1967 Ford Mustang

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