Vehicle Description
1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop
From the 1967 Mustang advertising, bred first... to be first. Then
going on to list various features and at the end that say, and I
quote "Smitten? Great! I now pronounce you man and Mustang?"
For consignment, a 1967 Mustang Sport Sprint in hardtop form which
was basically an entry level sport options package which included
hood vents, recessed turn signals, white wall tires, full wheel
covers, bright metal rocker panel moldings, chrome air cleaner, and
vinyl covered shift handle if an automatic transmission was
ordered. Early in 1967 the Sport Sprint package was only offered on
the hardtop body style, but by June 1967 the convertible was
included. This particular car is a 3-owner example and retains its
original window sticker, and has been garage kept during the 30
year tenure by our consignor. Wearing about 90% of its original
paint and showing a title verified 121,462 miles this car is
showing in very good condition and is ready for the next owner to
continue the careful care it has been shown or take it to the next
level and make this pony a concours show winner...the choice is
yours!
Exterior
Bathed in a very nicely applied Lime Gold, straight steel abounds.
Gaps are consistent and straight. The iconic hockey stick cove is
present in the rear quarters, and it flows into the doors, with all
being highlighted by a black C-stripe decal. From the front bumper,
grille galloping horse, window and roof trimmings, and rocker trim
all chrome is very nice with no dimpling or dulling. For 1967 the
styling becomes slightly more aggressive on a simpler grille and
deeper headlights, and on the back the former outward V shaped
sergeant stripe tail lights have now been inverted to inward, but
still using 6 individual lights. Original wheels are clad in the
correct factory wheel covers and are wrapped in like new 215/70R14
white stripe rubber. Our consignor states that the only pain that
is not original to the car is on the driver's side fender, which
shows as slightly duller than the rest of the car. Overall, the
paint remains very nice, with only a few minor inclusions, stone
chips, and dings.
Interior
Two-tone Ivy Gold vinyl bounces all around this interior. The
textured steel door panels are painted light Ivy Green for the
uppers and lowers, and vinyl covered Dark Ivy Green panels are in
the middle with just a touch of chrome trim surround. Front buckets
continue with Dark Ivy Gold horizontal stitched inner panels, and
smooth Light Ivy Gold bolsters. We note seamseparation in the
driver's lower cushion, along with a tear in the driver's side
upper bolster. The rear bench mimics the front buckets in design,
and accommodates three passengers. The buckets flank the center
hump with a chrome arm, black ball shifter. A dual squared off
eyebrow design is reserved for the dash top and this plays in black
and is above more Ivy Gold metal on the bottom of the dash. The
chrome heater slides are to the driver's left and we can note the
original instrument cluster, and steering wheel dead center. Front
and center in the dash is the original AM radio. Black carpeting in
lightly faded condition floods all the floors and is protected by
black rubber mats with the iconic horse logo. The headliner is nice
and tight Ivy Gold vinyl.Looking way back into the trunk we see
very good condition square plaid vinyl lining throughout looking
like new, along with a full size spare and tire changing tools.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, in the clean and tidy engine bay, is a 289ci V8.
Bathed in its Ford blue glory, this mill is topped with a 2-barrel
carburetor lurking under the chrome lid of the blue air cleaner
assembly. A 3-speed manual transmission is in back with a Ford
8-inch 2.79 rear axle turning the tires. Things are looking good in
this unrestored, lightly patinaed environment.
Undercarriage
A slight coating of surface rust is seen on some usual suspects,
but structurally rust free for the unibody, floor pans and rockers.
Patina is on the black painted surfaces, and all is looking good.
Drum brakes are seen on all 4 corners and a stock style dual
exhaust system handles the exhale of spent fossils. Providing the
Mustang signature ride is an independent coil sprung front
suspension that works along with a leaf spring arrangement in the
rear.
Drive-Ability
This car fired right up, and after a bit of a warm up period, ran
very smoothly, drove beautifully, and had good acceleration and
handling. It is a good highway cruiser as well. It is also noted it
has a nice engine sound emanating from the exhaust, however we did
note that the transmission has noticeable noise throughout all
three gears, especially while under load.
An older survivor example still maintaining its luster, sporty
interior, and smooth running power plant. Very nice paint, the
rarely seen Sport Sprint package, sporty wheel covers with white
stripe tires, and shiny chrome and trim. I feel we will be together
at least until death do us part.
7T01C228351
7-1967
T-Metuchen, NJ Assy Plant
01-Mustang Hardtop
C-289ci 2bbl 200hp V8
228351-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 65A-Mustang Hardtop, Standard Vinyl Buckets
PAINT I-Lime Gold
TRIM 2G-Ivy Gold Standard Vinyl
DATE 13D-April 13th
DSO 16-Philadelphia
AXLE 0-Ford 8" 2.79 Conventional
TRANS 1-3 Speed Manual
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