In its second year, the Ford Mustang was the hottest-selling car of 1966. At 607,000 copies, production worked out to nearly 70 cars built every hour, 365 days a year. So, what do you do for an encore in 1967? Ford gave the car its first styling refresh, though it was clearly still a Mustang. Sales fell off, but only because competition finally entered the game (primarily the Chevy Camaro). The seller has a ’67 coupe that we’re told is a barn find because it’s been idle for 20 to 25 years. The vehicle is rust-free, making the restoration that is needed come a little easier. Located in Glendale, California, this old pony car is available here on craigslist for $15,000.
We understand that part of the reason for the 1967 refresh was to enlarge the engine compartment. The earlier Mustangs had to rely on 289 cubic inch V8s as the maximum powerplants because big blocks like the 390 wouldn’t fit. That changed in 1967, and going forward,d eventually 429s would call the Mustang home. This ’67 has a 289 V8, but we’re told it’s not original, and the car may or may not have 63,000 miles.
The body looks solid in the photos provided, though the dark green (Army?) paint has been exposed to sufficient sunlight. The interior is in far worse shape, with pieces missing and/or askew,w and the dash pad is as warped as any I’ve seen. The seller says the condition of the Ford is “excellent”, but that’s quite a stretch based on what we can see.
We assume the 289 and its companion C4 automatic transmission will need to be rebuilt. Since the car has been parked since Y2K, it probably doesn’t run. We’re told that many original parts survive with the Mustang, but that doesn’t mean that they will be usable going forward. But if you’re looking for a solid foundation to work with, this Ford may have it.
A quick search indicates new reproduction interior kits retail for $1500 to $3200. I would rather spend money on interior than rust repair. That being said – I see surface rust on that back bumper.
This is in the Phoenix Valley – August brings monsoon season, and also (albeit rare) a powerful dust storm (called a Haboob). This means rain, humidity, dust, and hot temps for this Mustang for – twenty years? Better inspect everything and bring your negotiating skills…
Good project for a fraction of the asking price.
Steve R
Minor correction: Located in Glendale, AZ; not Glendale, CA.
The seller must be looking at this car with rose colored glasses to consider it to be in “excellent” condition. And they should be ready to rethink getting $15,000 for it also.
motors apart. plain jane horse. i would say 1/2 of the ask would fair.
Only a madman would pay $15,000 for this!
70 cars an hour? Some may question that. In the VanNuys (Los Angeles) GM plant we moved 60 cars an hour.
If you could get it for less and since the engine is not original restomod it or find a period correct 390. Could be fun, if it is in fact rust free.
Vastly overpriced for a 2 door Coupe!
My uncle had this car in the same color but with a six cylinder. He still got plenty of girls with it, which is why my aunt made him sell it. True story
For about the same price, I’ll take the turnkey Rambler showing today, way over this “project”. Not a special Stang, why does he think it is worth 15 K in this shape? Did he mean $1,500?
Definitely not worth $15,000, nor $1,500 either. It looks to be pretty straight with little to no rust, it’s also a V8, which makes it easy to install replacement. Probably $3,000 to $4,000 won’t be a stretch.
Steve R
5k-7k car depending on how close the buyer is – and awesome to start w minimal rust car – I shipped a 69 convertible M code 3spd matching #s to east coast from Cali 2k around 2022 now likely more because of gas prices