Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Craigslist
First-generation Mustang projects are pretty common, but a restoration candidate that ticks all the right boxes isn't always easy to find.
More often than not, a vehicle that's been sitting for years comes with an insane amount of rust and missing parts, mostly because it ended up serving as a donor for another Mustang.
The 1967 Mustang here looks like a 4th of July surprise, as it continues to flex the genuine American pony styling mixed with solid metal and the factory engine.
Parked nearly three decades ago, the car isn't necessarily a perfect-10, but it isn't a rust bucket either. It does exhibit the typical rust signs, especially on the floors, but based on the photos shared on Craigslist, the damage hasn’t yet gotten true. The hood and the trunk reveal similar issues, but everything should be fixable quite easily (I still recommend an in-person inspection, as this is the only way to accurately determine the car's condition).
The cabin looks better than maybe 90 percent of the first-gen Mustangs I've seen lately, but it also showcases the typical problems, including the ripped seats. It's hard to tell if any big parts are missing, especially because some are currently inside the car, but this is why checking out the car yourselves is so important.
Now let's talk a bit about the engine. Based on the VIN, this Mustang was born as a C-code model. It was fitted with the optional 289 (4.7-liter) 2-barrel V8 rated at 200 horsepower. The upgraded version sported a four-barrel carburetor and generated 225 horsepower.
The top engine for this model year was the optional GT unit – a 390 (6.4-liter) V8 producing 329 horsepower.
The good news is the V8 was still running back in 1994 before the Mustang was moved to storage. Right now, it comes without the carburetor, but as I said earlier, finding a replacement unit shouldn't be too difficult. C-code Mustangs are pretty popular, as the 289 2V engine was the base unit for this model year. Ford did not share any model-specific production numbers, but it's probably safe to assume the C-code Mustang was the most common choice in 1967.
The selling price is a little bit unexpected, as the owner wants to get $11,200 for the car. Despite the working engine and above-the-average condition, this Mustang still flexes the typical 1967 model year problems and the common rust issues. The lack of a carburetor and possibly of other parts makes it a tough sell unless the owner is also willing to accept other offers.
You can see this Mustang in person in Campbell, but if you want to take it home, you'll have to take care of towing too.
The 1967 Mustang here looks like a 4th of July surprise, as it continues to flex the genuine American pony styling mixed with solid metal and the factory engine.
Parked nearly three decades ago, the car isn't necessarily a perfect-10, but it isn't a rust bucket either. It does exhibit the typical rust signs, especially on the floors, but based on the photos shared on Craigslist, the damage hasn’t yet gotten true. The hood and the trunk reveal similar issues, but everything should be fixable quite easily (I still recommend an in-person inspection, as this is the only way to accurately determine the car's condition).
The cabin looks better than maybe 90 percent of the first-gen Mustangs I've seen lately, but it also showcases the typical problems, including the ripped seats. It's hard to tell if any big parts are missing, especially because some are currently inside the car, but this is why checking out the car yourselves is so important.
Now let's talk a bit about the engine. Based on the VIN, this Mustang was born as a C-code model. It was fitted with the optional 289 (4.7-liter) 2-barrel V8 rated at 200 horsepower. The upgraded version sported a four-barrel carburetor and generated 225 horsepower.
The top engine for this model year was the optional GT unit – a 390 (6.4-liter) V8 producing 329 horsepower.
The good news is the V8 was still running back in 1994 before the Mustang was moved to storage. Right now, it comes without the carburetor, but as I said earlier, finding a replacement unit shouldn't be too difficult. C-code Mustangs are pretty popular, as the 289 2V engine was the base unit for this model year. Ford did not share any model-specific production numbers, but it's probably safe to assume the C-code Mustang was the most common choice in 1967.
The selling price is a little bit unexpected, as the owner wants to get $11,200 for the car. Despite the working engine and above-the-average condition, this Mustang still flexes the typical 1967 model year problems and the common rust issues. The lack of a carburetor and possibly of other parts makes it a tough sell unless the owner is also willing to accept other offers.
You can see this Mustang in person in Campbell, but if you want to take it home, you'll have to take care of towing too.
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