# You Can Now Build Your Own 'Eleanor' Mustang Without Fear Of Being Sued

> After decades of courtroom battles, the U. S. Court of Appeals has officially, and finally, ruled that the famous Eleanor Ford Mustang from "Gone in 60 Seconds" is not protected by copyright.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1956270/eleanor-mustang-cant-be-copyrighted-says-us-court-of-appeals/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68becef76004997dd6556be0)
- **Published:** 2025-09-08
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ford #eleanor #mustang #being #build #fear #sued #without
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