Sometimes here at Barn Finds we see cars that really raise some questions in our minds. This 1965 Mustang Fastback is a perfect example. Until recently it had been owned by the same family for its entire life. At some point during that period, they chose to treat the car to a cosmetic restoration. As soon as this was complete they parked the vehicle in their garage, and that’s where it remained for the next 30-years. The current owner then purchased the car and returned it to a roadworthy state. Now that this process has been completed, he has decided that the time has come for the Mustang to head off to a new home. If you would like to be the next proud owner of this classic pony car, then you will find the Mustang located in Elkhorn, Nebraska, and listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $20,300, but the reserve hasn’t been met. There is also a BIN option available, and this has been set at $34,500. Also at the time of writing, there are 108 people watching the listing.

The original owners chose to have the Mustang repainted in its original Wimbledon White as part of the restoration process. They also had the rear quarter panels and trunk pan replaced due to the usual rust issues. Whilst it doesn’t rate a mention, I suspect that the front floor on the driver’s side may also have been replaced. If you check the photos at the bottom of this article you will find one showing this area. I’m sure that it shows evidence of work in that area, and if I’m right, then this particular aspect looks like it is a fairly rough job. Otherwise, the car appears to be free of any further rust. The paint looks quite reasonable, but the owner suggests that it would really benefit from a wet sand and buff to return it to its best. There is also a crack in the paint just below the badge on the driver’s side front fender. If the Mustang has had limited exposure to UV rays since the restoration, then a good spray-painter should be able to address this and match the color with no real worries. The rest of the panels and the paint, the trim and chrome, along with the glass, look to be quite good. The vintage-look Torq Thrust wheels are a recent addition, but the original hubcaps are included in the sale.

It appears that the Fastback is a numbers-matching car, with the engine bay home to an A-code 289ci V8, backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. After sitting for so long, the vehicle did require some work to make it roadworthy once again. This included the replacement of the brakes, including the master cylinder and rear brake hoses. The fluids were all flushed, all hoses were replaced, the original carburetor received a rebuild, while the gas tank, fuel pump, sender unit, and the fuel lines were all replaced. There were numerous other small jobs performed, but the upshot of all of this work is that the Mustang now runs and drives perfectly. With 225hp available in such a light car, performance should be pretty decent as well. The only thing that the owner identifies now as needing attention is the exhaust. He is of the opinion that it should be replaced.

The Mustang’s white interior trim is said to be original, and it actually has survived quite well. There is a ter and a seam separation visible in the driver’s seat, but this looks like it could be repaired. There is also a hole in the headliner on the passenger side near the visor. I’m not sure whether this could be repaired satisfactorily, so a replacement might be on the cards. The rest of the trim, the carpet, and the console all appear to be quite nice. The original radio has been removed and an AM/FM radio/cassette player sits in its spot. However, the original radio is included in the sale.

I would love to know why someone would go to the trouble and expense of restoring a car like this Mustang, and then choose to park it for the next three decades. Still, their loss could be the next owner’s gain. The only real question mark that I have in my mind surrounds that front floor. What do you think?