’s current owners, citing that none of Ms. Halicki’s claims were supported by the evidence. The rights to the
Eleanor name rest once again with Unique Motorcars and Shelby Automobiles.
Dispute over "Eleanor" comes to an end
There are many famous Mustangs, but Eleanor is perhaps the most alluring of them all. Personified most recently in the crappy-but-filled-with-cool-cars remake movieGone in 60 Seconds, Eleanor has become a brand identity over which some people are willing to go to court to secure. Currently the G.T.500E, also known as “Eleanor”, is built by Unique Motorcars under license from Shelby Automobiles. Denise Halicki (shown at right with Angelina Jolie on set), Executive Producer ofGone in 60 Seconds who also has a long and interesting relationship with Eleanor, had filed a lawsuit against both Unique Motorcars and Shelby Automobiles for copyright and trademark infringement over the Eleanor brand and other trademarks. Judge James Otero, however, has just produced a Summary Judgment in the case that favors the side of Eleanor’s current owners, citing that none of Ms. Halicki’s claims were supported by the evidence. The rights to the Eleanor name rest once again with Unique Motorcars and Shelby Automobiles.