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Original Owner Passed: 1967 Mustang Parked Since 1984 Has Only One Big Problem

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Photo: eBay seller wwibwa_fnzd1c
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The new Mustang was longer and wider, and Ford operated several notable changes, including upgraded front suspension for better handling, but the competition in this space was getting fiercer in 1967.
The Camaro and the Firebird were eating up Mustang's share, so sales in 1967 fell to 472K units. Unsurprisingly, the hardtop was still the king of the castle with over 356K units, with the fastback finishing second (but far behind) with only 71K units.

The hardtop in these photos spent almost its entire life with the same owner in California. It left its original home two years ago when the owner passed, and eBay seller wwibwa_fnzd1c says they originally planned to rebuild the car, but "life had different ideas."

The Mustang is in incredible shape for a Mustang this old, especially considering it has never been restored. It does come with rust, but most of the damage is only on the surface and can barely be observed.

One thing is certain: whoever buys this Mustang won't have much work to do from a metal perspective.

The car, which has likely been garaged its entire life, looks amazing, and the interior is in incredible shape for a 1967 Mustang. The dashboard is also nearly flawless, with no visible cracking or blemishes.

The only big problem is what happens under the hood.

First, it's important to know that this Mustang rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder unit. While a six has never been everybody's favorite cup of tea, it served its purpose for people who wanted a fancy companion to the supermarket.

The engine lineup on the 1967 Mustang was similar to the previous year. The 200 six developed 120 horsepower, while the 289 could be had with 200 and 225 horsepower. The K-code configuration developed 271 horsepower. The biggest surprise this year was the all-new 390, which made its way to over 28K Mustangs, with 320 horsepower.

Unfortunately, the six-cylinder unit on this Mustang no longer drives and doesn't even turn over, likely after a long time in storage. The engine problems could open the door for a major upgrade under the hood, so if your goal isn't to keep this Mustang completely original, the bad news under the hood could be just "news."

The car sells with the original license plates and old paperwork.

The bidding for this otherwise great Mustang exhibiting just one concerning (engine) problem is underway, but the $3,000 bid couldn't unlock the reserve. The owner didn't share more reserve information, but if someone wants to buy the car without a fight, they can do it by triggering the Buy It Now option available at $10,800.

The Mustang is located in eastern Long Island and requires a trailer to go anywhere.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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