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
Kate Bain
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
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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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness, and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the senior content writer and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms, and coveted brands. When her OOO is on from writing about cars and heading up on-site SEO you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym, or exploring the city she loves.
