Who owns the original Eleanor Mustang now?
Over a number of years, Denice Halicki has claimed to own the copyrights to Eleanor as a character, including its various body styles and likenesses. After a long court battle, three judges ruled that Eleanor, the Ford Mustang that starred in the Gone in 60 Seconds movie franchise, is a prop rather than a character and can’t be protected by copyright law. The ruling opens the door to replicas, but it could be challenged.Courts ruled that Eleanor is not a copyrightable character but simply a movie prop, overturning long-standing claims that blocked official reproductions.