A rescued 1967 Ford Mustang wrecked in a crash decades ago turned out to be very rare
- This 1967 Ford Mustang is very rare one of nine
- It was badly damaged in a smash back in the 1980s
- It is need of a big restoration job
Published on Sep 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Sep 13, 2024 at 6:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A man who bought a 1967 Ford Mustang that was severely damaged in an accident in the 1980s ended up with a pretty rare find.
The bold blue-colored car is looking for a new home with the seller explaining that it’s a rare one-of-nine model.
Unfortunately, back in 1981 the car was involved in a nasty smash.
The accident was so bad that the original owner decided to abandon it as he didn’t think anyone would be able to fix it. But some folks simply see that as a challenge.
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The 1967 Ford Mustang was damaged in a crash
Due to their enduring popularity, you still see plenty of examples vintage Ford Mustangs out there.
Although many has seen better days, such as Ford Mustang Cobra II that was in desperate need of some TLC, or this one that was left to rust for four decades before being rescued.
Much like those two classics, this 1967 model is in need of a complete restoration to return it to its former glory.
After sustaining a fair bit of serious damage in the accident, the steering linkage and other parts of the car was knocked off.
As a result, the owner didn’t think it could be fixed and parked it as was without having it repaired.
Fast forward a few decades and it’s not all bad news, eBay seller fruitofthevine2014 notes that the undercarriage escaped unscathed and over-all the Mustang’s body is in good condition – considering its age and what its been through.
It is need of a big restoration job
Under the hood, the car has a 390 V8 engine – but the seller adds that this might not be original to the Mustang.
With the oil pan out of action, the engine no longer turns over and it doesn’t have any brakes – on the plus side, it does steer and roll.
While taking on this Mustang would be a pretty big job, even for a seasoned mechanic, it could also be worthwhile.
Because the seller has the Matri report, which reveals just how rare this car is.
In total, 4,366 Mustangs rolled off the production line with the same point code, but once you take into account its trim and color, this number drops to just nine.
So, you’re looking at a very rare find indeed.
Claire Reid
Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Across her career she's covered a wide variety of topics, including celebrity, cryptocurrency, politics, true crime and just about everything in between.
