Rustiest 1967 Mustang that had been sitting in a barn for 25 years defies all odds despite rough condition

If you’re a true gearhead, you’ll be of the opinion that any Mustang is worth saving.

This particular example, hidden away in a barn for 25 years, was left by its owner to rot.

Quite possibly the rustiest ‘Stang you’ve ever laid your eyes on, it was apparent it’d seen better days.

But that didn’t stop two guys from attempting to bring it back to life.

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The guys behind the Junkyard Digs YouTube channel are no strangers when it comes to a challenge.

Had they bitten off more than they could chew with this particular Mustang, though?

They wouldn’t be the first to attempt it – this Ford Mustang parked for year is now fit for a museum.

What kind of Mustang is it?

The muscle car that features in the video is a 1967 model which, according to the one of the Junkyard Digs guys, has a 4.7-liter small block V8 engine.

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to drive one, you’ll know just how well they handle, and how the growl of the V8 makes it impossible to ignore.

Star power and performance have kept the 1967 Mustang in such high demand over the years, so it’s little wonder the guys wanted to save it, much like a YouTuber who dismantled a barn to rescue a classic Mustang parked since the early ’80s.

How bad was the condition?

Despite a custom paint job, the ‘Stang is in a poor state of repair.

The once-glistening red paint job is flaking badly, with rust having taken hold around the arches, leaving some pretty big holes.

Sadly, what was under the hood wasn’t any better, with the engine bay devoid of a radiator and littered with mouse droppings.

Was the Mustang saveable?

Despite the monumental challenge ahead of them, the guys set out by putting air in the tires before turning their attention to the engine.

After freeing up the engine and throwing some fuel into the carburettor, the ‘Stang’s engine roared to life, but not without a huge cloud of smoke.

It wasn’t long before the engine cut out, though, with the guys having to replace lots of bits and do heaps of tinkering before it’d run under its own steam.

But all the hard work paid off as – on a test run – the guys had some fun ripping donuts in the Mustang.

What happened next?

The guys packed up and, in all their wisdom, hopped in the ‘Stang for their four-hour trip home.

Surprisingly, despite being left to rot for 25 years, the muscle car was still ‘buttery smooth’, with the wheels well balanced, no shaking from the driveshaft, and all the gauges working great.

It managed the journey and, despite only being useful as a donor car, the guys decided to celebrate their success in the most appropriate way possible – doing a dirty big burnout.