1967 Ford Mustang GTA barn find isn't in great shape but a surprise inside means its rare-status and value has gone up

The 1967 Ford Mustang GTA isn’t a rare model of the classic American muscle car – but this barn find has a little something extra.

Certain body styles and options combinations can be scarce.

Step inside and there’s another surprise.

That rare find gives this deteriorated convertible’s value a lift.

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Ford Mustang GTA barn find

It’s one of 22,000 convertibles however its 289-cubic-inch V8 and automatic transmission is a rare factory configuration among the nearly half a million 1967 Mustangs that rolled off the production line.

The American car’s lime gold paint, ivy gold interior, and GT equipment group already made it a rare barn find.

At 99,999 miles on the odometer – it’s both well-loved and plenty driven.

Sadly, decades in poor storage left it with rust, faded paint, a deteriorated convertible top, and a heavily worn interior.

Under the hood, the original 289 V8 engine and C4 automatic transmission needed a full rebuild.

That’s going to cost you.

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The rare surprise inside

However, the thing that makes it ultra rare and one-of-one is actually hidden inside the dilapidated cabin once you step inside.

Namely, it’s a factory AM/8-track radio combination, as verified by the Marti Report.

Priced at $13,800 on its Classiccarsandjeepparts eBay listing, the restoration could exceed $50,000 if restored to show-quality standards.

However, parting it out might be even more lucrative due to its sought-after features.

With 66 people following the sale that has 22 days left to go – who knows what it will eventually sell for?

Meanwhile, the Ford Mustang GTD has become the fastest American car around the Nürburgring – making it faster than some supercars.