Ford almost didn’t notify anyone about the S-code Mustang when it debuted in 1967, but the automobile couldn’t go ignored. The new Mustang went remarkably close to the series’ superstar with a 390 (6.4-liter) V8 engine under the hood and 325 horsepower.
The 428 Cobra Jet produced 335 horsepower, so purchasing the S-code Mustang was a terrific deal for many consumers, especially because they obtained nearly the same performance at a substantially lower price.
The S-code Mustang ended up quite a popular choice in its first year on the market, as close to 29,000 units said hello to the world in 1967. The output dropped to little over 9,000 units in 1968, followed by a small increase to 10,500 units a year later.
The 1967 Mustang I recently discovered on eBay wasn’t exactly pleased with the S-code magic and drooled after the Shelby treatment. The owner painted it in blue as a first step towards turning the car into a Shelby clone, but we can all see how this project eventually worked out.
The car is now a genuine rust bucket, but a long tenure in hiding is partially to blame for the rough shape. This Mustang spent a total of 30 years in storage, with eBay seller weldc42 explaining they discovered the vehicle in a barn not long ago.
The fastback has plenty of rust pretty much everywhere you look, and the undersides look wrecked already. It comes without an engine, so if you believed you at least got the almighty 390, that’s not going to happen. You’ll therefore need a new engine as well, but this shouldn’t be a problem if your dream project is a restomod.
Saving and restoring this Mustang isn’t going to be an easy job, but the owner claims the VIN is still there, and all the glass is in the car. Otherwise, many parts are currently missing (including the whole interior, so you’ll pretty much start from scratch in the cabin), so while an S-code Mustang looking for restoration sounds very intriguing, giving it a second chance will certainly involve a lot of work.
Despite the very rough shape, this Mustang isn’t selling for cheap. Unsurprisingly, it’s still locked right now, and given its value hasn’t been disclosed, the Internet must go higher to find a new home for this Mustang.