Ford Mustang abandoned in Tennessee field has owner making a dubious claim about plans for it
- The Ford Mustang has endured as one of the most iconic cars ever built
- By 1969, Mustang sales were dropping thanks to an increase in size
- Recently, a 1969 Mustang was found and listed on eBay – but it’s in bad shape
Published on Apr 08, 2025 at 7:37 PM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on Apr 09, 2025 at 4:20 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Keelin McNamara
The Ford Mustang endures as one of the most iconic muscle cars ever built.
First released in 1964, the Mustang is a car that would go on to inspire an entire class of car.
A 1969 example has recently been discovered, having been abandoned in a field in Tennessee.
And its owner has made some…questionable claims about his intentions for it.
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Ford Mustang: an icon that fell into decline
By now, most of you will probably be familiar with the Mustang’s story.
In 1964, Ford executives were planning the car that would define the next generation.
Development of the Mustang project was completed in just 18 months.
It was spearheaded and supervised by Ford Division general manager Lee Iacocca.
The muscle car became an immediate hit, selling over 400,000 units in its first year alone.
Within two years, one million Mustangs had rolled out the doors of the assembly plant in Michigan.
Sadly, the first generation started to seriously decline in sales.
Various upgrades and changes were made, but the muscle car just grew bigger and heavier.
Following that performance decline, many buyers switched to models such as the Maverick and Pinto.
1969 Mustang found in Tennessee field
And that brief history lesson leads us into today’s story.
The good news is that recently, a 1969 Mustang has been discovered in a field in Tennessee.
Unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends for this particular example.
That’s because it looks like it’s been left in the field since 1969.
In fact, the rust and the elements have completely robbed this car of its former glory.
The person selling the car, eBay user dixiestampede82, has a pretty dubious explanation.
The man who abandoned said car claimed that he’d actually wanted to save the classic.
However, given its current condition, you’d be forgiven for being more than a little skeptical.
Thankfully, there is one silver lining in this dark, rusted-out cloud.
The muscle car needs a full restoration, but now it can be sold on to someone willing to do the work.
We’ll admit – this is a big undertaking, but it could be an amazing project car for the right person.
Regardless, we hope to see this 1969 Ford Mustang restored to its former glory very soon.
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Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
