1967 Ford Mustang

1967 Ford Mustang Convertible 289 V8, Interior Decor Group, Lime Gold with Full Power Options


Why This Car Is Special

The 1967 Ford Mustang was the first significant redesign since the car's debut in 1964. Ford stretched the body slightly, widened the track, and gave the nose a more aggressive look with a wider grille opening and recessed headlights. The result was a Mustang that felt more substantial than its predecessors while keeping the proportions that had made the original such a success. For 1967, Ford also expanded the engine bay to accept the big-block 390, but a large percentage of buyers still chose the proven 289 small-block a compact, lightweight V8 that had earned a strong reputation both on the street and in competition.

This particular 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible was built at the San Jose assembly plant, as indicated by the 'T' in the fifth position of its VIN. It carries the 289 cubic inch V8 with a 3-speed automatic transmission a combination that represented the practical choice for buyers who wanted a V8 Mustang they could drive every day without the fatigue of a manual in traffic. The car is finished in Lime Gold, a color that Ford introduced for the 1967 model year to appeal to buyers looking for something beyond the typical red or white. It was a bold factory choice in its day, and it remains a distinctive and period-correct color today.

What sets this 1967 Mustang apart from a plain-specification convertible is the option content. The car was ordered with the Interior Decor Group commonly called the 'pony interior' which brought a higher level of interior finish to the cabin. Combined with factory air conditioning, power steering, and a power convertible top, this is the kind of Mustang that left the dealership as a fully dressed car rather than a stripper with the top option checked off.

Ford sold 44,808 Mustang convertibles for the 1967 model year, making the open-top version a meaningful but not overwhelming portion of total production. Among those, finding one with this combination of color, interior package, and comfort options is increasingly difficult as the years pass.


Features List

- 289ci V8 engine
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- Power convertible top
- New convertible top
- Factory air conditioning
- Power steering
- Interior Decor Group (pony interior)
- Luxury bucket seats
- Complete new interior
- Center console
- Full gauge instrumentation
- Wood rim steering wheel
- Wire spoke wheels
- Whitewall tires
- Chrome trunk rack
- AM radio
- New dual exhaust
- New front and rear bumpers
- Aluminum radiator
- 289 fender badge
- Mustang floor mats
- Upgraded shocks
- Seat belts
- Day/night rearview mirror
- Black undercoating


Mechanical

The 289 cubic inch V8 in this 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible is the two-barrel version rated at 200 horsepower from the factory in this state of tune. The engine was one of Ford's most versatile small-blocks of the era light enough not to overwhelm the front suspension, durable enough to accumulate high mileage without drama, and responsive enough to make the car feel lively in everyday driving. The odometer shows 51,183 miles, which is consistent with a car that has been maintained and used rather than stored. The engine bay has been kept in correct-appearing condition with the blue engine finish and period-style air cleaner displaying the 289 designation.

The 3-speed automatic transmission Ford's Cruise-O-Matic unit is a correct pairing with this engine and with the air conditioning that was optioned on this car. The column-shifted automatic was replaced here by a floor-mounted shifter in the center console, which was part of the Interior Decor Group package and gives the cockpit a sportier appearance than a column shift would allow.

Cooling duties are handled by an aluminum radiator,