In 1965, the Ford Mustang was the hottest new car going. In the first 18 months, the company sold more than 680,000 of them. Sport coupes, fastbacks, and convertibles – but not a single station wagon. That’s because one never existed. At least not until now. We told this one was created by welding two coupe roofs together and probably a whole lot more. We’re told it’s a good running anomaly that needs some paint and other cosmetic attention. Located in Libertyville, Illinois, this interesting machine is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $19,000. But it was listed several weeks ago, and apparently no takers – so far. Thanks for the interesting tip, Jason.
We wish the seller had provided some documentation or history about how this creation came to be. That would help interested parties to gauge whether this was a professional job or a couple of guys and a garage on the weekends. It currently wears what might be black primer, and the seller acknowledges something better needs to be done. Plus there’s some Bondo in there that should be reapplied (from the transformation or maybe some rust, too?). The interior may be okay except for the back seat, but we get just one good photo.
Under the hood resides a “high-performance” 289 cubic inch V8, though we don’t know its potency. That tried-and-true Ford engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and the odometer reads 32,000 miles. But is that in total or 132,000 or just since it became a station wagon? Recent work includes a new clutch, brakes, a Flowmaster exhaust system, and a conversion to LED lights. All-in-all, we’re told the car performs well mechanically.
But, like our readers, my concern goes back to how well this work was done. There’s more involved than just welding two roofs together to create something anew. When doctored up a bit, this pony could be an interesting stand-out in your favorite Mustang club. But they’ll all want to know how this one of none came about, too.
That is pretty unique, not necessarily in a good way.
It’s like a Europa gone bad.
Good Motor, 4sp, wagon = 👍
Actually Ford did build 2 Mustang wagons, I met a guy in Tacoma, Wa. back in the ’80’s who had both of them. He had some connection to Ford and said they were supposed to have been crushed, but somehow he got them.
Pics of those two wagons would be interesting to see. I’ve read Ford made clay models of a wagon and have seen pics of concepts but Ford never got any further. There was also a wagon built by Construzione Automobili Intermeccanica (Italy) based on a ’65 suggested to Ford but rejected.
The wagon on the link is based on a so-so 80s Swedish custom project but is now restored to better-than-ever condition. I’ve seen it in person and the level of craftmanship is the same as or even better than what an OE car would have been
https://m.facebook.com/folloautoco/photos/pcb.5006130369414069/5006130169414089/?type=3&source=48&paipv=0&eav=AfaKQ2JAzP1EnFxvq7o3RE4CshZFR3fiv-WIp-WoqrIfYxqsQKNY_g2PXop5He9O0Y8
Looks like the poor mans’ version of the Jaguar XKE Hearse from the 60s cult classic
“Harold and Maude”.
I like picture 8 of the ad. I will break the PC rule….comment about mileage before/after wagon conversion. I think the seller needs to identify a pronoun for the type of car or if it wants to be a semi, farm tractor or a sunflower.
If you read this far the wagon/squared off fast back could be saved. Lower the suspension front/back. Slight flare of the rear wheel openings. Less of a tire stagger. Pearl black with matte black ghost stripes.
As is, it looks 100% better than the Sonny/Cher mustangs.
The conversion looks pretty good. Just needs a better stance and wheels. Not sure if to go with a vinyl or painted roof.
Probably have to keep the vinyl to cover the surgery scars, much like the Superbirds
Easy to see why no Mustang station wagons were built.
Looking at the pictures, this doesn’t look like a “hack job” Body lines flow a lot better than the 4 door Barracuda posted a few days ago.
I kind of like it. Id put a 2″ chop in the windshield to change the slope of the roof, and then fix the stance. The butt low look of worn springs was never attractive on the Mustang.
Mustangs would develop a “nose up” look as the front suspension bushings wore out.
I’m thinking P1800ES…
Breadvan
For around $8000? I’d take a chance. It would be a unique addition to someones Mustang collection.
This looks like the Mustang wagon that I saw at the University of Maryland in the mid-80’s. I also remember reading about a wagon conversion kit for the Mustang called The Hobo which this could be.
As a kid, I asked my older brother a stupid question. “Why don’t they make Mustang station wagons? ” He replied, “Because they are sports cars.” I wish he were alive to see this thing.
Well at least we now understand why Ford didn’t produce a Mustang station wagon.
This could be really cool in a Hot Wheels/Monkees kind of way, if you really just took it over the top.
I have seen this done before but the builder used a Ford Stationwagon top from a Fairlane which looked a lot better than this little mustang. Still I like this conversion because I Never cared for hardtop mustangs. So this is an improvement…
P.S. love the keystone wheels!
Someone mentioned the cars stance and roofline and even though I like the car and would love to own and tinker with it the arse needs to be a few inches higher or the nose needs a similar dropping to get it looking down not up.
Seems the roof could be addressed with some tasteful chrome “ribs” and a vista cruiser esque rear damn.
Then I’d more than likely spent too much on a paint job, not black but more than likely something along the lines of that FORD blue, or maybe white with deck stripes would be the way to go then you may not need the roof ribs???
I’ll never know as like many I made the life mistake/choice of giving half my possessions and my right to choose to another.
I’ve seen a couple of these at car shows in the midwest. They had grafted tops from other station wagons onto them. Maybe Falcon or Fairlane? Not sure. It just depends on the quality of the build as to whether it is worth it or not. Still kinda cool though, every time I see one.
Needs landau bars.
All but two photos are very far away? Posted 6 weeks ago.
I seem to remember hearing a kit was made to convert one to a wagon years ago. I’d make it into a sedan delivery. Ford had four mustang pickups built by Beverly Hills Auto back in 65? They were called Musteros. Several survived with one just found in WVa, but it’s pretty rusty.
I like it. Sporty shooting brake if you will. Love to own it and finish it off as it deserves to be. Folks would go nuts at local car shows.
yup, ford did it, 1/2 doz max? A test for pre-production. Wonder it this is 1? B worth lot more if it was.
I’m w/Stan (as round here they call me Wagonman). Beemer waggys, audi, etc (R they named ‘sports wagons”?). I like the Wolwos (old 1 & newer – the S40? it’s small).
Volvo very successfully did the same with the P1800, the version of the car I would like to have. I think Ford would have had a successful version of the car with some fine tuning. I would buy that version over the other version of the Mustang.
I like it! Good-looking conversion – could be great-looking with a lower stance, a good paint job (I might go with British Racing Green), and nicer wheels and tires – a set of sporty wires perhaps. And probably delete those chrome fake scoops by the rear wheel openings.
No idea what that interior’s like, but tan would a good color.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15142869/ford-mustang-wagon-review/
One gent had one built in the 60’s ^^ and from what i’ve seen..in Argentina many offshoots of early Mustangs were built..4-doors,wagons,limos..South America did some really cool things in the 60’s and 70’s to Fords.
Looks like a tow truck dropped it there