If you have long harbored the desire to create the First Generation Mustang of your dreams, this 1967 Fastback could be an ideal candidate. Don’t be discouraged by its tired paint and visible surface corrosion, because this beauty is rock-solid. The original engine bid farewell years ago, leaving this Ford a genuine blank canvas. The seller has listed the Mustang here on eBay in Tucson, Arizona. Bidding currently stands at $11,900 in what appears to be a No Reserve auction.
Ford performed its first significant update to the Mustang for the 1967 model year. Part of the motivation was to provide a visual refresh, although it also increased the car’s physical dimensions to accommodate larger engines. The company continued to offer three body styles, with this ’67 ordered as a sleek Fastback. Time hasn’t been kind to the exterior, with little visible evidence remaining of the Brittany Blue paint it wore when it left the factory. The Mustang has undergone at least one color change, although an in-person inspection may reveal evidence that this wasn’t an isolated occurrence. Surface corrosion is visible in several locations, which may prompt some to give this pony car a wide berth. However, appearances can be deceptive. The seller pulled the carpet, revealing that the floors were covered in nothing but surface corrosion. They haven’t been able to pop the trunk lid, but an inspection from underneath confirmed that the pan appears solid. With no significant issues in the rails or lower extremities, the winning bidder doesn’t face countless hours of grinding and welding to rectify penetrating rust. It would be wise to tackle this build as a nut-and-bolt project, as this will maximize the chance that this Mustang will remain rock-solid indefinitely.
Exposure to the Arizona sun has baked the interior of this Mustang, meaning the buyer will face a total retrim. Whether they utilize one of the excellent kits to achieve a “factory” look will be a matter of personal preference, as some may find a custom approach irresistible. The front seats aren’t original, but the major interior components are intact. You certainly can’t say that this Mustang only offers limited choices for its new owner to contemplate.
Decoding the VIN confirms that this Fastback left the factory with the T-code 200ci six-cylinder engine under the hood. The seller believes that the first owner teamed the six with a manual transmission, although with only 120hp on tap, this Mustang would have represented a triumph of style over substance. This is the point when this classic becomes a genuine blank canvas. The engine bay is empty, but the deal includes a couple of manual transmissions. One is definitely a four-speed, although the other is an unknown quantity. Sourcing period-correct mechanical components shouldn’t present many challenges, and the winning bidder could choose whether they prefer mild or wild. Alternatively, this Fastback could be an ideal restomod candidate, combining the inherent charm of a First Generation Mustang with a drivetrain combination that provides a user-friendly ownership experience.
I typically prefer my classics original and unmolested, especially when the vehicle in question is rare. However, with Ford selling 472,121 Mustangs in 1967, this Fastback doesn’t fall within that category. It is a blank canvas, representing an opportunity for someone to express their creativity automotively. Sourcing period-correct components would be a piece of cake, although there is undoubtedly scope to pursue the restomod path. Imagination (and budget) would be the limiting factors. So, close your eyes for a moment, visualize the finished product, and then contemplate whether you will submit a bid. If you become its new owner, I’m sure we would all love to receive progress reports as you create your dream classic.
Needs the torque boxes shown underneath.
Please no Bullet or Shelby body kit!!
A coyote , 302 modified would move it along nicely..
Good luck with sale..
If it came with a stick? Someone converted it to an automatic, ages ago.
So… After dropping 30-40 grand into it, and 3 boxes of band aids, you’ll have a finished project worth 40-50 grand… I’m gonna go with, nope…
Door tag if original to the Mustang says it came with a C-4 automatic transmission. W as the last item on the tag. Do not see a third pedal so it probably has always been an automatic. GLWTS!
IF money is no object….every last piece to put it back is available in NPD,Classic Industries, and countless other catalogs and vendors.
Send up to Counts Kustoms in Las Vegas and let him work his magic. Back the original color, bigger V8 and I wouldn’t mind and automatic. My brother lives in Tempe so he could go look at it.
Danny “The Count” seems like a great guy but his builds can be a little chumpy.
Uhmm a little bit of work , for not to said extensive but !! there is hope with a tied budget it ca be done ! nothing fancy ! a nice 302 coyote with a manual transmision it will be a smooth Sunday for these shell ! hopping that the price does not more up!
A notarized title from where? There is a picture of the car with a PA inspection sticker.
Looks pretty thrashed and trashed to me, with some incorrect parts thrown in. No underside pictures, no engine/transmission and the needed body/interior work all add up to a fast no.
Dynacorn sells 1967 Mustang shells at $17500 plus shipping so the bids may be dictated by what a shell costs. You still need to ad 2 front fenders and a hood to the above price.
As to dropping in a 302 Coyote engine in this Mustang, it would be very difficult with the shock towers in their current place. A 351 Windsor might be a more feasible build on this generation Mustang.
To your point, it’s like, Do you really need something in this shape to rebuild, when you can just buy/build a beast on your own with available parts these days… Or, just buy a beast someone else built, you know you’ll be getting a discount, and there are plenty of them out there for sale, with financing…
Anybody notice how much cooler the Formula S Barracuda looks?
That’s a pricey VIN tag.
I had a ’67 fastback for over 20 years and sold it a couple years ago after taking it as far as I wanted to. Fresh 351w with SVO aluminum heads, C6, 3.55 tracloc, Vintage Air AC with working vacuum lines, Granada disc brakes, upper & lower consoles, lower rear panel, solid original quarters, fenders & doors, new floor, carpet, upholstery, aftermarket retractable shoulder belts, the works. Hell, I even had the factory AM radio with a new dash speaker. Everything worked and every option I added was OEM with minimal repops. Wood grained steering wheel and the turn-signal hood were repop. Most of the OEM pieces I bought over the years from Freddie at Mustang Masters. He has the good stuff.
She was pretty tight but I sold it for 30k still needing the cowl redone, because it was badly rusted and leaked like a sieve, like most of them do, and the top had oil canned before I got it so there was about an inch of Bondo cracking over a wide swath of the roof that really needed to be replaced.
It kinda sucked getting rid of it but, meh, been there, done that, for a long time.
I stood there in the yard, wiping my eyes with hundred dollar bills as he trailered it away.
I’ll bet it still has the 6 cyl suspension,4lug front wheels. What youre really buying is a bare body shell requiring a chem strip , and EVERYTHING else!!. National Parts Depot wants to talk to you son about volume purchasing and free shipping, to the tune of $20,000+. Nice body, over priced for here in Michigan.