Photo: 2smotorcars on eBay
Barn finds are pretty much the second chance that the luckiest of cars out there might get at some point in their lives, and this 1966 Mustang GT Convertible certainly deserves it.
Discovered in a barn in northern Illinois in December 2019, this Mustang has spent most of the time sitting on the ground, which means that you’ll obviously find some rust in key areas.
The owner of the car, who’s now trying to sell it on eBay, says the lower quarters, the trunk, and part of the floors all come with rust, so they should be among the first things to be fixed should a restoration project be planned.
The Mustang GT Convertible still features the original 289ci (4.7-liter) engine that was installed by Ford nearly 55 years ago, and the owner says it “turns over and moves freely.” So while it’s not necessarily the kind of barn find that you can just drive back home, it’s still a powerplant that can be saved with the right improvements.
The engine develops 225 horsepower and is paired to a 4-speed manual transmission.
The Mustang left the factory with several optional systems, including the GT equipment package and the Deluxe Pony interior. So in addition to GT-specific goodies, the car also comes with a full-length console and 4-speed custom shifter.
The convertible comes with 77,942 miles (125,435 km) on the clock, and the original paint was Nightmist Blue with a blue and white "Luxury" interior.
So how much is this Mustang really worth? According to the seller, $14,950 is a fair price, albeit this is something that potential buyers need to look into thoroughly given the complex restoration job that is required in so many key areas. The car can also be purchased by international buyers (not only by those in the United States), and it can be checked out in person in Missouri.
The owner of the car, who’s now trying to sell it on eBay, says the lower quarters, the trunk, and part of the floors all come with rust, so they should be among the first things to be fixed should a restoration project be planned.
The Mustang GT Convertible still features the original 289ci (4.7-liter) engine that was installed by Ford nearly 55 years ago, and the owner says it “turns over and moves freely.” So while it’s not necessarily the kind of barn find that you can just drive back home, it’s still a powerplant that can be saved with the right improvements.
The engine develops 225 horsepower and is paired to a 4-speed manual transmission.
The Mustang left the factory with several optional systems, including the GT equipment package and the Deluxe Pony interior. So in addition to GT-specific goodies, the car also comes with a full-length console and 4-speed custom shifter.
The convertible comes with 77,942 miles (125,435 km) on the clock, and the original paint was Nightmist Blue with a blue and white "Luxury" interior.
So how much is this Mustang really worth? According to the seller, $14,950 is a fair price, albeit this is something that potential buyers need to look into thoroughly given the complex restoration job that is required in so many key areas. The car can also be purchased by international buyers (not only by those in the United States), and it can be checked out in person in Missouri.
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