Auto enthusiasts list all sorts of different reasons for not completing a project, including everything from the car requiring more work than they bargained for to a lack of the funds necessary to continue. The seller of this 1967 Ford Mustang tells us he has too many other projects and lost interest, which is sad, considering the iconic status that the first-generation examples of Ford’s pony car have deservedly attained. There’s still plenty of work to be done, but this one’s had a bit of a head start, and it seems like fairly decent project material for those seeking a convertible model. This one is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and can be found here on eBay, where the opening bid of $2,000 has yet to be placed. Another option is to own it today, as there’s also an opportunity to buy it now for $6,750.
The seller doesn’t provide much detailed information here, but judging from the photos, this one appears to be a fairly original example, though it will require some bodywork and panel replacement. Fortunately, a few of the needed sheet-metal items are included, such as the rear quarters and some of the flooring. It’s not noted if rust is a significant factor outside, or whether the doors or front fenders contain any filler, but hopefully, all of those components will be usable.
While the dash will need a thorough refreshing, several of its parts are still intact, including the instruments. A few items have been removed but are shown, such as the seats and rear panels, with the canvas material still attached, although it will undoubtedly need to be replaced. We don’t get to view any photos taken directly from underneath, and even with the floors out, it’s still hard to speculate on what additional repairs the frame may require.
Fortunately, the inline-6 is said to run, but that’s literally the extent of information we get about it. The engine bay seems to still be in good order, so hopefully, there will be a few more reliable miles left for the next owner before a complete rebuild becomes necessary. This is one of those projects that seems to have a fair balance of positives and negatives, but I’m seeing enough good here to think this 1967 Ford Mustang convertible is probably worth the effort to continue restoring. How about you?
I don’t remember my small town Ford dealer ever having a Mustang convertible for dealer stock. Too extravagant for the local clientele, I guess. But if they would have, it might have been equipped with a straight six like this one, to keep the cost down.
Plenty of work here. The provided sheet metal is a bit of a plus. Might be worth the effort?
Thanks Mike.
Vastly overpriced for a 6 cylinder car with no options given the current condition of the car and work required for restoration.
Project is a understatement this far gone its a parts car at best I Think even Dennis Collins would walk away from this one
don’t be too sure about Collins he loves to buy buckets and boy this a good 1. they ripped apart can’t do the work, so you buy it and do it. spend what it costs to restore and buy 1 done
That pontiac sunbird looking pretty good, ready to go.
Who needs AC when you have flow through ventilation
Fred Flintstone, your car is ready.
Two grand is about what it’s worth as it sits, but make sure you weld in bracing to keep the body straight before replacing the floors. I’d almost consider bracing it, then having the body hot-tanked or media blasted before putting new floors in it, just to see what else needs to be replaced before going any further with it. If it’s too far gone, then it’s either a parts car or call Dynacorn for a replacement body shell before wasting a lot of time and money on repairing a lost cause. Remember, the gas tank forms the trunk floor on these, so removing the gas tank as part of the rust inspection should be mandatory!
Ok, a 6 cylinder with no floors and a lot more rot to contend with, and no underside shots. I think someone who buys this is going to be overwhelmed by the scope of the metal work needed, and financial fatigue will set in quickly.
Sell the parts that are left, because the money in will be way greater than the money to ever get out.