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 parchment vinyl interior is clean and well-presented. The bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in a light parchment vinyl that contrasts well against the red carpet, which carries Mustang pony logo floor mats on both the driver and passenger sides. The combination gives the cockpit a two-tone look that was period-correct and remains visually distinct today.

The 5-gauge instrument cluster is one of the features that made the 1967 Mustang's interior feel more purposeful than many of its contemporaries. Beyond the speedometer and fuel gauge, the cluster includes an oil pressure gauge, alternator gauge, and temperature gauge — actual useful information rather than warning lights. The wood-grain steering wheel is a three-spoke design with a running pony horn button at the center, and it frames the instrument cluster cleanly from the driver's seat.

The center console houses the automatic transmission selector and separates the two front buckets. A Mustang-branded AM/FM stereo unit sits in the dash in a correct-appearing rectangular opening, with rear seat speakers integrated into the quarter panels behind the back seat. The factory air conditioning controls are mounted on the lower portion of the dash and appear intact. The dashboard itself carries the Mustang badge on the passenger-side pad — a detail that was new for 1967 and immediately recognizable to anyone familiar with these cars.

Exterior

The 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible wears Candy Apple Red paint, one of Ford's most recognizable colors from this era. It was a popular option in 1967 and remains one of the most sought-after colors on first-generation Mustangs today. The paint presents well across the body panels, with the chrome rocker moldings running the length of the lower body in good condition. The 289 fender badges on both front quarters correctly identify the engine under the hood, and the running pony grille emblem sits in the center of the blacked-out 1967-style grille — a detail specific to this model year, as the grille design changed significantly from 1966.

The convertible top is black, which works well against the Candy Apple Red body. The parchment top boot snaps into place when the top is lowered, covering the folded stack cleanly. The chrome front and rear bumpers are bright and straight. Hood scoops are fitted on the hood, giving the car a more aggressive profile from the front three-quarter view. The wheels are chrome Torq-Thrust style units wearing BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires — a classic combination that has been fitted to classic American cars for decades and remains one of the most appropriate period-look tire-and-wheel pairings available.

Conclusion

The 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible represents the best year of the first-generation design — wider, more refined, and better equipped than the early cars, but still built on the same fundamental architecture that made the Mustang a phenomenon. This example combines factory air conditioning, upgraded Wilwood front disc brakes, a clean undercarriage, and a correct-presenting Candy Apple Red and parchment color combination that makes it both a credible show car and a usable driver. The 289 V8 and automatic transmission are the right combination for the buyer who wants to put miles on the car rather than just display it.

If you'd like to see this 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible in person or have questions about its history and condition, call Skyway Classics in Sarasota, Florida at 941-254-6608. We're happy to answer questions, arrange inspections, and assist with transport nationwide.

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