With its forward leaning snout and a new-for-’67 fastback extended across the trunk, the 1967 Mustang looked fast standing still. This 1967 Ford Mustang in Placerville, California has reportedly been parked since 1989! An older repaint retains some shine, and the five-slot wheels add an ’80s high school vibe. The pony’s original S-code 390 V8 is long gone, and a 351 Cleveland fills the engine bay, sending power to a four-speed manual gearbox and a stout 9-inch rear end. Though not a driver, the motor runs if you pour gas down its throat. Check out more pictures and details here on eBay, where at least six bidders have the project pony’s market value above $35,000. Wow.
What looks like an MSD ignition coil underscores the 1980s story. That’s a lot of surface rust for California, suggesting damp or outdoor storage. With the original 390 gone, the new owner could build this Cleveland to 450 HP or more. Go on; live a little!
Fat tires and the exaggerated fastback design add muscular style to the rear of this California ‘Stang. Interestingly, the original-looking body tag may have suffered a mistake at the factory, but if you shift the codes around, it’s probably meant to be Body 63A (Fastback w/ Standard Interior, shown as “3AX” on the tag) then Color X (Vintage Burgundy), Trim 2A (Black Standard), Axle 1 (3.00 gears), and Transmission Code 5 (Four-Speed Manual). Thanks to the decoder at AverageJoeRestoration for some details.
The optional console with its tambour door looks great. The Hurst T-handle shifter may not be a road racer’s first choice, but it certainly looks beefy. I believe the two rectangular holes in the console are the driver and passenger ash trays, and there’s one for rear seat passengers too, so everyone can blaze up in unison.
This shot shows more surface rust and a good view of the nifty hood-mounted turn signal wiring. With about a week left in the auction, this non-original 351C Mustang might be considered well sold at the current price. Is the Power of the Cleveland driving bidding? What’s your top dollar on this never-restored Pony Car?
I think the console slots were for the seat belt clip.
I was thinking same thing on seat belts I knew some Mustangs had them so good eye
The 2 rectangular holes in the console are not ashtrays. They are to store the female end of the seatbelt when it is not in use.
The 2 rectangular holes in the console are not ashtrays. They are used to store the female ends of the front seatbelts when they are not in use.
Rectangles are seat belt buckle storage.
The two slots in the console are for holding the seatbelt buckle when not in use.
It’s a good thing Todd made that mistake, we’d have nothing else to talk about here.
Indeed, PL. Luckily I said “I believe…” LOL Console aside, what do you all think of the car? Having watched some online auctions lately where they get ALL the money for perfectly restored cars, I don’t see how you could get from $35k on this overspray special to flawless auction car value without being upside down. If there were two bidders I’d wonder, but six or more says there’s something real here that I just can’t see. Even if I had a date-correct 390 in my garage I don’t see more than $20k.
Agreed. I keep hoping we’ll wake up from this insane price dream one day, but it keeps getting worse. Seen through the eyes of a Canadian who has to spend almost $1.40 to get $1USD, it’s totally out of reach.
“I believe” Yeah There is one ashtray and it’s on the dash between the top of the console and the glove box door. Without the 390 even $20K is a bit high considering the over-spray and the interior. Wonder why no shot of the trunk?
WOW over $30,000 without orig. engine, not orig. paint, not running ? !
Sticker shock !
Must have things: Mustang, fastback, Pandora bracelet. ‘Ya know, back in the day, I street raced a bunch of ’67-’68 Mustangs, and equally equipped, from red light to red light in 1969 Charlotte NC, the coups were faster, the convertibles slightly less, but the fastbacks (especially in yellow) were the most noticeable. I raced anything from the 170 to the 390 and had a ball.
Why this sat for 34 years must be a good story. I also wonder what it would have sold for in 1989.
Ford does not make mistakes on vehicle ID plates!! There is a QC inspector that checks this. I would suspect some “hanky-panky” going on years ago with maybe a stolen vehicle or repop plate. It maybe the reason it sat for so long.
Bernie, Detroit, MI. retired automotive.
Take it off the market, let Kevin Marti sort it out, and then sell it properly. Yes, Ford does make mistakes on their VIN tags, buck tags, paint codes, etc. I know that for a fact. I’m willing to bet that when the dust settles, the info is one or two spaces off. If the original buck tag is still attached to the front radiator brace, that would help a lot, also.
Had a new 67 in high school, S code GTA coupe completely loaded including AC, deluxe interior and exterior, stickered for $3,900 paid $3300, won a lot of street races with it, one of my favorite cars and I have owned a bunch.