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Barn find cars like this 1964.5 Mustang are just fascinating relics of history. This Ford was literally kept in a barn with a dirt floor for 45 years. During its time just sitting, the tires started sinking into the ground, as if the pony car was going to inter itself.
This barn find car is worth $10 million.
Thankfully, the classic Mustang was rescued after the owner put out a call to some professional detailers who will do some jobs for free if they can post a video of the cleanup on YouTube. They get some interesting content, the owner gets some free work, and everyone wins.
To drag the Mustang out of its resting place, these guys had to use a backhoe. While the rear axle would still let the wheels rotate, the front was frozen. That was just the beginning of what was a disgusting, difficult job.
There’s a bit of controversy over the 1964.5 Mustang. Officially, as far as Ford is concerned, the first model year of the pony car was 1965. But many enthusiasts call the first production run 1964.5 since it began about halfway through the 1964 model year for the rest of the Blue Oval’s product lineup.
We’ve seen people argue about whether it’s 1964.5 or 1965 to the point it’s almost come to blows. There’s a lot of passion about the little cars and what they represent for the history of Ford. After all, they’re one of the most iconic vehicles ever made, with few others being more readily recognized by non-gearheads.
This Mustang was so filthy, the detailers had to vacuum off the body before they even sprayed it off the first time. That’s a bit unusual, but it does happen. While cleaning the interior, they find a McDonald’s bag commemorating the 1980 Olympics, among other ancient artifacts. The crazy thing is all of that stuff outdates the detailers by a couple of decades.
Thankfully, the Ford cleans up nicely, but it does need a little bit of restoration work before it’s ready to participate in some summer cruises.
Check out the video of this barn find Mustang’s rescue and full detailing here.
Images via WD Detailing/YouTube
