Some enthusiasts prize originality above all else, while others will happily slip behind the wheel of a tidy classic with sensible and well-executed upgrades. This 1967 Mustang Hardtop falls into the second category, although its rust-free status and odometer reading of 81,000 genuine miles will find favor with many. It recently received a few mechanical upgrades to improve comfort and safety, but the time has come for it to find a new home. It is listed here on eBay in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Bidding currently sits below the reserve at $15,600.
The seller has listed this Mustang on behalf of their uncle, who is also this classic’s third owner. A previous owner treated it to a repaint in its original Wimbledon White, with the paint and Black vinyl top in excellent order. An in-person inspection will probably reveal minor faults and flaws, but none are visible in the supplied photos. The panels are as straight as an arrow, but one of this car’s strongest attributes is its rust-free status. There are no issues visible in the supplied photos, with the underside shots continuing the theme of positive news. I spotted surface corrosion on some mechanical components, but this Hardtop appears rock-solid. One cool feature is the hood-mounted turn signals that function as they should. The trim and glass appear excellent, and the 15″ wheels and new tires are a recent addition.
I would consider this Mustang’s interior above average for a survivor-grade classic. The Black vinyl upholstered surfaces show no evidence of wear or physical damage beyond some wrinkles on the outer edge of the driver’s seat. The carpet is free from fading, and the headliner was replaced during the past year. The headlight switch is new, as is the one for the turn signals. The Hardtop features an upgraded air conditioning system that blows ice-cold courtesy of a recent conversion to R134a refrigerant. The factory radio has made way for a retro-style stereo, but I can’t spot any further additions or modifications.
The seller supplies no engine photos but confirms that there is a 289ci V8 under the hood. If it is per the VIN, it will be the C-Code version that produces 200hp and 282 ft/lbs of torque. It is unclear whether it has received any performance enhancements, but it feeds its power to the road via a three-speed automatic transmission. The current owner has been the car’s custodian for around one year, but he hasn’t been afraid to splash some cash on this classic. The engine is kept cool by a three-row aluminum radiator, with the water pump and thermostat replaced at the same time. The braking system is new from end to end, including a dual-circuit master cylinder and a four-wheel disc conversion. The rear springs and associated hardware have been replaced, and other unspecified work ensures it is a turnkey proposition. The seller includes receipts for all completed work and encourages in-person inspections and a test drive for interested parties. That approach confirms they have nothing to hide and complete confidence in this Mustang.
This 1967 Mustang Hardtop may not be original, but the seller’s approach and its overall condition have struck a chord with potential buyers. It has attracted twenty-three bids at the time of writing, and there is scope for that figure to climb before the hammer falls. I think it will need to surpass $25,000 before meeting the reserve, and the action so far suggests that will probably happen. That is pure speculation because the current owner might have less lofty expectations. What do you think the price will be when the auction ends?
My 1986 Ford Escort 4sp, 2dr, no radio and manual window cranks is also painted in Wimbledon White.
You’re back with your Escort?
You and your Escort are back? I thought by now one of you may have ridden off into the sunset.
Pony trim level, right?
Nope. Standard interior. The ’67s didn’t have “pony” seat inserts anyway even with the optional interior upgrade (Interior Decor Group).
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Is it the xr2 model charlie 🤔
No sir, the Pony version.
This is a factory A/C car. Why not use an R134a conversion kit that makes use of the factory vents?
That’s what I thought. Silly to put that under dash when there are factory vents.\
I had a Ford Escort wagon, the “LX” model with carpets an power mirrors. A friend described as a “gilded turd,” or “GT” model.
It’s not a facory AC car.. It’s a dealer add on unit.
It’s a factory A/C car. You can see the factory A/C outlets at the center and lower corners of the dash. The underdash unit is a modern (Vintage Air?) unit that resembles the old underdash Ford A/C. Which raises the question of why use the Vintage Air unit, which only recirculates the inside cabin air when you have the superior factory setup with outside fresh air capability? Makes no sense.
It’s not a factory air car.. Even Vintage Air supplies the ducts and outlets to appear factory.. go to their website and check it out.. It is also possible that the owner got the unit on “EBay” and had the ducts and controls installed.. This particular car did not have factory air.
Those aren’t the Vintage Air outlets, they are the factory air outlets. And again, why use the ‘hang on’ unit if you have the other outlets?
Yes, this is a factory A/C car as confirmed by the buck tag which clearly shows AIR COND on it.
Yes, Vintage Air does supply ducts and outlets but they are no where near close to being the same as the factory parts. A local shop here installed a Vintage Air system in a 1967 Cougar and the vents that they supplied were very different from the factory vents. The Vintage Air parts were just cheap plastic parts.
Thanks for clearing this up. I owned a ’67 Cougar with factory A/C for 10 years so I know what the factory A/C looks like. In fairness to Piper, though, VA does offer repros of the left and right air outlets as a $499 option to their SureFit kit. However, they do not repro the center dash vent. The center vent on this car is obviously factory so it only makes sense that the other vents are as well. Plus the hang-on unit would not be needed with the SureFit kit.
Nice looking car, I don’t believe the mileage is original, mostly because in the 1980s these cars were super popular and everyone and their grandmother was restoring them this has a 5 digit odometer and A repaint and lots of other mechanical that seams to suggest the odometer has rolled at least once
My sister had a 1968 Mustang this same color.
Thanks, James, and my father had a Wimbledon White 64.5 Mustang! I assume the car sold earlier this week as it’s no longer listed. I wish I knew the selling price, that would be worth knowing. Congrats to the buyer, they beat me to this one.
Can someone please explain what is the reserve $ means?? I’m new to the car bidding thing. Thanks Guys
A reserve is what the absolute minimum the seller wants to sell the car for. They normally hope for more than that.
Thank You Very Much