Man Buys 1967 Ford Mustang 390 Wrecked 43 Years Ago, Turns Out It's Incredibly Rare

The car was posted on eBay by seller fruitofthevine2014, who says that the car owner at the time of the accident abandoned the Mustang because everybody believed it couldn't be fixed. It was never supposed to return to the road, so it was parked with the accident damage not getting any fixes.

"This is how I got the car," the owner explains, adding that the undercarriage escaped the accident, though it'll now need frame repairs. The crash wasn't easy, as the steering linkage and other parts were knocked off the car.

The Mustang is fitted with a 390 V8 engine, and while this is good news for someone interested in more performance, the owner says this block might not be original. Unfortunately, the accident damaged the oil pan, and now the engine no longer turns over. A good mechanic is needed, so have the engine inspected before making an offer.

Now, let's move to the part that sets this Mustang apart from the rest of the crowd.

The Marti report indicates that only 4,366 cars rolled off the assembly lines with the same point code, but the big news lands when looking for cars with the same paint and trim codes. The Marti report reveals that only 9 such cars left the factory, and this one is one of them, still surviving and hoping for a chance to return to the road.

The document also confirms that this 2-door fastback was fitted from the factory with a 390 four-barrel engine, and it's a shame that the unit under the hood might no longer be original. However, find a good mechanic, and who knows, maybe the 390 is the factory unit, and it could still be saved.

The seller included a detailed description of everything on this Mustang, and you should read it entirely if you believe the car deserves a second chance. Keep in mind that the accident damage is still on the car, and certain things, such as steering, don't work as expected. You can still steer, but the rod is not connected to the steering box, so when loading this Mustang on a trailer, you must turn it by hand.

The Mustang landed on eBay with an optimistic price expectation, as the owner hopes to get at least $23,000 for it. This is only the starting bid, but two days after the auction kicked off, the Mustang is still waiting for the first bidder. The car is located in Ada, Oklahoma, and the auction site indicates that 73 people have already added it to their watchlists.