Parked In The ’90s: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

There can be many reasons why an owner may choose to park a classic car. These can include financial concerns to major mechanical problems. This 1967 Mustang convertible has been sitting in a barn since the 1990s. It appears that it may have been the victim of a minor fender bender, and this could have been the motivation behind it going into storage. It has recently emerged and needs a new owner willing to return it to its former glory. It has some rust issues, but they are by no means the worst that we have ever seen here at Barn Finds. Located in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, you will find the Mustang listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $4,550, but this figure remains short of the reserve.

The story behind this Dark Moss Green Mustang is unknown, although it has been sitting in a barn since the 1990s. A minor accident may have been the catalyst because some slight panel damage on the front would seem to support this theory. It desperately needs a hefty dose of TLC, and the best approach would be for its new owner to dismantle a car to address its issues adequately. Apart from the panel damage at the front, the vehicle does have some rust that will require attention. It isn’t severe, but it is beginning to appear in the floors near the torque box. An in-person inspection may reveal that it could be addressed with simple patches, although new floor pans would be a wise move if the car is to be done justice. There is also a significant coating of surface corrosion on the vehicle’s underside, so the buyer could choose to media blast the entire car so that they are working with healthy steel. Externally, there doesn’t appear to be much in the way of significant rust. There may be a small amount developing in some of the lower extremities, like the rear quarter panels, but these would appear to be a patchable proposition. The frame for the White soft-top is intact, although the buyer will need to spend around $500 on a new top. Most of the external trim is intact, although much of it will require restoration or replacement.

The original Lime Gold vinyl trim must have offered an excellent contrast to the exterior Moss Green paint. It would have been a winning combination capable of turning heads wherever this Mustang went. Those days are well behind it, and the buyer will face plenty of work to whip this interior into shape. It is missing the driver’s seat and a few dash components but appears otherwise complete. A re-trim will be on the agenda, and the most cost-effective approach would be one of the trim kits that are readily available for around $2,000. If the buyer isn’t concerned with complete originality, they could opt for Pony trim or follow a custom upholstery path. In that case, it would be a matter of personal taste as to how the buyer tackles this aspect of the build.

The mystery with this Mustang continues when we lift the hood. The VIN indicates that the Convertible rolled off the line equipped with a C-Code 289ci V8 producing 200hp. The original owner also opted for a three-speed automatic transmission and power steering. This combination was hardly likely to set most hearts racing, although, with a ¼ mile ET of 16.6 seconds, it would have satisfied most potential buyers in 1967. The owner indicates that the motor occupying this engine bay is a C-Code, but he is unsure whether it is numbers-matching. It turns freely, so it may be possible to breathe new life into it without resorting to a rebuild. Erring on the side of caution, I would still factor that cost into the restoration budget. If it proves unnecessary, that could be a bonus.

Returning this 1967 Mustang Convertible to its former glory will not be a quick and easy undertaking. The buyer will probably choose to entirely dismantle the car to do it justice. Performed to a high standard, it could see this classic command a value beyond $30,000 in the current market once restored. If the buyer threw caution to the wind and performed a custom or restomod build, the value could conceivably be higher. I would typically advocate a faithful restoration, but since Ford produced 44,808 Convertibles during 1967, I can hardly argue my case based on rarity. Whatever path the next owner takes, I hope they see it through to completion so that the car can take its rightful place on our roads. It has been sitting for three decades, and I believe it deserves a second chance at life.