When Reader Larry J spotted this 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback in a barn in Tennessee about a year ago, he knew he had to stop and ask the owner about it. Like many of the finds we come across, the owner wasn’t interested in parting with their prized car. After talking a little to the owner, Larry gave them his number and told them if they ever changed their mind, to give him a call. Larry assumed he would never hear from the owner, but a few months ago he received a surprising phone call.

After a year of thinking, the owner decided it was time to let the Mustang go to a new home and owner who would enjoy it. Amazingly, they had kept Larry’s phone number and decided to give him a call. Larry was shocked by the phone call, but quickly the shock was replaced with excitement. He got his trailer hooked up to his truck and set off to pick up his new project. The Mustang had set in the leaky barn for nearly 35 years, but Larry thought it looked solid. He negotiated a price they both could agree on and got to loading it up.

Once Larry got his Mustang home, he unloaded it from the trailer and almost immediately started working on it. He plans on performing a full restoration, but he has already got the 289 V8 running. While the surface shows some rust, he says it is very solid and will make a great starting point. Larry’s story goes to show you that it never hurts to stop and ask about a barn find. Just because the owner isn’t interested in selling today, that doesn’t mean they won’t be tomorrow! So keep stopping and asking, just be sure to give them your phone number on something they won’t throw away or lose. We hope Larry will keep us updated on his progress.