Lime Gold Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback V8 4-Speed

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It’s amazing the impact color has on the desirability of a car, but let’s face it, we all have our favorite color! So, if you are a fan of the Fastback Mustang and Lime Gold, this massive project might be the find for you. You’ll have to be alright with repairing lots of rust, but I’m sure there are a few people out there that would love to have a 4-speed equipped Mustang Fastback in this color combo enough to justify the work it will take to make this one a driver again. If you are up for the task, you can find it here on eBay in Memphis, Tennessee with a current bid of $17,350 and no reserve.

I’ll be honest with you, this thing looks rusty. You never want to see rust, but there are certain areas you really don’t want to find rust, such as key structural points. Well, this one has rust in lots of critical areas, but it isn’t necessarily beyond saving. And there’s always the option of buying a brand new body. It is amazing how high it’s currently bid given the rust. Then again, Fastback Mustangs are sought after and if you just have to have one in this color combo it might be your best option.

The seller provided a photo of the car’s Marti Report, which reveals that this is a C-Code car with the 289-2V V8, 4-speed, and the 2.79 rear end. The engine isn’t running, but the seller states that it does turn over, so there’s at least a little hope for it. It appears that someone was trying to liven it up a bit with an Edelbrock carburetor and some nice finned valve covers.

This was a relatively low option car, at least from a performance standpoint, but at least it came with the V8, 4-speed, and the Deluxe Interior. The seller provides several photos of the interior, but I’m not sure which one is of how the interior is right now. One is a lot dustier and in much worse condition. Hopefully, the photo above is how it’s currently looking, as it doesn’t look too bad. As a matter of fact, it looks like you could use it as is! And is that an add-on AC system sitting under the dash?

I fully understand restoring a car like this, it might be a giant task, but in the end, you’ll have a sweet machine in a color you don’t see every day. What’s hard to swallow is how much it’s going to cost to get it to that point. I suppose when a nice example will set you back $50k more, it might make sense to take on a project like this. And if you are a talented welder, it might not actually cost you that much to fix the rust issues. For the rest of us, the easiest option would be to spend the $19k to buy a new body shell and to put it together with all the parts from this one. So, if you were to take on a project like this, which route would you go? Are those Dynacorn bodies as nice in person as they look in photos?

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Comments

  1. Robert Davis

    its already over priced for the shape its in…. sure parts are cheap BUT look at how many new parts you will need to buy and then all the work … done whats it worth 35k / 45k ?? you will have that in it if you do it the RIGHT way shot its not even a boss mustang

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  2. RoughDiamond

    The original District Sales Office explains the rust. Yikes!

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  3. local_sheriff

    Yes, the right color can indeed make or break a vehicle’s look. I really like the Lime Green as it not only is different from the all-too-common black, white or (duh) red classic cars, but it also speaks for itself in what period this car was made.

    Being somewhat a novice on Fords I did a quick google search before posting and it turns out the Slime Green actually was THE most popular Mustang color for ’67 with more than 42k units. So theoretically it shouldn’t really be rare; more likely I believe it’s rarely seen today simply because typical trend colors tend to be ‘out’ once fashion changes. Thus black, white and red are more safe, timeless colors.

    With all that said if one really wants a Slime Green FB I suspect it’d be easier to start off with a better body than this in a different color and spray it

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    • Bob_in_TN Bob_in_TNMember

      Fascinating to realize that Lime Gold (that’s its official name) was the most popular color that year. Imagine that in today’s world of black/gray/silver/white cars.

      To local_sheriff’s point, I once owned a Mustang which was originally Black Jade, an iconic Ford color and one of my favorites, but had been repainted an orangish-red.

      If you are ever at a large indoor classic car show (specifically if it features stock restorations), just stand back and take in the colors as they shine under the bright lights. You will see all sorts of blues, greens, golds, maroons, et al. It’s really interesting to do that, to see all of the hues that people actually chose back in the day.

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  4. Classic Steel

    I luv mustangs and built one is worse condItion in past.
    The floor is toast on car and needs replaced. I would assess a full orctwo Half pans.

    While ones in their replace torque boxes.

    Sooooo
    19000. Dream price
    5000. Get floors, torque boxes, rockers
    Installed etc.
    5000. Pro engine rebuilt
    10000. Painted professional no macco
    1000. Interior package
    500. Brakes, lines done
    300. Fuel lines and tank
    1000. Misc stuff will appear (exhaust)

    Total 41800. (If money is no worries)

    Or get an all original no rust restored one 👍. Unless ones quarantined crazy needs a project 👍

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  5. Angrymike

    Love the color, hate the rust. I have a 47,000 mile 06 mustang GT convertible in legend lime, I’ve always loved the color, but it’s a love it or hate it color. Looks like whoever buys this will be underwater in a hurry, a labor of love. Hope someone saves her !

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  6. Stevieg

    I had one similar to this in the early 1990’s. Just as badly rusted. Same color and engine, but automatic.
    I opened the door and it collapsed to the point the door wouldn’t close. That was the end of that lol.

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  7. bobhess bobhessMember

    As rough as it is I would hope it comes with the wheels in the garage vs. the F100 wheels out in the driveway. Lot of work on this one.

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  8. mainlymuscle

    All of the logic above is accurate ,but there’s just one thing ;
    Fastback 67/8 Mustangs DO NOT come back to life as forty thousand dollar restored wive’s cars.The are re-created as Restomods ( beautiful ones),with a high percentage being Eleanors or similar pro-touring cars.Now wander over to Ebay and take a gander at what THOSE go for,or watch any real live auction.
    Fastback Mustangs = $15k all day/everyday.Coupe in similar shape half that or less.

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  9. Gaspumpchas

    Awful attempt to hide the rust. Must have been in the aluminum siding business. Even the inner rockers are gone. I bet the cowl plenum is shot also. Just shy of 20 large. I think the price of the metal work would be over 5k , Even if you did some of it yourself. Know what you’re getting into. Good luck and stay safe!
    cheers
    GPC

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  10. Bernie H.

    Man!, this engine is sooooo hot, it has TWO oil dipsticks. This usually means the engine has been assembled from misc parts around the shop, really questionable what the internals are like. -I,m 77 years old, did many of these for structural repairs, this is typical of winters ravage. Figure complete toe board, full floor, side frames/torque boxes, and REAR torque boxes (there the front mount for the leaf springs). Many guys miss this, and the car is squirrely on the road. If you can MIG and like a big challenge, this is for you, but your .labor will be $.15cents/hr.

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  11. TimM

    Nice find, nice color, 4 speed car but the rocker rust makes me think she might not be as solid as it seems!!

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  12. Mikey8

    Nice color. I had one 30+ years ago. Too much rust for the price.
    That’s factory A/C, not an add on.

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  13. bone

    19G for this pile ???

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  14. Jon G

    Sold for $19k…. Seems pricey. I’m seeing prices fall lately ? (Virus + Economic pending doom) lol

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