You’ve got to be kidding. Two people have bid a rusty hulk of a 1967 Mustang Fastback up past $12 grand? Are they not reading the very thorough and honest description provided by the seller here on ebay? Are they friends just trying to get the bids up? If you feel like a trip to Cannon Falls, Minnesota, and you act before Wednesday mid-day, you could be the owner of a seller-described “very rough” Mustang. But bid with care—there’s no reserve, and I’d be willing to say we’re in a “tag, you’re it” situation with the price being what it currently is.
The guy selling this car owns a restoration shop, and even he is not willing to prioritize this job over his other projects. Included in the list of needs are front frame rails, front torque boxes, full floor, trunk drop-offs, and anywhere from 15-24 inches of the rear frame rails. As this is a unibody car, you might as well say that everything you see—and a lot of sheet metal that ought to be there but that you don’t see, needs replacing. If it makes things any easier, you can high-tail it to Arizona, where he has a $3500 Mustang Coupe waiting as a donor car.
The seller repeatedly warns potential buyers that this is a huge project and asks that the next owner not say later that it was more to take on than what they thought. The reason for the decrepit condition of this pony is simple: The car’s DSO was the Twin Cities. It remained there during its service life. It’s there now. What does that mean in a word? “Salt.” In two, “Salt and rust,” and he catalogues plenty of it, as was mentioned.
At least you can count on the engine working well. That’s because at present, there’s no driveline, so you’re going to supply one. How many more dollars is that going to take? Oh, and by the way, Mr. Cheap Seller isn’t giving you the half-decent wheels and tires pictured, though you will get some rubber that holds air so that you can move this thing inside your garage when it shows up. That way, nobody you know will realize what a delusional dreamer you are to be taking on this project. The one thing that occurs is that this is a VIN buy that will go on a replacement body. If that’s what you intend, beware—your state may forbid such activity and label it criminal fraud. You don’t need that hassle now, do you? In other words, you’ve been warned: coming and going, at this number, there’s nothing to see here.
Don’t mince your words, Brian. Tell us what you really think.
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My mom always said, if you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all
saying nothing pays nothing
Take a look at the bid history. Something is suspect there with bidders having no feedback. 0***6 and 6***0? The lister is probably honest but I doubt the bids are real since the bids far exceed the value. I have had that too where 2 guys bid the car way up and then the winner wants to send you a check for more than the amount.
12 thousand dollars, maybe they are bidding on the 69 behind it in the barn lol.
Just saw a nice candy apple red ’67 Fastback 302 4-speed go for 44k on bring a trailer. Way less than building yourself a Mustang. See if the seller will take 10k for the title and VIN plates. Then spend 15k for a new body. About 15k for new engine and transmission in crates. Let’s see, probably another 15k in parts, 50k-60k for labor. Only 90k-100k to turn this into a car worth maybe 60 on a good day. Bid away!
Anything beyond $200 in scrap metal profit is overpaying for this heap.
Idk why this is even worthy of a BF write-up but I’ll take the bait. I’ve said it be4: ya can’t save them all. Nearest scrapyard w/a crusher needs to be contacted for p/up. Good grief that Stang needs a prayer.
Gentlemen, as per my moniker, I present my flagship.
There thinking of Steve Mcqueen when they see this bullet
That Bullitt green paint job shore is purty.
Boys and girls, there is $11k in the glove box.