The 1967 Mustang received a jazzy new body, a wider track for better road grip, a more diverse range of engines and a longer options list. Must-haves for the big budget crowd now included a Tilt-Away steering wheel; a built-in heater/air conditioner; an overhead console; a Stereo-Sonic tape system; a SelectShift automatic transmission that also worked manually; a bench seat; an AM/FM radio; Fingertip speed contril; custom exterior trim group; and front power disc brakes."
"Some individuals complained that the 1967 Mustang got too big, too heavy, and grew too much too quickly. At the time, when Gene Bordinat, Don Frey, Hal Sperlich, and so many others had been planning its appearance, each of them looked into their own crystal ball, but just as with the Magic Eightball toy, what they saw was outlook hazy.
Bordinat's designers had begun sketching the 1967 body as production released the 1964 1/2 cars to dealers. Everyone hoped the car would receive a Falcon-like response, but no one could put the company at risk by pushinga second-generation model too hard or too far in any one direction before reading verdicts on the first one. They understood that the American car-buying public was a hard audience to read. Detroit automakers had spoiled their customers by introducing a new body style every three years. With development turn-around time running between three and four years, this practice had cast designers and engineers alike into the roles of visionaries."
Dealer Brochure Cover:
Ford Motor Company's 3-Point Warranty Plan:
Facts below were gathered from the Mustang Red Book by Peter C. Sessler, and an actual Dealer Sales Brochure (picture above).
Production Figures:
Serial Numbers:
Location:
1. 5-year or 50,000-mile warranty on car power train, steering, and suspension.
2. 2-year or 24,000-mile warranty on the entire car.
3. Only one dealer certification per year regardless of how many miles you drive.
65A 2dr Hardtop - 325,853
65B 2dr Hardtop luxury - 22,228
65C 2dr Hardtop bench seats - 8,190
63A 2dr Fastback - 53,651
63B 2dr Fastback luxury - 17,391
76A Convertible - 38,751
76B Convertible luxury - 4,848
76C Convertible bench seats - 1,209
Total: 472,121
7R01C100001
7 - Last digit of model year
R - Assembly plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
01 - Plate code for 2dr hardtop (02-fastback, 03-convertible)
C - Engine code
100001 - Consecutive unit number
Stamped on driver's side inner fender panel, at notch between shock tower and radiator support; warranty plate is riveted on rear face of driver's door.
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Exterior Colors:
A - Raven Black B - Frost Turquoise D - Acapulco Blue F - Arcadian Blue H - Diamond Green I - Lime Gold K - Nightmist White M - Wimbledon White N - Diamond Blue Q - Brittany Blue S - Dusk Rose T - Candyapple Red V - Burnt Amber W - Clearwater Aqua X - Vintage Burgundy Y - Dark moss Green Z - Sauterne Gold 4 - Silver Frost 6 - Pebble Beige 8 - Springtime Yellow |
Interior Trim Colors:
2A - Black 2B - Blue 2D - Red 2F - Saddle 2G - Ivy Gold 2K - Aqua 2U - Parchment 6A - Black, luxury 6B - Blue, luxury 6D - Red, luxury 6F - Saddle, luxury 6G - Ivy Gold, luxury 6K - Aqua, luxury 6U - Parchment, luxury 4A - Black, bench seat 4U - Parchment, bench seat 7A - Black comfortweave 7U - Parchment comfortweave 5A - Black comfortweave, luxury 5U - Parchment comfortweave, luxury |
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Convertible Top Colors:
Black or White | |
1967 Mustang Facts:
The front suspension was widened and redesigned which resulted in a better ride. The optional front disc brakes came with power assist, and the 1967 Mustang was the first to use a dual hydraulic brake system.
The premier performance Mustang was still the GT. The GT Equipment Group consisted of the grille-mounted foglamps, power front disc brakes, dual exhausts with chrome quad outlets (excluded on the 200 hp 289), F70x14 tires, GT gas cap, the handling package, rocker panel stripes, and GT or GTA (for automatic transmission equipped GTs) emblems. A total of 24,079 Mustangs were equipped with the GT option.
Available only with the GT Equipment Group was the Competition Handling Package, consisting of firmer suspension components, limited slip rear axle and fifteen-inch wheels with wire wheel covers.
The interior was also redesigned. Most noticeable was the new dash, which did away with the Ralley-Pac and also featured integral air conditioning. The Tilt-away steering wheel was a new option, as was the fold-down rear seat on the fastback. Other new options included cruise control, a folding glass rear window on the convertible and an Exterior Decor Group which included a hood with rear-facing louvers that housed turn signal indicators, wheelwell moldings and a pop-open gas cap.
The Interior Decor Group option did not include the galloping Pony inserts.
As with precious Mustangs, there was a long list of dealer installed options which included the Cobra kits. With these kits, the Mustang enthusiast could improve performance from mild to wild.
If you have additional facts you would like to add, please email me at mike@67classicmustang.com.
The Mustang was completely redesigned for 1967. It was longer and wider, but it did have the same 108 inch wheelbase of its predecessor. The grille opening was enlarged for a decidedly meaner look, while the rea taillight panel was concave. The fastback became a full fastback, and simulated rear quarter panel scoops were used on all three body styles.
Engine selection remained the same as in 1966, but with one major exception. The 390 ci big block, rated at 320 hp, brought serious performance to the Mustang. The 390 used cast iron intake and exhaust manifolds. Carburetion was a single 600 cfm Holley four-barrel. All 390s installed in the Mustang used a dual exhaust system. A total of 28,800 Mustangs were equipped with the 390.
March 1967 Hot Rod Magazine Issue
"To us, the 390 GTA (automatic) was very pleasant to drive, if a bit stiff on broken, washboard surfaces at low speed. Once you got going, not much bothered the slippery fastback shod in Firestone's adhesive Wide Oval skins. Oh yes, there was a certain amount of understeer (especially on outside, downhill, short-radiused curves) which passed mildly to oversteer as throttle was applied; but for all but those who fancy themselves as budding Jackie Stewarts the package is the kind you can live with......"
Mustang by the Numbers by Kevin Marti
The first in our series on production facts, this handy volume examines seven years of data from just about every imaginable statistical angle! Ever wonder how many cars were painted like yours? How about the rarest paint & trim combination...or the most common? You'll find those tidbits and many more, as we show you the figures for: exterior color interior trimset color and trimset engine transmission engine and trans.