Lost in the Brush: This 1972 Mustang Fastback Is Begging for One Last RescueSome classics fade away quietly, swallowed by weeds and time until nobody remembers they're there. This 1972 Ford Mustang fastback came dangerously close to that fate — and now it's surfacing for what might be its final shot at a new owner.The car recently popped up on eBay, but don't get your hopes up about a turnkey driver. The seller is listing it strictly as a parts car, suggesting it's better off donating its bones to someone else's build than chasing a revival of its own. That said, plenty of Mustangs in rougher shape have clawed their way back to life, so the "donor only" label feels a little pessimistic.Here's where buyers should slow down: there's no title and no keys, and the seller offers almost nothing about the car's history. That kind of silence usually isn't a good sign. With the fastback apparently parked in heavy vegetation for who-knows-how-long, the moisture alone raises real concerns about rusted floors and rot underneath. The engine looks rough too, so the odds of it being seized seem high.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt's worth remembering that 1972 wasn't a banner year for the Mustang. Tightening insurance costs and a shift toward smaller, thriftier cars hammered sales, and total volume slid to roughly 12,000 units for the model year. The fastback body style accounted for a little over 15,000 of those, while the hardtop coupe dominated with more than 57,000 orders. Pricing started around $2,786 for the fastback, climbing to about $3,053 for the range-topping Mach 1.Despite the warning signs, this one doesn't look like a hopeless case to me. The body appears reasonably straight, the interior is largely intact, and really only the drivetrain is a question mark. It came equipped with a 302ci V8 — though whether that engine still has any life left is anyone's guess. For the right person with patience and a plan, this could be a genuinely solid restoration project rather than a scrap heap.The catch is the reserve. The seller set up an auction but attached a reserve price that's stalling the whole thing. One bidder has already stepped up with a $2,500 offer, but it hasn't been enough to clear the bar. The reserve figure isn't disclosed, though it likely sits somewhere near the $7,500 Buy It Now number — which explains why the car is still sitting right where it's been.You'll find it in Easley, South Carolina, and given its condition, plan on hauling it home on a trailer. There's no confirmation the wheels even roll freely, so the smart move is to contact the seller and ask plenty of questions before you commit to anything.Via eBay