Yahoo Autos Rock or Restore: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
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By now, you know the drill: drive it as is, or restore it back to factory?
On last week's Rock or Restore, we had a tough time deciding whether we'd leave a '73 Plymouth Scamp along or give it the full restomod treatment. This week's installment features a similar quandary.
We found this 1967 Ford Mustang fastback on eBay in St. Petersburg, Florida. Its original Acapulco Blue paint, bleached by the Florida sunshine, eventually exposed enough bare metal to allow rust to propagate throughout this once-pretty pony car.
From a distance, this Mustang's patina looks just right. However, a closer look makes the prospect of leaving this Mustang's body alone look increasingly negative.
The heavy rust creeping on the edges of most body panels makes this poor Mustang look almost too far gone. According to the ad, it will need new floor pans, front frame rails, quarter panels, front fenders, and doors, as well as a new hood and trunk lid.
Indeed, 20 years ago, a car in this condition might have been considered a parts car or worse. A lot has changed since then, though, and the rise in muscle car values makes a car like this worth saving. Additionally, the aftermarket has stepped up with fresh body panels and more to rebuild this Mustang into its former glory.
