There are two different philosophies in life. One says that if something seems too good to be true then it probably is, while the other says that sometimes an opportunity is just too good to pass up. I believe that this Mustang package listed for sale here on eBay may be a case of the latter philosophy. Located in Atlanta, Georgia is this pair of Mustangs. The ’67 convertible comes with a clear title, while the ’66 coupe comes with a Bill of Sale. Bidding has reached a mere $3,716.66 at this stage for the package, but if you really wanted them there is a BIN option of $14,000. Remember, he who hesitates is lost.
The seller bought the ’67 as his project car knowing how prone these are to corrosion. He was prepared to do whatever it took to whip the body into shape. I’m not even going to try to explain the extent that he has gone to. I think that this invoice from the panel shop who completed the body restoration sums it up rather well.
As you can see the convertible now looks to be incredibly clean. The seller also has the original 289ci 2-bbl engine, but it is locked. He also has the original transmission. He does also have all of the major interior trim pieces, but he suggests that they aren’t really up to standard and that it might be better for the new owner to replace these. He does say that the top bows and cylinder are there and are in good condition.
The ’66 is a real bonus and could be viewed as the icing on the cake in this deal. It has some rust, but it is far from being beyond repair. In fact, this car alone would make for a great base for a project. It does have some Bondo in a couple of dent repairs, but the seller seems confident that this could be removed and the panel damage could be massaged back into shape. This is a C Code car fitted with a manual transmission. There is no mention of the mechanical condition of this one, but it is a complete car.
For me, this is a “no-brainer”. If I were looking for a Mustang project car I’d bite the bullet and hit BIN. I would keep the convertible, sell the ’66, and then pour the proceeds into the convertible. To me, this just looks like a golden opportunity and I would be willing to bet that someone out there will do exactly what I said.
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I guess they were Mustangs at one point.
thats the funniest looking 68 coupe i have ever seen , its a 65 or 66 for the record.. you shoud be ashamed of yourself for not knowing that ? ????
I believe it’s a 66. If you look closely you can see the ghost imprint of the side trim “fingers” behind the driver’s door.
Good eye, Grant…you are correct…
chris, I have to cop that one on the chin. I kick myself if I make a mistake like that. It’s doubly bad since the ’66 is my favorite Mustang. I’ve fixed it in the article. Thanks so much for pointing it out. I always appreciate feed-back.
A lot of questionable welding on that convertible. It would cost at least $35,000 to finish out that convertible and when you were done it would still be a plain jane small block car. Coupes are money pits and since they are two different years and body styles you really could not use much from the coupe for parts to fix the convertible. I would be surprised if both went over $6,500.
Lots don’t look right on the convertible. Something funny going on in the driver’s side headlight area for sure. He doesn’t show close ups of the repaired areas, just the receipt.
May not be a 67 hood either as it has no blinkers in it as mine did. Damn that divorce she sold it for 8k and it needed nothing.
I believe a blinker hood was a option rather than standard.
Dark car has holes in the c scoop on the side, I’d say 67. Red body is earlier.
A $14,000 buy it now price for two cars that each require a MINIMUM of $40,000-50,000 worth of work, huh? I’d say a decently-restored driver in either form could be had for WELL under $40,000, as we all know you rarely ever see the full cost back when you sell a fully restored car. If they were Canadian cars, I’d say the owner is jumping the gun on legalized pot laws…
O do not know if they are still in business but there was a company selling reproduction Mustang parts I know a guy in Australia practically built a Mustang from scratch he only had the platform
I worked for a Ford dealership in the 70.s i was sales manager we used to import Mustangs convert to right hand drive fit disc brakes power steering do up the suspension radial tyres .We used to sell for $7 to $ 8 thousand dollars we bought in the States approx $2500
Go to the eBay ad, look at the taillight slots for the tail lamps. Looks like a ’67 to me
The seller has the VIN listed in the Items Specifics section that clearly tell anyone who knows how to read a Ford VIN that the car is a 1967.
I know the hood at least. My best friend of 30 years had that car. He painted it the sky blue color. It was a nice mustang, rode many a time in it. My friend passed away 2 years ago, so posting that hood brought back great memories for me,,,thank you for that.
The way the doors and fenders hang looks like trouble. This is a worst possible scenario for a seller. Sketchy repairs, big investment, apparently lots of parts missing etc.. For less money than this orphan and the remaining parts and paint needed you can buy a nice finished c-code. Selling off the 66 wouldn’t make much of a dent. PASS I agree with Karguy James on the money.