Several years before the Metric Conversion Act of 1975, Ford decided to give its big bucket-seat XL models a little European flavor by introducing the “7-Litre” in 1966. Coming standard with such niceties as a 428-cubic-inch V8, power front disc brakes, and a sporty steering wheel, it sold fairly well at just over 11,000 units. For 1967, Ford decided not to carry over the 7-Litre as a separate model, but instead offered it as an option package called the “7-Litre Sports Package.” According to Kevin Marti, it is one of 255 XL Convertibles built in 1967, and Barn Finder T.J. found one on Marketplace in Denton, Maryland, with an asking price of $28,000.

The standard engine with the 7-Litre Sports Package was Ford’s Q-Code “Thunderbird 428,” which produced 345 horsepower. This one is backed by a C6 automatic with a floor shifter, and it has power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. The engine compartment looks nicely detailed, and the only serious deviance from factory stock seems to be the air cleaner. The seller doesn’t mention how it runs, drives, stops, or keeps its passengers cool; however, given the pictures and the car’s storage situation, I’d be willing to guess that everything works as it should.

The interior is Code “RB,” which means that the big XL has a blue luxury interior with bucket seats. The 7-Litre Sports Package came with a “simulated wood-grain sports steering wheel,” and this one has the optional AM 8-track radio and power windows. The seller is presenting the XL as a “very rare original unmolested car,” and the interior pictures support his assertion; nothing seems to be freshly restored or brand new, so if it has been refurbished, it was a while back.

The car has had one repaint in its lovely original shade of “Nightmist Blue,” one of my favorite Ford colors; it is an older paint job that “still looks nice but does have some imperfections.” The white convertible top has a glass rear window (as pointed out in the Marti Report below), which is a boon for anyone with an old convertible. The more common plastic back window is easily scratched and tends to yellow with age, but this window will stay clear for years to come. The same cannot always be said about a white top, which is almost impossible to keep clean if you use your car at all. On the other hand, I can’t imagine a top color that would look better with the dark blue paint, and when combined with whitewall tires (G70-15 Wide Ovals from the factory, most likely radials now), this may be the best-looking full-size 1967 Ford on the planet (in my opinion).

Here’s the Marti Report, which is always a nice thing to have, especially when you’re considering the purchase of a rare car such as this one.

I wouldn’t be surprised if this XL finds a new home fairly quickly. While 1967 Galaxies aren’t the most popular collector cars in the world, this one’s big engine, convertible top, rarity, and nice presentation make it a relative bargain. If you like old Fords, this one has to pique your interest.