For Sale: 1967 Ford Mustang in Bradenton, Florida

1967 Ford Mustang Convertible �€" 289 V8, Factory Air, Parchment Interior Why This Car Is Special The 1967 Ford Mustang was a pivotal model year for the nameplate. Ford's designers gave the Mustang its first significant redesign since the car's 1964-and-a-half debut, widening the body to accommodate larger engines and giving the car a more muscular, European-influenced profile. The longer, lower hood and wider stance were deliberate moves to compete with the Camaro, which had just arrived for 1967. The result was a Mustang that looked more mature without losing the original car's sporting character. The convertible body style has always commanded a premium in the collector market, and for good reason. Ford built just over 44,800 Mustang convertibles for the 1967 model year �€" a fraction of total Mustang production that year, which approached 472,000 units across all body styles. The open-top cars came standard with a reinforced body structure and a folding top mechanism that was notably improved over earlier years. This particular 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible is built around the 289 cubic inch V8, one of the most well-regarded small-block engines Ford ever produced. The 289 had already earned credibility in Shelby's GT350 and in Trans-Am racing before this car rolled off the line. Decoded from the VIN, this Mustang was assembled at the Metuchen, New Jersey assembly plant �€" one of three facilities producing Mustangs in 1967 �€" and the 'C' in the fifth position of the VIN confirms the 289 two-barrel engine, the standard V8 option for that year. What sets this car apart from a driver standpoint is the combination of factory air conditioning, power steering, upgraded front disc brakes, and dual exhaust �€" a practical and performance-minded option list that makes this a Mustang you can drive on a warm Florida afternoon without thinking twice. Features List - 289ci V8 Engine - 3-Speed Automatic Transmission - Factory Air Conditioning - Power Steering - Wilwood Front Disc Brakes - Rear Drum Brakes - Dual Exhaust - Black Convertible Top with Parchment Boot - Chrome Torq-Thrust Style Wheels - BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires - Wood-Grain Steering Wheel - 5-Gauge Instrument Cluster - Center Console - Mustang-Branded AM/FM Stereo - Bucket Seats - Rear Seat Speakers - Pony Floor Mats - Chrome Rocker Molding - 289 Fender Badges - Running Pony Grille Emblem - Chrome Front and Rear Bumpers - Hood Scoops - Lap Seat Belts - Clean Undercarriage Mechanical The 289 cubic inch V8 in this 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible is paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. The two-barrel version of the 289 was rated at 200 horsepower from the factory �€" a figure that gave the car a lively but manageable power delivery well-suited to daily driving and weekend use. This engine was known for its durability, straightforward maintenance, and a broad torque curve that made it equally at home in traffic or on the open road. The front braking system has been upgraded to Wilwood disc brakes, a meaningful improvement over the original front drum setup. Wilwood is a respected name in performance braking, and this upgrade gives the car significantly better stopping power and fade resistance compared to stock �€" a practical safety benefit on a car you're actually going to drive. The rear drums remain in place, consistent with factory architecture for this generation. Power steering is fitted, which takes the effort out of low-speed maneuvering while preserving feedback at highway speeds. The dual exhaust system exits through the rear of the car and gives the 289 a sound that's noticeably more present than the factory single-exhaust setup. The undercarriage photos tell an important story on this car: the floor pans, frame rails, and suspension points are clean, with no evidence of rot or patch work. For a convertible of this age, that's a detail worth examining carefully �€" and this one passes inspection. Interior Inside the 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible, the parch