The Ford Mustang stole the hearts of a good number of people from its April 17, 1964, introduction until the end of its first generation after the 1966 model year. It was then time for a slightly larger Mustang body capable of incorporating a 390-CID “Thunderbird Special” big block engine. That debuted as a 1967 model. Notable differences from the first Mustangs included taillights that were concave rather than convex and simulated side scoops that were body color in place of the prior chrome ones. The ‘67s also had cool options like turn signal indicators built into the hood facing the driver. The 1967 Mustang GTA pictured was purchased early in the model year, on September 13, 1967, in Ithaca, New York. This car is available here on eBay with current bidding close to $16K and the reserve not met. It is located in Livingston Manor, NY, 120 miles from its home city.
The GTA was a one-year-only offering, with the “A” standing for “Automatic” transmission and the GT group of equipment including power front disk brakes, GT stripes and wheel covers, and an upgraded suspension, amongst other things. Every Mustang GT/GTA in 1967 had a V8 engine, and this car, with a C in the key spot in its VIN, translates to a 2-bbl 289. As it is, there’s a 302 of unspecified origin in the car and an aged-looking 289 from a 1967 Galaxie available should someone want to rebuild it. Mileage is listed at 26,715, but that is obviously on the now-restored chassis rather than the engine. The seller offers a long list of improvements to this GTA, including almost all the mechanical systems (brakes, cooling, etc.).
Despite what might be the car’s mechanical fitness, anyone planning to show this Mustang would have to reckon with the somewhat uneven, and nowhere near Concours-quality, detailing evident under the hood. For example, some elements are painted in a slightly mismatched attempt at Ford blue, and other parts that would seem to be easy enough to detail, like the intake manifold, are left uncared for.
On the outside, this Mustang looks sharply turned out and sits proudly on Redline tires. The body panels appear straight in the photos, but there’s not enough underbody photography to be really sure of the condition of the floors, and there’s no mention of the paint condition, quality, or age. In the one photo taken in the trunk, the camera angle is just off enough that you can’t see what the state of the frame rails might be. Other common rusty spots are anywhere on the floor of a convertible, in the cowl, and at the bases of the doors. An in-person inspection would be well advised to ensure the spec of all of these areas and the fitness of the paint.
That’s pretty shiny. It would look good parked in my garage.
I don’t know the cars but it looks like a super sweet driver to me.
Maybe it’s just me,but door to front fender on drivers side does not align evenly
Paint looks a little off too…
Both sides looks a little saggy
September 1967 would be LATE in the model year as the 68’s would soon be introduced. I think you meant to write November 1966.
Those are 68 GTA wheels and caps.
The owners manual shown in the listing is not the original manual for this car. The VINs do not match.