In a collector’s automotive world where so many projects turn into clones or modernized Restomods, it’s refreshing to find a car that was returned to nearly the same mechanical specs that it began with. This 1967 Ford Mustang here on eBay is one such example, leaving the San Jose assembly plant with an inline-6 engine and still having one nearly six decades later. This pony is a good reminder that Ford didn’t intend for every Mustang to be a high performer, and that those without excessive power still excel at providing a pleasurable driving experience and turning heads. This ’67 coupe is in Garland, Texas, with a current bid of $4,050, understandably still short of the reserve. Curvette, thanks for another great tip here!
Starting life as a base T-code Mustang means this pony had the smallest engine available for ’67, a 200 cubic-inch 6-cylinder producing about 120 horsepower. I’m sure many enthusiasts would have been tempted to install a V8 of some sort in the bay, but the owner here chose to keep things minimal and stick with a straight-six. Fewer than 100 miles of use are reported since the rebuild was completed, and the seller mentions that a new carburetor and gas tank have also been added. The I6 is paired with an automatic, but there’s no word on how long it’s been since the transmission received any attention.
There’s also no information on whether or not any bodywork has been done, but as solid as the original platform remains, I’m guessing rust has never been much of an issue here, if any. The sheet metal appears very straight, and the seller reports that the exterior is also wearing new paint. The fit and finish here look impressive from just about every angle, and with a new set of tires as well, it doesn’t appear that anything else outside needs any immediate further attention.
At a minimum, the interior seems to be of nice driver quality, with a few cracks in the steering wheel being one of the few noticeable blemishes. The original radio has been swapped for a Stereo with a cassette deck, and though it’s missing a couple of knobs, hopefully the tape player is still operational. The owner states that this is a great car to enjoy without breaking the bank, but there’s no buy-it-now price listed, so I’m curious how much higher the auction will have to climb before this 1967 Mustang is eligible to change hands. What’s a fair price to pay here?
I agree with the theme of your write-up Mike. Here is a clean, good condition basic Mustang coupe. It is perfectly fine with the original drivetrain, as long as you are happy with a cruiser. I would change a few things to make it even more stock (better/correct dash trim, air cleaner, maybe whitewalls and a refurbished original radio).
Ford built tons of them like this, which very successfully filled the role of inexpensive yet sporty economy car.
I agree with Bob. When I was a kid, and a teenager starting out driving. There were quite a few Mustangs ( and Camaros too) that had a straight 6, and either a 3 speed manual or an automatic like this. I’d keep this one as it is other than addressing the minor needs it has. I like it.
My very first car was a Mustang just like this only mine was a three speed instead of an automatic. Mine was Brittany blue which was a lighter colour than what’s shown on this car which looks like Acapulco blue. I paid $500 for it in 1970 so that tells you what kind of condition it was in. It was already rusted in the front fenders behind the wheels and the paint was flaking off down to the primer which was common with that colour back then. Mine also used a quart of oil a week and left a blue cloud every time I dropped the clutch. I fixed the rust, had a cheap paint job put on it and drove the wheels off it. These are great little cars and very easy to work on with parts available from many sources. If it was closer to me I’d have a look at it and relive my long lost youth.