Hidden for Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The time frame is unclear, but the seller indicates this 1967 Mustang Fastback has spent years in storage. It was their father’s pride and joy, but it hadn’t seen the light of day since he passed away. They feel it deserves a second chance at life and a new owner who can do it justice. Therefore, they have listed it here on eBay in Chicago, Illinois. Bidding has raced beyond the reserve to sit at $23,300, and time remains for any readers tempted to stake their claim on this desirable classic.
This Mustang sends us mixed signals, but the first thing worth noting is that its current Red paint isn’t original. The vehicle underwent a color change at some point, and close inspection reveals a few spots where its factory shade of Nightmist Blue is peeking through. The existing color might be okay, but I’d love to think someone will reinstate the Blue because it has greater visual impact and a touch of class. There are some mysteries to consider, including how extensive its rust problems might be. The seller supplies no information on the floors, rails, or torque boxes. The lower exterior extremities look okay, but there is visible steel penetration on the trunk lid and in spots around the back window. The buyer would be wise to budget for further repairs because the engine bay shots reveal issues with the battery tray. Someone added Shelby-style scoops, but the exterior is otherwise as its creators intended. The trim looks suitable for restoration, and the glass appears pretty good.
Powering this Fastback is its numbers-matching C-Code 289ci V8 that sent 200hp in its prime to the road via a four-speed manual transmission. Although a ¼-mile ET of 16.3 seconds might not look startling by modern standards, it was considered very respectable in 1967. The original owner ordered this gem with power front disc brakes, and although the seller also claims it features power steering, I see no evidence of that in the supplied photos. It is unclear how many years have passed since this classic last saw active service, but it looks to have been a few. Its general mechanical health is unknown, but it will require a thorough inspection and possibly remedial work to the brakes and perishable items before it is considered roadworthy. If the V8 turns freely, revival might be possible. If that proves the case, it is half the battle won.
There’s nothing fancy about this Mustang’s interior, with the original owner ordering it trimmed in standard Black vinyl. This classic is a case of everything requiring a thorough cleaning before the new owner compiles a list of the parts needed to recapture its glory days. The driver’s seat has seam separations, but the remaining upholstered surfaces don’t look bad. The same is true of the dash and pad, but the carpet and wheel have seen better days. One desirable feature is what I believe is a genuine factory AM/FM radio. We don’t get a clear look, but the appearance seems right for it to be the real deal. If it is, that feature added a cool $133 to the Fastbacks base price of $2,698. Considering upgrading the engine from the standard six to the C-Code V8 cost $105, it is easy to see why the AM/FM was considered a luxury appointment.
Ford sold 472,121 examples of the Mustang across all body types and models in 1967, and that figure would have been considered a triumph by any normal measure. However, following the previous year’s total of 607,568, it represented a drop of 23%. Of those buyers in 1967, only 71,042 selected the Fastback. While the Convertible is rarer, it only accounts for 15% of sales. Today, Fastbacks are highly sought after, and the right car can command an eye-watering price. This one has attracted an impressive twenty bids, and plenty of time remains on the auction for the figure to climb higher. It has already passed the reserve, but where do you think the price will reach as the hammer falls on this classic?
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Comments
I am not a FoMoCo expert, but this is one (I think) is tasty prospect.
While not a “Boss 9” or a K Code, etc., you can’t deny a first gen Fastback Stang.
Would love to hear more from the Ford experts out there…
Might be a good McQueen “Bullit” resto-mod candidate??
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I wonder about the AM FM stereo… my buddy had a 68 with a factory stereo and the speakers were in the doors. I had a 69 Boss 302 with the same radio and again, door speakers. There appear to be a set of 6×9″speakers hacked into the rear panel, fairly common in the day. No photo’s of the trunk area or floor pans. This car has the 3 speed manual, not a 4 speed. The styled steel wheels always looked good on these cars. This would be a nice looking Mustang when restored.
That appears to be an aftermarket radio. The factory AM/FM radio had chrome knobs and buttons. As for the speaker situation, “FM” did not mean “stereo” in 1967, so it the AM/FM radio were original, it could have had just a single speaker in the dash.
The discolored plexiglass cover over the cowl is troubling. Those covers were usually a band-aid fix for a leaky cowl, so that’s something to look out for. The fact that it’s discolored means it’s been there a long time, which means the cowl has been leaking for a long time, which means you can expect rusty floors at the very least.
