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.
10-4 that Bob. Excellent points. I had a 67 Sprint coupe with the 200 and c4 and it was a fun cruiser. But at this point in life I might need at least power steering to navigate parking lots. Cheers!
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.
What a great machine! I love it. Would like to see more pics of the rear undercarriage, but what we can see looks pretty good.
GLWTS
best,
bt
A long time buddy of mine and I restored a similar inline six Mustang, down to the wheel covers (but with white wall tires), for a guy that wanted to surprise his wife with an identical car to her first that she’d driven when she was young. The engine and trans had been rebuilt (still out of the car), the steering and suspension had already been done and body work was pretty well done but it still needed to be blocked, but the project stalled out at a shop. The owner was not happy about how long it was taking so he somehow connected with my buddy who told me about the car and asked if I wanted to help finish it. My friend was a framer by trade but was well skilled at body / metalwork and paint and had been wrenching on cars like myself since we were in our early teens, so we went and looked at it and decided to take it on. Neither of us were married at the time so we’d spend nights, days off and weekends on the Mustang in the owner’s warehouse. Took us about four months to completely sort out and restore the car. The car was originally vintage burgundy but the owner wanted it painted candy apple red with black interior. to replicate his wife’s first car.The husband would stop by his warehouse frequently to check progress and he last saw the car after it had been sprayed and we’d towed it back to his warehouse so he had a good idea of how the car was looking but we still had to complete the interior, install the glass, trim, bumpers, hang the exhaust, get the engine dialed in and wet sand and polish. We finished the cut and buff on a Friday evening after the two of us took the day off of work. The following day we drove the car to their home where they were throwing a party for the couple’s twenty five year wedding anniversary. The Mustang came out amazing and the wife had no clue about the car. Despite my friend and I getting paid pretty well to complete the car, the wife’s facial expression and subsequent tears upon seeing it for the first time felt like the real payment. As sort of a bonus I suppose, I met their 22 year old daughter while working on the car and ending up dating her for several months til I eventually met a young lady who drove up in a glacier blue ’69 300 Deluxe with swapped in 396 and TH400 at a friend’s BBQ…blonde, blue eyes, driving a hot rodded old school. For me, it was love at first sight. That young lady I ended up marrying, but their daughter and I parted on pretty decent terms and kept in touch. She’s now married with two kids and the Mustang is still being enjoyed by her mom and the family with plans for the daughter to take over stewardship of the Mustang eventually.
Great story Mike thanks for sharing.
As is, please!
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I’ve tried to buy a couple of cars from this guy on the ebay bidding process over the years. It’s almost impossible. He prices his cars so high that the bidding rarely hits his mark.
Why not just put a price you want for it on there and sell your car? He has nice stuff so I get you want what you consider its worth but the bidding process on them is just a front.
Anyone else on here ever buy from him and if so what was your experience?
I think most dealers put cars on eBay for bid just for the advertising medium. They figure if you really are interested in the car you will contact them.
looks like a solid driver. nice to see the 6cly. interior needs TLC though some items are lacking in quality.