1967 Ford Mustang has a unique feature, but a signature on the dash makes it one of a kind

  • A 1967 Ford Mustang was rescued from a barn in Lapeer, Michigan
  • It had a unique drivetrain
  • Plus, there was an even rarer surprise on the dash

 

Published on Mar 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Mar 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

A 1967 Ford Mustang rescued from a barn in Lapeer, Michigan, already had one unique feature – but it was a signature on the dash that made it a real collector’s item.

It was discovered back in 2002 following years of neglect after it was abandoned.

A unique drivetrain made it a great find to begin with.

However, the famous name left on the dash made the Mustang a one-of-one and sent its value through the roof.

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The 1967 Ford Mustang barn find

After the American classic car was discovered, the 1967 model Mustang Fastback was faithfully restored by its owners, Stan and Ruth Bentley.

Since being brought back to life, it’s been raced at Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park and GingerMan Raceway, MI, and has also attended Mustang Club of America events.

The barn-find car even survived an engine fire at a car show in Rhode Island.

The Mustang features a 351-cubic-inch V8, which is not original to the 1967 model year. The engine was, in fact, first introduced in 1969.

The classic car also has a five-speed manual transmission, which is a non-stock upgrade as well.

In the cabin, its custom features include modern bolstered sports seats, Shelby-style scoops, and a trunk lid spoiler.

A dash-mounted tachometer also adds a sporty touch to the interior.

The surprise on the dash

Gause Garage

A unique surprise on the dashboard is the signature of Carl Tasca, son of the founder of Tasca Ford.

The signature is linked to the fire at the car show when Tasca personally expedited repairs of the Mustang.

“This car caught fire down there…

“We took it to the Tasca Ford on a Friday, and he said it would be Monday before they got to it,” Stan Bentley explained in a YouTube video shared by Matt Gause of Gause Garage.

“Well, apparently Carl or somebody was out in the parking lot and they saw that we had it back the next day.”

“Carl Tasca and his team did a great job. He’s a real nice guy. He and his family are just super nice, family-oriented people.

“We had a hard time finding a pen for him to sign, but we did alright,” Stan concluded. And thank God he did!

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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”