How far gone, is too far gone?

This car has been in my family since 1971. Long story behind how it ended up in it's current shape. It is one of several cars that are likely heading to a junkyard soon. No one has any interest in it.

1966 Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback. Factory 289/Automatic car. The car has set for years (since the mid 80's) with no rearend, engine or transmission (which are all long gone). This has caused the rear floors, rear torque boxes, rear frame rails, quarter panels, tail panel and trunk floor to rust badly since the back of the car is sitting on the ground, as you can see... Strangely, the front floors, torque boxes, frame rails, and everything that matters up front is basically rust free.

I can get this car for basically nothing. Everything is reproduced for them, floors, quarters, tail panel, frame rails, torque boxes, it is all available...

Should I save it, or let it go to the shredder? Seems a shame to let it go to the scrapper. I have seen worse sell on ebay for over $1,000... though I don't think I would sell it.

 

Wow man that makes me sad seeing a Mustang in that condition. I guess the question is do you have the time and money to fix it? Any car is restorable but are you willing to do it? If you decide to I would love to see the updates. How long do you have to make the decision?

 

I would sell it before I let it go to the shredder.That rear glass is high $$.I want the old 59 or 60 truck next to it.

 

definatly makes for some intresting yard art lol. i wouldnt shread it though. even if it is past the point of no return someone else may be willing to take on the task or atleast let the use ful pieces live on somewhere else. (that floor shifter would look pretty cool in my maverick )

it all depends on what kind of time and money you have and also any sentimental value you may have attached to the car. if you just want to get a 66 fast back im sure you could get anouter one on the road for alot less time and $.

 

Put it on ebay, somebody will want it.

 

I vote Ebay (definitely). No shredding allowed.


The SN alone is worth some bucks, I'd venture to say. Also, I've seen worse brought back to life.

You might be surprised at what it will bring.

Good luck!

 

"It is one of several cars that are likely heading to a junkyard soon."


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Save it or let it be saved. Which engine code C or A?

 

I see lots of usable parts...hate to see it crushed.

 

AGREE on the EBAY,,,,No way junkyard!

 

Jamie, we are currently restoring a 1970 Mustang convertible for a customer. That fastback in the picture looks like a gem compared to the convertible. I hate to see any old car crushed, but the convertible should have been squashed a long time ago. There was absolutely nothing structuraly sound left on this car, but the owner is willing to pay whatever it cost to restore it. Like you said, just about everything is reproduced for the Mustangs, so it dosen't always scare people with deep pockets out of wanting to try to save a car like that. Plus the fact that it's a 66' GT Fastback makes it that much more desirable to the Mustang collectors. Before sending it off to the shredder, I would try listing it on Ebay first, or maybe even contacting the Mustang Club of America and see if anyone there would would be interested in it. The back window and wheels alone are worth a small fortune.

 

There are plenty of folks looking for cars like that.

I have a friend that would buy it if it were closer to SoCal.
You all would be surprised at how often an early fastback lid get puts onto a Coupe body.

This one is restorable. As was mentioned earlier, check the VIN.
A true GT would be a "A" or "K" engine code.
You say that the rear end is missing? K code Mustangs had 9 inch rear ends.

 

Just imagine how many clutch pedals you can buy with ebaying that!!!!

 

eBay...

 

I am about 95% sure that it is an A code car. I used to have all the info from every Mustang we have wrote down somewhere, but can't find it now. I have looked up all the numbers on this car before, and I do know for a fact that it is a GT that had a 289 and automatic. I'll have to see if I can dig up the info on it.