At first glance, especially from this angle, this 1967 Ford Mustang fastback looks like a pretty good project. The ponycar is listed for sale here on eBay with a buy it now price of $15,500 but the sellers welcome offers. The car is located in Mays Landing, New Jersey.
Things don’t look quite so pretty from this angle, and Mustang fans will quite correctly note that if the quarter panels and lower front fenders have this kind of rust you can bet that’s not all the corrosion present. The good thing is that the seller has recognized that and the car comes with some of the replacement panels you will need to weld into place.
One of those panels is a replacement tail panel to get rid of the extra set of tail lights someone added. I’ve seen this done on Corvettes before but never on a Mustang. I wonder if they are wired sequentially? Regardless, I personally agree with the seller that the original configuration is more attractive. Any Barn Finds readers disagree? It’s certainly distinctive, like the Mustang station wagon conversions we have featured but a little more subtle.
Hey, Wilma, look at those floorboards! Or, rather, the lack of them! The seller is including all replacement floor pans, both torque boxes, and both front fender aprons. You’ll need them. Of course, with a car this popular all the reproduction soft goods for the interior are available from several suppliers, and there’s plenty of local and national club support for expertise.
We’re told that this is the original 289 cubic inch V8 and it’s still backed by the original C4 automatic transmission. If the 58,000 miles on the odometer is the first time around (doubtful) I would expect the engine and transmission to be in okay shape at a minimum. However, with nothing stated about the running condition of the drive train I would at least prepare for the worst. The seller suggests that this is “a clean canvas to restore it how you choose.” With 71,042 fastbacks produced in 1967 it’s not particularly rare, so I’m curious — would you restore it to original condition, modify it somewhat, or go whole hog with an Eleanor or Shelby clone? Let us know in the comments! I’ll reveal my poll choice there too after you folks have weighed in.
Please please please don’t do another Eleanor clone!! I personally can’t stand those JC Whitney looking things. Just my opinion. I apologize to those who like cartoon cars.
Completely agree.
Agree.
That ship already sailed, who does Eleanor clones anymore?
Steve R
Eleanor drivetrain….yes….all the extra fluff….NO!
That price is truly ridiculous. Fastback or not, you’re basically buying a rusted-out shell and a title. It’s not worth $2k to me.
And if you’re going to double-up the taillights, you should at least get the spacing right. This car’s a mess.
Totally agree. C4 mated to a 2V Windsor…$2500 tops
You better have a big shop with a rotisserie and a better than average welding skills to tackle this one but if your young and have patients it can be done and you will have a desirable car but it must be for the love of the car not investment. I personally like the 67/68 fastbacks over all the first generation Mustangs.
Funny a rare special pink 66 fastback brought 23 grand in mint condition but one year later rustang wants under 16 grand .
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I’ve seen that taillight treatment done previously and it’s still dumb. I think the spacing has to do with where seams or reinforcing panels are located.
That’s a lot of money for a lot of rust and the remnants of a fairly pedestrian Sportsroof.
Spacing of that stupid taillight treatment has to do with the large backing plates. That’s as close as they will fit together. Ugly even if you could get the spacing right.
I am convinced the classic car world has gone crazy. $15,500? That is a lot to pay for a set of glass! Nothing else is of much use. Not even sure if the glass is that good.
The sequential lights added to this Mustang would look like a construction zone,all you need is amber lights on the roof and a flagman.But it could be a nice ride!
That’s what we call a Rustang! Those taillight look plain dumb!
Not sure the seller will have any offers on this one close to the BIN price.
POSTINGS LIKE THIS MAKE ME SICK TO EVE THINK ANYBODY WOULD OFFER SOMETHING THIS DEGENERATE AT SUCK A RIDICULOUS PRICE.
I WAS THE PROUD OWNER OF ONE OF THE FIRST 1967 MUSTANG FASTBACKS FOR $3310.00 OUT THE DOOR AND IT WAS A NICE CAR BUT NOT A FAMILY CAR FOR SURE. NOW I FOUND ONE ON MY ROD.COM TOTALLY RE-DONE TO FACTORY SPECS FOR $49,500.00. I FOUND ANOTHER ONE LIKE THE ONE I HAD FOR $4500.00 IN REALLY GOOD SHAPE WITH NO RUST AND ONLY 78,000 MILES 2nd OWNER.
When? If you bought it in 1991 it doesn’t count.
Steve R
Judging by the crapped-out Mustangs being offered on BF lately at $30K+, this one should be worth $1M finished, sooo have at it. Maybe the gas cap and seat adjuster handle (the springs will be rusted, too) are OK.
An ode to love-making:
Many years ago, Nancy and I were furiously making out in my 1968 FB, when we suddenly found ourselves in the back seat! Both front seat uprights had failed, and the seat back became an extension of the rear ‘seat’ bottom.
Fortunately, we were in her driveway.
After we got over our shock, and said good night, I drove home using only the driver’s seat bottom and grabbing the steering wheel and shifter for dear life. Those were simpler times.
I later found out that Ford had done a safety recall on that very defect in 1967-68 Cougars and Mustangs. I had already had Art Nolte at our local speed shop weld it back up (at my expense)… and do the other side.
Guess I was darned glad it hadn’t happened on the freeway.
That will be one of the items you’ll want to check as you are returning this diamond in the rough (lump of coal) back to it’s virginal pristine-ness.
The issue I have is the high price prior to full restoration. 15k? If it was a clean shell with some surface rust with rough interior ok. This car needs to be sand blasted on a 360 table, major welding and professionally done. Correct me if I’m wrong but, would it be better to just pay for one already restored? Has the gap closed with these rough projects to save money? Thoughts?
Nope.
One hundred percent junk for the price.
Another overpriced VIN donor.
surely the bubbles gotta burst soon.. Seen a bent and rusted out charger for stupid money the other day. what happened to common sense?
Ill keep my money in my pocket thanks.
I’m looking for a 1967 fastback but it would have to be in better shape than that one if I’m going to drop 15K in it.
If I was in the market for a fastback Mustang,why not buy a new “shell” and build a solid classic? All that’s needed is a parts car like this but at a lower price!
The shells, from Dynacorn, are only around $19,000, less the front fenders, etc.