In his latest classic car adventure, Dennis Collins heads to Wichita, Kansas, in search of a once-spectacular 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback. But this outing takes an unusual path because it’s likely this vintage vehicle isn’t headed for restoration at Collins’ hands. Instead, he plans to use the car for parts.
Collins Grabs A Leftover Ford Mustang
The owners of Collins’ target put the car up for sale after buying the garage (and accompanying property) where it sat for four decades. Its lack of use isn’t a turn-off, especially given Collins’ intentions for the car. He’s eager to extract this Ford Mustang and return to Texas.
After looking at the door jam and under the hood, he confirms what he’s buying: a Candy Apple Red 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback with C-Code (289 cubic inch V8). Collins seals the deal and hits the road after a bit of extraction work.
An Uncertain Future For This 1967 Ford Mustang
At the video’s outset, Collins confesses to some confusion about this Ford Mustang. He’s working on restoring three other classic 1967 Shelby Mustangs, so this car may wind up being a parts source. In particular, he’s looking for a front passenger seat and a pair of Candy Apple Red doors for two of these projects, including a Shelby Mustang GT350 he bought from Canada. Both of these needs can be met from this latest purchase.
Toward the end, Collins hints that this Mustang will get partially parted out, with the remainder serving as a project car for someone looking to create a restomod or “Eleanor” Mustang.
How Much Is A 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Worth?
Collins’ Kansas find is in a sorry state, with a tattered interior and an incomplete engine bay. Not to mention that this Mustang is missing its original wheels. Hagerty doesn’t track valuations for poor-condition vehicles, so it’s challenging to “ballpark” what this 1967 Ford Mustang is worth.
As a fair-condition example, with the 289 engine, the car could fetch $18,300. So, Collins’ getting a purchase price below this amount is a reasonable assumption. Curiously, Hagerty estimates that a 1967 Mustang Fastback GT (Collins’ buy is a base version) with the same engine is worth less, $16,700. However, a same-year GT with the 390 cubic-inch V8 drives the price up by 160%.
Sources: YouTube/Dennis Collins. Hagerty
