Time is undoubtedly kinder to some classics than others. Take this 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback as a prime example. It would have been a magnificent beast in its prime, but it is now a sad and sorry sight. It teeters on the very brink between a potential project and a crusher candidate. However, some individuals have the vision to recognize it offers something, with the bidding history demonstrating this. The Mustang is listed here on eBay in Edmonds, Washington. The auction action has pushed the price to $7,066, which is below the reserve.
The history of this Fastback is unclear, although its overall condition and the presence of mold suggest it hasn’t seen active service for many years. The faded and worn Blue paint cloaking its flanks isn’t original, with the factory Lime Gold emerging in various locations. If someone decides it is a viable project, step one will be to strip the panels to bare metal to ensure a high-end result. That is the tip of the iceberg because various shots reveal extensive rust that will require many hours of cutting and welding to repair. It has impacted the floors and some lower exterior surfaces, although the rails, shock towers, and torque boxes look surprisingly good. The photos confirm the seller includes a pair of replacement front fenders, but the most significant change since this car emerged from hiding is that it now rolls on a sparkling set of GT wheels with new tires.
This Mustang is undoubtedly consistent, with the interior images showing little sign of the factory Black trim and upholstery. Most of the dash is intact, but it looks like someone cut a substantial hole in the steel at some point. Crucial items like the seat frames and door trims are missing, meaning anyone considering a restoration or refurbishment will face a long shopping list before this interior returns to its former glory.
Potential buyers should consider this Fastback as a roller because its engine and transmission are AWOL. The seller indicates it rolled off the line powered by a 289ci V8 but doesn’t elaborate upon which version it was. That means the original owner had anywhere between 200hp and 225hp at their disposal because I see nothing suggesting this car featured the ultra-desirable K-Code powerplant. Shifting duties fell to a three-speed automatic, and there are no signs of the telltale items suggesting the car featured power assistance for the steering and brakes. The list of required parts continues to grow as we delve more deeply into this Fastback, but the necessary parts are available. Anyone genuinely considering this as a project candidate could pursue the restomod path, safe in the knowledge that doing so won’t involve molesting a numbers-matching classic.
It would be easy to dismiss this 1967 Mustang Fastback as a lost cause or to throw it into the “too-hard” basket. It is a sad sight, and the missing parts don’t help its cause. However, we have seen worse cars brought back from the brink. It only takes one determined person for that to happen, and the bidding suggests a few are willing to rise to the challenge. Are you tempted?
Definitely a moldy oldy-not unlike more than a few seen on the road around the upper coastal areas there in WA. Looks like that mold was holding this poor old dude together-the sheetmetal looks pretty much shot.
If it comes with the GT wheels (seen in some of the photos there), don your Desert Storm surplus NBC suit then yank the dashboard, take out the taillights and pull the VIN plate.
Not much else’s here.
Also whack the roof off and fit it to the coupe that gets the vin tag. Then pray that you don’t get busted even though you would deserve the book to the face.
Title not listed as available.
Unless Washington State is a BOS only ?
I have built one once worse.
Older now and not sure if i want to weld everything like I did a 67 vert.
(Pans, inner and outer rails, torque boxes, trunk , skins and inner rocker supports, rockers etc. then new interior… wiring, find an engine, cooling, fuel tank, new lines for brakes & fuel.
Title, paint and you’ve dropped much coin.
I started in the year 2000 with a title and a 500 dollar mustang car pre covidosity madness on pricing. That restored well but i am a meticulous picky guy that pumped mega hours in it. It won trophies often and 7 years back sold mid 20s and kater saw it by accident in midwest last year asking 35 😎
Good luck and hope its put back and bidding stops now…
Not worth any time or energy!! To far gone…..
A cut and buff and a few others pieces from the parts bin and one should be ready for summer !
YOLO
I paid $8,000 for my ’68 Fastback.Almost fully restored, in “95. “Oh the times, they are a changin’!”
The GT wheels make worth at least 10 grand
Just think how fortunate you are. If you still have it especially. A great investment in something that you got to enjoy and use, as opposed to money just sitting in the bank or stock market. And fewer and fewer people will be able to say they owned one of the most iconic cars of all time.
Again one that looks like it was pulled out of a field or old junk yard. No engine,trans.,floors, interior.. needs just about everything even before body and paint.You would be upside down so quickly on this you may as well hang by your feet for fun.Save some money and buy a done one or a better project.
Don’t you love the way the lazy-arse mechanics back then took the liberty to cut holes in your shock towers to grease the fittings? Need the grease gun stuck where the sun doesn’t shine!
It is junk. A friend of mine just found and bought a 67 GT390 California Special 4 speed in close to mint condition here in Chicago. Original blue paint, white stripes, mint condition original blue interior, the specialty tail lights and original mint condition wheels, with all matching numbers for $10,000. I could not find any rust or body repairs anywhere on the vehicle. You can still find them tucked away in somebody’s garage. Vehicle is insured at $85,000 just off of the video he sent them.
Your friend found the only Mustang owner in the world, who either has no internet access, or friends and relatives that are car people.
And they’re probably not all there upstairs, and unfortunately gotten taken advantage of.
I’m not sure how that story is relevant to the Mustang fastback featured here anyway.
Determination to bring it back from the brink? Ya know what the definition of insanity is right? 289 automatic car and it’s a roller. Parts car maybe and that’s a stretch. Can’t believe it’s gone over 7000. Then again maybe I’m being to harsh? Hop in Wilma feet down and off we go!
I wonder how many more years it will be before some commenters on here acknowledge the price that these sell for, regardless of condition or what they think. I’m guessing never. Worst case scenario is someone will graft the roof on to a coupe.
Big ole pile of garbage…
Rust bucket nightmare. By a Dynacorn 67 Fastback body
Buy a Mustang coupe and get the fastback panel kit for 2K.
But look at that patina ! “Sorry, I had to”.
I saw that thing at the Portland Swap meet Friday. Worse than the pictures.