Early Mustangs remain a great jumping-off point into the old car hobby. Parts, new, reproduced, or used, are everywhere, and thus relatively inexpensive. Cars themselves are found all over the place, and so something like this 1967 Convertible, seen here on ebay, would suggest itself for your consideration. Your new favorite place will be Phillips, Maine, where the car currently rests outside. Or maybe it’s in Barre, Mass. Those are the two claims the seller offers in the ad. Does that scare you just a little? The buy-in is a super-cheap sub-$2500 right now, with just under three days to go in the auction.
Famous last words: “I looked a long time to find a ’67 V8 that was as good as this one.” So you finally found this one under a tree in a place that gets more than its share of snow? Brother, you are looking in all the wrong places, must be, because by your own words, there’s suggestion of rot in the unibody frame rails, and problems with rust in the body, including a trunk lid that is “junk.” Let’s not forget that the structural integrity of a drop-top is crucial, so if someone is considering a restoration, they’d better make sure they know what to build up so the whole works doesn’t fold in half on them when they lower the top the first time.
Many pieces of the interior are also missing, including the driver’s seat and rear seat. Add to that other interior and under-hood parts, and your favorite catalog company is going to know your credit card number by heart as you move down the path towards getting this convertible back on the road.
The car is claimed as a V8 model, and the “C” which resides in the VIN code would bear this out, but despite the listing mentioning the engine, it’s not to be seen in the photos, nor are any of the other things you might find desirable—like an alternator, radiator, and all of that.
Literally all. Since this is a convertible, it’s got greater desirability, and finished value, than would a coupe, but you’re really getting no more than a starting point here. Restoring this car would give you something handsome to drive. It seems like more hobbyists spend their coin restoring fastbacks, if we’re talking 1967-68 Mustangs, so it’s refreshing to think that this ‘vert could be saved. How are your metal-working skills?
Sometimes you get lucky and get a cheap buy-in on a decent car. But it’s a fool’s errand to buy a field-find Mustang with no…anything! Plus, it’s a Mustang…does anyone care any more? I don’t, because I’ve seen every Mustang on this planet twice now (including the Bullitt Mustang)and they’re just not interesting any more. There. I’ve said it.
I agree. It’s one of the car models I usually pass by at the car shows.
I sort of feel the same way. But then again, when one is really nice it can still make me stop. They are terrific cars. And then there is the late Ken Blocks car, one that I would pay to see!
I’ve always said that Mustangs are like “halls” half of the population doesn’t have one but the other half has two.
This Mustang has potential for someone that doesn’t have a lot of money but has the experience and work ethic to finish. Sure, it’s rust, how many from that have spent considerable time in that part of country aren’t. Buying a parts car to get most of what’s missing will help you get this on the road at a reasonable cost. The reason there are so common is because they are popular there’s nothing wrong with that.
Steve R
Boy, I dunno. Buying a car that needs everything plus labor because you have no money is not a good strategy in my estimation. You’re going to need a boat-load of pieces just to get this to poor condition that copious labor can turn into something. Needing everything and no money is a sure way to never finish a project.
A high school auto shop class should buy this. That way, it would show the kids what NOT to buy, when looking for a project car.
“Buying a parts car to get most of what’s missing will help you get this on the road at a reasonable cost.” – I got news for you bunkie, this IS a parts car! Salvage the front clip and rear end and scrap the rest!
If it’s legit, it is the perfect one to build a Shelby clone. Pick whatever driveline you like and go for it. I see lots of fun here for the DIY guy and its not priced in the ionosphere and broke in half.
It’s all about the rocker panels with a Convert. Floors are a given but the work increases a lot when the inner and sandwiched rockers are bad. I once pulled a 67 Convert that was in the mud. I literally pulled it in half, literally.
The original ad mentions frame rot. If that’s true, then this bad boy is toast! Salvage the front clip, rear end and front subframe (maybe) and scrap the rest! Because if the frame rails are rotted, it will break in half!
It’s a Mustang. It’s a convertible. Every part available new reproduction. Why wouldn’t it be desirable for a project?
Because it’s only a rolling shell, with no engine, transmission, driveshaft or interior, that’s why! For what you’d spend to get this body straight and painted, you could probably buy a brand new body shell from Dynacorn, and spend less in the process! The 1966 Mustang Convertible body costs $17,500, complete. Dynacorn only makes a ’67 Fastback, not a droptop, but it also costs $17,500. Here’s a link:
https://dynacornclassicbodies.com/
Dynacorn special-it’ll need plenty of new metal.
I restored one of these years back.
Dropped a 289 Windsor under the hood , rebuilt auto…and welded pans, frame rails, inner and outer rails ,torque between xes, skins and new top , interior , carpet etc etc.. plus many hours of weekend work.
Its cheaper to get one together.. but the learning experience is also for the young too.
Parts car… should be parts car money.
I just looked, it’s still under $3k. I’ve been short of cash most of my life. If a mustang convertible was my dream, I’d be on this. I’d use what ever was at my disposal to make it a runner. You don’t need factory looking patch panels. Weld in some good metal, drop in ANY motor and trans you have and get it on the road. Chevy would be my choice. Let the snobs complain, you’re enjoying life!!! Just my opinion….
If every Mustang from the Midwest that had bad rear frame rails were parted out, there would be very few running around. You might as well figure rear frame rails and maybe fronts too. Not all Mustangs can be from California. As was posted elsewhere, almost every part is available for restoration. Too bad it is such a basic car with the C motor but a deluxe interior and Rally/Styled wheels would be helpful. One thing about frame rails on a convertible, it is not for the DYI’er. With all the measuring and cutting, not to mention reinforcing the doors, it should be done by a professional.
Yes it’s rusty, but all the parts are available, and yes it’s missing a lot, but I see this as a good resto-mod, or pro touring build. Total custom, interior including a different dash set up. You see these places on TV building that kind of car out of one that was complete and nice and they throw everything away anyway, why not start with just the shell in the first place? And if your building that kind of car, custom full chassis is the way to go, which would involve removing the existing frame rails and floor pan anyway.