500HP GT Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 In the latest issue of The Shelby American, #75, it is reported (repeated) that five red 2007 GT500s were used in the filming of "I Am Legend," a remake of "The Omega Man," and due in theatres in December. One scene, long on YouTube, has one launching through the front window of a Ford Dealership in Manhattan. The article further asserts that all five were sent to the car crusher when filming was complete. Does anyone know why? Assuming they were not destroyed during filiming itself... Well, at least they used the right color when it comes out on Blueray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ati Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 In the latest issue of The Shelby American, #75, it is reported (repeated) that five red 2007 GT500s were used in the filming of "I Am Legend," a remake of "The Omega Man," and due in theatres in December. One scene, long on YouTube, has one launching through the front window of a Ford Dealership in Manhattan. The article further asserts that all five were sent to the car crusher when filming was complete. Does anyone know why? Assuming they were not destroyed during filiming itself... Well, at least they used the right color when it comes out on Blueray. I read that article and its my understanding that all 5 cars were hacked up and modified for the filming with side cars for cameras, lights etc. Ford probably didn't want the modified cars sold to the public for quality control reasons. Plus Ford gets the advertisement and a tax write off. jmo Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonebadbone Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 In the latest issue of The Shelby American, #75, it is reported (repeated) that five red 2007 GT500s were used in the filming of "I Am Legend," a remake of "The Omega Man," and due in theatres in December. One scene, long on YouTube, has one launching through the front window of a Ford Dealership in Manhattan. The article further asserts that all five were sent to the car crusher when filming was complete. Does anyone know why? Assuming they were not destroyed during filiming itself... Well, at least they used the right color when it comes out on Blueray. I saw something on Spike tv about a company that provides cars for the movie industry I can't remember the name. they had 2 red GT500 they cut the front off and hooked it up to a machine so they could take action shots through the windshield. and the other one they used to jump out the window. I didn't catch the name of the movie. They wrecked one and had a hard time getting replacement parts. I saved it on my dvr box I have dish network. I will buy the movie when it comes out even if it is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 The movie is called`I`AM A LEGEND`& stars Will Smith . Ford had to supply 5 cars to get it in the movie & yes one was cut & the front end mounted on a sidecar so actors could act with the car in motion. One car was driven through a Manhatten Ford dealer & had to make severe left turn when it landed, It made the turn but not without damaging the front end.This film was made last year while most of us were waitng for our cars to be built. Oh & if you are thinking of tracking the cars down & buying them cheap forget it they were all sent to the crusher. What a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 QUOTE(500HP GT @ Apr 30 2007, 05:21 PM) In the latest issue of The Shelby American, #75, it is reported (repeated) that five red 2007 GT500s were used in the filming of "I Am Legend," a remake of "The Omega Man," and due in theatres in December. One scene, long on YouTube, has one launching through the front window of a Ford Dealership in Manhattan. The article further asserts that all five were sent to the car crusher when filming was complete. Does anyone know why? Assuming they were not destroyed during filiming itself... Well, at least they used the right color when it comes out on Blueray. 500HP GT, Liability, Liability, Liability... Film Company, Stunt Company, FoMoCo.... Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I saw that on Spike along time ago. It was pretty bad damage to one of them. They had to replace the whole front clip, radiator etc. after one trial jump. Such a waste.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Does anyone know if the 5 were part of the 07 production run? Or were they extra "test vehicles" Ford built for the movie? And why couldn't they just bust up some V6's or GT's with a Shelby body kit? cryin shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 What a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 No wonder Ford is having financial problems. Would have made too much sense to dress up a v6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing530000 Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 i watched the show , one was damaged after the jump . second made it ok with minor damage. but both cars were repaired for further use in the movie at that time. shame they went to the crusher after filming.the owner of the company in charge of the cars has a nice mustang collection of his own. i thought they might end up in his collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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