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You got that right! Don’t know what it was about Fords rusting out under the cowl area.
Adam, 99% of the time, you use ‘numbers-matching’ in a situation where there were no ‘numbers’ to ‘match’.
C codes (and A codes) did not have any identifying marks that tie them to a specific car.
K codes are the only (early) Mustang engines that were stamped with a partial VIN.
You’re correct in that there is no true concept of “numbers matching” for a ’65-’67 Mustang. However, if the casting dates on the major engine components are within a couple months prior to the car’s build date, the engine is generally accepted as numbers matching, even if it doesn’t carry quite the same significance as a numbers matching GM or Mopar.
I think it will sell right around $30k. If it isn’t a rust bucket underneath? This is mostly all there and at least could be a runner, while you work on the body.
I bet the torque boxes and probably the trunk pan at a minimum need to be replaced. Price seems pretty high for even just the visible condition
To validate an engine it has to dare stamp decode built within 90 days from car production date.
The year 67 can get free model options and build date aka a birth certificate (nickname) thru writing Ford.
I received one in past on a 67 vert stang
I see no evidence of power steering either, Single belt pulley and no brackets. Also no PCV valve and hose and what looks like a road draft tube going down the front of the motor. I’m guessing serious blowby and a rebuild in the buyer’s future. Also missing air cleaner snorkle and heat tube. It does have an added montecarlo bar. If rusty floors and torque boxes are present, the bids already are too high IMHO.
Why not hose it off, clean the interior, put some air in the tires, get rid of the junk on the back seat. Does Santa come with the car?
Most came with the camera case dash panels, not the brushed aluminum.
It is not a GT, just a FB. It does have the deluxe hood with the telltale signal lights. A trunk shot would be nice. It is a 3 speed, no lockout for reverse. The back interior panels have not been hacked for speakers but the rear deck has. I have the same vehicle but as a GT.
Looking at the shifter, not factory. All 4-speeds in ’67 had the Ford lock out tee shifters. Big diff between a 3 and 4 speed car, money wise also…..
It’s pretty obvious that their fathers “pride and joy” spent many years outside or under a very damp lean to, uncared for… they should be ashamed of what they let it become… and only now want to cash in on it. Also suspicious of the bidder with 0 feedback bidding the price up (now over 24k)… not worth it in my opinion.
I had a 67 fastback 390 4spd. If I remember correctly, (CRS) the rear part of the trunk lid was prone to rust. The top of the gas tank was the bottom of the trunk floor. Nice that the back of the rear seat folded down. Those rear louvers actually worked to help air circulation.
Air circulation inside the vehicle? Interesting. Always thought this style Mustang with these louvers was cool.
There are two holes in the firewall where the heater hose stub out should be. A lot of theses (and I bought dozens of them back in the day) heater cores rotted out due to lack of anti freeze being replaced and tap water put in. 10-4 on the brushed aluminum not being original. There were a lot of these 289/3-speeds on the street back in the day. If you bought one new, was nothing to be ashamed of.
The brushed aluminum dash accents was an upgrade from the factory. I have a one owner 67 with the brushed aluminum dash. It has the deluxe Shelby style interior with both upper and floor mounted consoles. The seats have a wrap around trim instead of the partial aluminum strips. The front seatbacks are one piece molded plastic instead of the vinyl insert. The door panels have ribbed chrome lower trim with speakers and courtesy lamps. The seatbacks front and rear have a chrome accent in the centers. That was called the delux decor interior package.
Owned a ’67 coupe with the 390 and auto. It was purchased by an elderly woman for a “grocery getter”. I believe the mileage was somewhere in the mid 20,000 range and was in perfect condition inside and out. Traded my custom dune buggy for it. Best trade I ever made. Loved and miss that car…
The brushed aluminum dash accents was an upgrade from the factory. I have a one owner 67 with the brushed aluminum dash. It has the deluxe Shelby style interior with both upper and floor mounted consoles. The seats have a wrap around trim instead of the partial aluminum strips. The front seatbacks are one piece molded plastic instead of the vinyl insert. The door panels have ribbed chrome lower trim with speakers and courtesy lamps. The seatbacks front and rear have a chrome accent in the centers. That was called the delux decor interior package.
Every time I see a 67 begging to come back and be put back on the road I remember my first car when I was 16. Had a 289 automatic notch back. Everyone remembers their first car! This car for sale has the potential to be a great Mustang again.