I like a good mystery as much as anyone, but most buyers want to be sure they are getting what they pay for when they park a classic in their garage. That brings us to this 1967 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. The documentation includes a copy of the Dealer Delivery Label, which contains contradictory information that we’ll cover shortly. It’s been part of the same family since Day One, providing an unbroken ownership line that should make answering pertinent questions fairly easy. Big thanks to Barn Finder Curvette for spotting the GT listed here on Bring A Trailer in Newark, Delaware. Bidding has reached $16,000, with six days remaining in the auction.
Mustang sales fell in 1967 following a banner 1966 result. This wasn’t a sign that people had fallen out of love with Ford’s pony car; it was due to increased competition. The release of the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird changed the game. When you combine the sales of all three, you quickly discover the pony car market expanded, not contracted. This ’67 is claimed to be a GT Convertible, ordered in Wimbledon White. The seller says that it received a repaint in the 1970s in a different shade with more pearl for greater visual impact. There are also a few inconsistencies with the stripes and badges, although these may have been changed for personal reasons during the refresh. The car makes a positive first impression: the paint shines nicely, the panels are straight, and the contrasting black power top is free of rips and tears. The seller provides a fairly comprehensive image gallery, though it lacks underside shots. I would probably attempt to negotiate an in-person inspection, climbing under the car to check the floors, torque boxes, and the rails. The seller replaced the back bumper after a minor rear-end impact, and this Mustang rolls on styled-steel wheels.
Trimmed in the correct Red vinyl, this Mustang’s interior looks great. There is no visible seat wear, while the listing indicates that the owner replaced the rear-view mirror and both door trims. The carpet looks excellent, but if the included documentation is even close to accurate, the factory console is gone. The timber wheel, aftermarket console, and the column-mounted tachometer are later additions. The changes are reversible, and it is refreshing to see that nobody has swapped the original AM radio for a more modern stereo.
Lifting the hood reveals where the mystery deepens. The Dealer Delivery invoice contradicts itself, indicating that this car has featured both the C-Code and the A-Code versions of the 289ci V8. I would have questioned whether it could have featured a C-Code, because that had previously been unavailable. However, Ford added it to the options list in 1967, and the VIN Code verifies this. The owner also ordered this classic with a four-speed manual transmission, a 2.79 rear axle, power steering, and power front disc brakes. The C-Code offered fairly respectable performance, delivering 200 hp and 282 ft/lbs of torque. The owner confirms they pulled the four-speed in 2022 and replaced it with a three-speed automatic. It isn’t the end of the world, though, because the deal includes the original transmission, letting the winning bidder reverse the change. It appears to have no mechanical issues, and the winning bidder could fly in and drive this Mustang home.
With six days left in the auction, I suspect some interested parties might play it safe and wait before bidding on this 1967 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. The seller is trying to fast-track a Marti Report to list in their image gallery, and that should clarify whether it is a genuine GT. That is critical because the information supplied in the existing documentation is contradictory. As stated earlier, buying a classic should be no mystery, and most buyers do their due diligence before spending hard-earned money on a luxury purchase. That begs the question: Would you wait for the Marti Report, throw caution to the wind by submitting a bid, or have you already decided to give this Mustang a wide berth?
Either way this is a really nice car. The “is it or is it not” bickering kind of takes the fun out finding a neat old car like this one. I bet whoever buys this car doesn’t give a hoot one way or the other.
Absolutely. I am one of the “purists” re classic cars but even with the changes that have been made to this car I would buy it in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity to do so. I had a ’67 Coupe back in 1980, drove it all over South Africa, and never had the slightest problem with it. This one is a beaut!
Strange shifter for a 4 speed
The article says the transmission was traded for an automatic. You might want to pay attention.
What’s the difference between a rip and a tear?
I’d leave the console just as it is. It looks almost OEM, I had to look twice but cup holders weren’t a thing then. Makes it easy to drive with your Tall Boys ;-)
Damn skippy! 🍻
Adam, interesting, that you identified the Camaro and Firebird as reasons for lower sales for ‘67- but not the Cougar, which of course was also offered in ‘67. The Cougar was a direct challenge to the Mustang, because even those with brand loyalty could buy one.
Nice car, needs the 4 speed reinstalled. Hopefully the kept all the relevant parts.
Factory GT has a tach in the gauge cluster.
I don’t think so. Sales brochure shows the tach was a separate, stand alone option offered only on V8s and the GT Equipment Group included no interior items.
It’s an automatic Len you can see the single brake pedal.
I’m don’t believe this is a factory GT. I say that based on two things. I thought by definition the GT would have to have a four barrel carburetor. Secondly no where in the Marty Report does it say it’s a GT. The report indicates a three speed transmission not a four speed. It came with a three speed. If someone wanted to return the car back to as originally purchased they are going to have to hunt down a three speed shifter. The original stick shift console isn’t going to be cheap either. It s nice appearing car but I wouldn’t want to pay a GT price for it
Reserve not met, bid to $31000.