It isn’t uncommon for enthusiasts to lose interest in a restoration project, even when the hard work is done, and they have invested a considerable sum in their build. Such is the case with this 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback. The seller completed the rust repairs, applied fresh paint, and retrimmed the interior. The finish line is in sight, but the buyer still faces the task of sourcing an appropriate motor to bolt under the hood. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Curvette for spotting the GT listed here on eBay in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Frantic bidding has pushed the price to $20,600, which is below the reserve. The seller also provides a BIN option of $38,500 for those wishing to bypass the auction process.
Lee Iacocca was a complex individual, though his decision to champion the First Generation Mustang proved he had an uncanny ability to read the market. He was deeply involved in the design and development of the 1967 update, but criticized the latest version for its increased physical dimensions. This Fastback rolled off the line that year, ordered by its first owner as the desirable GT variant. The seller commenced their restoration by cutting away every square inch of rusty steel, welding in new floors to ensure the body is now rock-solid. The underside shots show no evidence of problems, although some welds look slightly rough around the edges. They replaced the door shells and a few exterior items before applying a fresh coat of the car’s original Wimbledon White paint. It appears that the only major task facing the buyer is to install minor trim pieces before the exterior is complete.
Muscle cars were growing in stature by 1967, which was one of the key motivators behind the Mustang’s increased dimensions. The tight engine bay made it virtually impossible to fit anything larger than the company’s 289ci V8 under the hood. However, by widening the car’s front and moving the shock towers out, Ford’s larger-capacity motors found a home, making the pony car a worthy competitor to genuine muscle cars. This GT once featured the S-Code 390ci V8, generating 320hp, and a four-speed manual transmission. Sadly, the engine and transmission are long gone, leaving the buyer to choose how they would prefer to power this classic. Sourcing the correct components would be relatively easy, although the restomod path may prove irresistible.
The seller’s build extended to an interior retrim. While it isn’t complete, it appears that everything required is included in the sale. Their choice of Red and Black vinyl won’t appeal to everyone, but no aspect of any classic can achieve that. However, with a new wheel and something filling the hole where the radio should be, this interior will tick the boxes for a driver-grade classic.
It is a shame that this 1967 Mustang GT Fastback no longer features an engine or transmission, because it would have been a potent beast in its prime. However, that hasn’t impacted the interest it has generated. The bidding tally of forty-nine is impressive, while seventy-nine people have added this classic to their Watch List. There is ample opportunity for the price to climb further, but do you think bidding will reach the seller’s BIN? I won’t be surprised if it does.
Be a clean slate to build a John McComb SCCA Trans Am A-Sedan Tribute-and you can bet no one else will have one like it..
Occurred to me that McCombs bad ride was a coupe not a fastback. 🤦🏻♂️
For me, a ’67 fastback is the ultimate Mustang. Without a numbers-matching drivetrain, this project would be open to all kinds of modern options. At $38,500.00, it’s a project beyond my means.
Yep…..that’s a lot of money with some drivers selling for around that – those wheels will sell it….he hopes…..
A coyote and a 6-speed and you can run all day.
I thought the same thing, it would take a lot to fit one in a ’67.
I think my 1968 Mustang GT 390 4 speed fastback was a better buy. $850.00 and drove it home in 1978.
Hmmm. Building a 390 and coming up with a toploader are relatively easy. But the ton of black goo on the underside concerns me. And why go to all of this work and leave the rusted front suspension as is? I read the ebay advert, and don’t see any mention of all the missing parts (window trims, wrong gas cap, headlight buckets, turn signal lights, radiator, interior door mechanisms and windows, etc. Are parts included with the car, or not? If not, there is an awful lot to source to complete this.
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I guess we know why the seller lost interest . . .
Not just any ol’ 390 will work. The heads, intake, exhaust, and more, must be from a Mustang, Cougar, Torino, or similar car. The engines, or the parts needed to change one over are hard to find/expensive. A friend of mine found himself in exactly the same situation. He sold the car as it was- just like this seller.
Oh come on!. 38K for a Mustang with no running gear? What am I missing? If this is actually where the hobby has gotten to I’m glad that I am old and can no longer build a road warrior.
our boy in Manahawkin again. fresh white paint fresh undercoating. hiding a world of sin.38k no drive line way too high
1st gen FB – only stang to have in my mind (oh, OK, from of the areo era is ok too). But not this one… missing stuff (trim, DT…) which means “project’. This is an affordable way for one to proceed. But the seller is not within the standard norms w/the wacko price.
390 means truck to me so I’d not bring that back. This will never bea restoration (prts missing – trim, DT) /read/ ‘expensive’, original, sought out, etc.
Finish it or price appropreatly for what is in ur posession. Is he/she lookin for a blockhead ( beginner, uninformed individual )? Yes, probably… got a fishin pole out there wigglin it around. GL on that one~
yes, that’s all this seller ever does is look for somebody wet behind the ears so he can stick it to them. this is a 5k car with everything missing. you are spot on
I could not agree more.
For me it is a sign of shoddy workmanship when someone is too lazy to remove the door jamb strikers before shooting paint. The left front seat is a 1968 seat as it has the seat back release lever on it.