Filthy Barn Find 1967 Mustang Gets Another Chance

For some, seeing this barn find 1967 Mustang just left to rot is traumatizing. After all, it’s a dream ride for the Blue Oval faithful and even quite a few non-gearheads. But this little pony car is getting another lease on life after receiving a full detailing and some mechanical TLC.

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Parked in a barn since the 90s, the classic Ford is covered in a thick layer of dust, plus bird droppings. The wheels are buried up the rims in the dirt floor, requiring the team rescuing it to use heavy machinery and literally drag it out of the barn.

At first glance, the interior doesn’t look too bad. At least it isn’t covered in mold or has any obvious rodent nests, garbage, or biohazards. But it’s in need of some obvious work.

However, the detailers note the interior reeks “like a hamster cage.” That’s foreshadowing, because later as they were hosing out the engine compartment, a little mouse decided to make its escape from the place it called home before the humans moved the pony car.

They later find the mice nest under the backseat. This is why removing seats on a vehicle that’s sat for a long time is wise. Theres’ more in the glovebox and trunk, too.

The overall structure of the Mustang seems rather sound, making it an ideal candidate for a restoration. Sure, the paint has all kinds of imperfections and there’s some corrosion on the body, but honestly it’s not that bad.

While the Mustang cleans up well enough, getting it running is a different story. The engine will turn over, but they can’t turn the key in the ignition, so the guys can’t tell if there are other issues to be addressed.

Would you just fix the Mustang and enjoy it as is, or would you take this pony in another direction?

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