I’m no stranger to making bold predictions, and I’m willing to make one about the 1967 Mustang. I believe that it will probably be many years before the supply of ’67 project cars will run dry. After all, Ford managed to sell 472,121 examples in that single year, and even allowing for natural attrition, it means that there should be a steady supply in the future. This ’67 Fastback is one such car that needs some TLC. The owner has coaxed ts engine into life, but it needs a buyer who is willing to tackle a major project. Located in Olathe, Kansas, you will find the Mustang listed for sale here on eBay. Solid bidding has taken the price past the reserve to $17,100. There is still plenty of time left on the listing if you want to think before committing to this one.

For those readers with experience in the classic world, it should be no surprise to learn that this Nightmist Blue Mustang has rust issues that will require attention. It has impacted all of the usual areas, including the rear quarter panels and the area beneath the battery tray. The outer rockers look pretty reasonable, as do the lower door corners and lower front fenders. It appears that someone has swapped the tail-lights, with the replacements looking very similar to those found in the 1965 Shelby Mustang. There is also an aftermarket hood with a scoop big enough to house a small family. The buyer will probably choose to swap this, but I would understand if they left the tail-lights intact. Most of the exterior chrome is in respectable condition, and there are no significant flaws with the tinted glass.

Icebergs hide most of their mass below the waterline, and in a similar vein, most of this Mustang’s rust issues are only apparent once we delve below the surface. The floors are pretty rotten, and I believe that a full replacement will be called for. It is a similar story with the trunk pan, but it is the rust that is visible in the frame rails and torque box region that could pose the biggest challenge. This is quite extensive, and it will need to be addressed correctly to ensure that the car remains structurally sound. Replacement steel is readily available, but whipping this bodyshell into shape is going to represent a long and arduous journey.

This Mustang comes equipped with a C-Code 289ci V8, a 3-speed manual transmission, power steering, and 4-wheel unassisted drum brakes. That little V8 produced 200hp when it was new, which was enough to send the car through the ¼ mile in 16.2 seconds. It isn’t clear whether the Mustang is numbers-matching, but the owner says that he has coaxed the V8 back to life. He says that it sounds excellent, and he is happy to forward a video verifying this to interested parties. The overall appearance of the engine bay is pretty scruffy, and I suspect that the buyer will probably pull the engine to restore everything properly. The finished product should look quite slick, and it has the potential to capture plenty of attention and favorable comments at a Cars & Coffee when the restoration is completed.

This Mustang is nothing if not consistent because the interior is going to require the same level of attention as the rest of the vehicle. One positive to consider is that it does appear to be complete, and apart from some aftermarket gauges mounted in the dash, it seems to be unmolested. Removing the gauges should not be challenging if a factory appearance is desired, although the buyer may choose to adopt a custom interior. Either way, the upholstered surfaces have all deteriorated beyond help, as has the carpet, the headliner, and the pad. There is a world of choices for the buyer to make, but I would be tempted to try and recapture this Mustang’s youth. That would mean handing over the cash for a trim kit, and the cost of these will vary depending on the buyer’s taste and requirements. It is possible to find some really good kits for as little as $850. These usually require the owner to reuse some clips, screws, and other minor parts. Spending $2,000 will secure a kit with everything, so the interior would look factory fresh once the work is complete. That isn’t cheap, but the results should be worth the expense.

There’s no real way of sugarcoating it, but this 1967 Mustang Fastback represents a significant undertaking if it is to be returned to its former glory. It will require a dedicated new owner with plenty of patience and a healthy wallet if the work is to be completed properly. It seems that plenty of people like what they see, and there have already been 28 bids submitted. Will you be the person who submits the 29th?