It would be easy to take one look at its tired paint and immediately dismiss this 1967 Ford Mustang. Doing so would be a mistake because there is more to this classic than meets the eye. It has been garage-kept for its entire life, and after a twenty-year slumber, the seller has returned it to a mechanical state where it is almost ready to hit the road with a new owner behind the wheel. They have listed this promising project here on eBay in Douglasville, Georgia. Bidding sits below the reserve at $8,300, and there is plenty of time to act if you find what you see irresistible.

The seller describes this Mustang as a one-owner vehicle, but since it appears they may have only recently become its custodian, that could technically make them its second owner. Regardless of the truth, this car has a known history. It hasn’t ventured far from its current location and has been snuggly squirreled away in a dry garage when not roaming the streets. That has left the Mustang remarkably solid. The seller admits the presence of surface corrosion, but there is no penetrating rust requiring the attention of a welder or grinder. The Dark Moss Green paint has deteriorated severely, and there is evidence of a repair to the right rear quarter panel following a minor fender bender. However, this is claimed to be the only accident damage throughout this car’s life. The wheels were added around twenty years ago, but the seller includes the original steelies and hubcaps. The trim appears acceptable for a driver-grade restoration, and the glass is clear.

Powering the Mustang is a C-Code 289ci, teamed with a three-speed manual transmission. The engine would have produced 200hp and 282 ft/lbs of torque in its prime, bringing us to an interesting point to ponder on the subject of performance. Logic would seem to suggest that a similar Mustang with a four-speed should offer better acceleration, but that isn’t the case. Ford quoted a ¼-mile ET of 16.2 seconds for this car, while one with the additional ratio would take 16.3 seconds to complete the same journey. The seller states that this Mustang isn’t numbers-matching, having received a long block in 2005. It has seen virtually no action since, but the seller has worked through a pretty thorough revival process. They replaced the fuel tank and sender unit and rebuilt the carburetor. The brakes received significant TLC, as did various other areas. The car is close to being a healthy driver, and the lack of rust means it could be enjoyed fairly easily. It comes with a vast selection of documentation, including the Owner’s Manual, Warranty Card, Dealer Invoice and Inspection, and fifty-seven years worth of Service Records.

The Mustang’s interior doesn’t make a great first impression. It is complete, and the only aftermarket addition appears to be the radio/cassette player and associated speakers. The seatcovers, carpet, headliner, and dashpad have all seen better days. Replacing these items individually is a viable option, although some may view a complete retrim as a more effective means of lifting the presentation to the highest level. That will be a matter of preference, depending on budget and the desire for perfection.

The numbers appear to tell the story of this 1967 Mustang’s desirability. It has received twenty-six bids, but it is the 770 listing views and the Watch List tally of seventy-five that confirm that people like what they see. It has accumulated those numbers in under two days, and since it is a seven-day auction, there is plenty of time for the action to intensify. What do you feel would be a fair price? More importantly, are you tempted to become this classic’s new owner?