The difference between the 1967 Mustang GT and the GTA was the transmission – whereas the GT had a manual, the GTA had an automatic. Together, they would be a popular option, with more than 24,000 copies equipped either way. This GTA is a project that the seller bought 10 years ago and never got around to making any headway against. In Mount Vernon, Indiana, this Mustang has some rust to be repaired and a motor to be finished, available here on eBay where brisk bidding has brought the ante to $35,100.
After a stellar sales year in 1966, the Mustang would get its first styling refresh, but the Ford still looked like the pony car that had seen sales of 1.3 million units in 2.5 years. More than 472,000 Mustangs were ordered in 1967 even though the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar had entered the mix. The GT/GTA option package could be had with any V8-powered Mustang with dual exhaust, including the seller’s fastback that once had a 390 big-block engine under the hood. The option brought with it power front disc brakes, fog lights, GT gas cap, stripes, and assorted side emblems,
From the seller’s personal collection (he’s a dealer) comes this ’67 GTA that has been off the road for at least a decade (when he acquired it). We gather that what you see here is exactly what the seller brought home with him back in the day. While the paint is faded and the body panels straight, there is rust in several key places. Those would include the front floors and the lower rear quarter panels as places to start.
The motor, transmission, and driveshaft were removed, and the engine was rebuilt 7,000 miles ago, but the seller advises the buyer check out the powerplant before putting it back in (it’s a 390 but not the one the car came with originally. Quite a few parts will have to be sourced as the buyer furthers a restoration, i.e., a radiator and everything you see missing from underneath the automobile.
A Marti Report was ordered for the Ford and the seller is awaiting a paper copy to arrive in the mail. This was a nicely optioned Mustang with the deluxe interior which looks good except for the absence of carpeting (revealing the rusty floorboards). The wheels and tires were new when the seller bought the car and they’ve never been on the road (but they’re a decade old). According to online sources, a 1967-68 GT or GTA is easily a mid-five figures car in the proper condition. This means half of its future value will come in the form of the acquisition cost of this car alone. But restored, this could be a remarkable Mustang.
I have an original 1967 GTA. Correct engine for that vehicle if you are interested
Years ago, I was offered a ‘67 GTA Vert. I should have bought it no matter what the price!
I guess i,m misinformed on the GTA option. As the post mentioned,GT was 4spd, and GTA was a auto trans. I,M pairing this in part to the 67 farlane GTA. I thought it ment that it got the 390, nothing about the transmission offered. Someone help me with clarification please. I,M proud of what i know-but 1st to admit i dont know it all.
I knew the Fairlane was designated GT (MANUAL) and GTA (AUTO) but I have never heard of that being applied to a Mustang.
Erik J – Ford did a little trickery with same names on two different vehicles. ’66 & ’67 Fairlanes with GT/GTA name were both souped up 390s and had other special parts. Not to “BOSS” level, but you get the idea. Same year Mustangs “could” be had with 390s, but also with smaller V8s. GT being stick and “A” being automatic on all of them. I bought a new ’67 Fairlane GTA and took it to Germany with me during my military service. Pretty darn fast on Autobahn. Also very thirsty for premium gas when driving that fast for hours ! Had always wondered if I should have bought the white Mustang GT (with 390/4speed) from the same dealership. Will never know if I’d have liked it better.
The oil filter mounting adapter is the one for installing the FE big block in a truck chassis, where the filter would be pointing to the side. If the engine was going into a passenger car the filter would be pointing downward.