1967 Ford Mustang

This particular example is a 1967-registered, 289 GT model which has lived the majority of its lifetime in the midwest of America, and was only imported to the UK around four years ago, and first registered here in October 2018.

Whilst in the care of the current owner, this fantastic ’67 Mustang - arguably one of the best years for enthusiasts, and easily denotable by its one-year-only side scoops, has been subject to a money-no-object, no-holds-barred ground-up restoration in the last few years, with work totalling over £90,000.

As an idea as to the significance of the work that was undertaken - a full invoice/document trail is available below - all of the floor panels were cut out and replaced, extensive chassis welding, a full bare-metal respray with several new panels, over £15,000 of engine work and no stone has been left unturned, making this particular Mustang virtually ‘as new’ in its condition and appearance.

Notably, a few considerate upgrades have been fitted, including an upgraded dash, carburettor, stainless-steel exhaust and free-flowing manifold.

Following the culmination of works, the car has seen limited use whilst in the care of the vendor, having completed a few 50-mile round trips on weekends, but otherwise was destined to form a part of the vendors small, but well-formed collection of classics.

However, in a situation familiar to many of us, the vendor’s eye has now been turned by a more expensive, significantly rarer vehicle, meaning it is time to downsize the collection to make way for this impending purchase, giving one lucky bidder the opportunity to obtain a turn-key, fully-restored example of this iconic muscle car, just in time for top-down cruising in the summer sun!

Virtually fresh out of the spray booth, the bodywork and paint on this ’67 Mustang is in absolutely immaculate condition throughout, and is a real testament to the level of care and quality that has gone in to the restoration job.

Laying eyes upon the car, it is virtually impossible to pick out any flaws, save for the odd tiny stone chip here-and-there (it has been driven, after all) and perhaps the lightest touch of patina around the top of the windscreen frame where the folding roof meets the body.

Looking along the flanks of the car, there are no signs of any impact damage, dents or issues, though if we’re being very picky (which, given the rest of the vehicle’s condition, we’re able to be) the top of the driver’s door might benefit from some slight adjustment on the hinges.

The various chrome bumpers, badges and trims are all in excellent condition, though we did notice the offside of the main grille chrome trim is slightly loose at the bottom. There was also a very, very small indentation to the same grille trim, parallel to the inner light.

Naturally, the folding soft-top is in outstanding condition, and there are no signs of any damage that we can see, nor any tell-tale marks from water ingress. The mechanism is in excellent order, with no reported issues from our photographer, nor the vendor.

There were no signs of any damage to the light lenses, wheels or tyres that we could see, and all four wheels are wrapped in matching BF Goodrich rubber.

Continuing the theme of excellence, the cabin of this drop-top 1967 ‘Stand is simply outstanding in its condition, and looks to be virtually as it would’ve been upon leaving the Ford factory grounds.

The seats, for example, show no discernible signs of wear, nor do the carpets, transmission tunnel surround or the inside of the folding roof.

Even high-traffic areas such as the steering wheel, shifter and door cards are in fantastic shape, with only a couple of light usage scuffs and mild patina noted, most of which we reckon would buff out with the correct care and leather treatments.

The dashboard, with its wooden inlay, was freshly fitted during the restoration process, and as such is free of the often-found cracks and sun damage seen on US-based Mustangs.

In the rear, we noted that the offside trim for the rear passengers is loose, and needs some attention to re-seat upon its clips.

There are no reported faults with any of the switches, gauges, toggles or other systems within the vehicle.

Fully rebuilt and with over £15,000 worth of hard work lavished upon it, the 289 CI motor in the front of this Mustang GT convertible is in rude health, and provided plenty of enjoyment for both our vendor, and for our photographer, neither of which report any issues, untoward behaviours or running problems.

Looking in the engine bay, the block, its ancillaries and even the bay itself are wonderfully presented, with only some light patina and wear to the various brackets as you’d expect to find. There are no leaks to worry about that we noted, and nothing that looks to be out-of-place in our opinion.

Underneath, the story is the same, with only a couple of tiny patches of superficial wear noted, and everything else having been attended to during the restoration, including fresh applications of underseal to preserve the car’s condition.

Having carried out a money-no-object restoration, you’d be hardly surprised to note that the car obtained a clean, advisory-free MoT certificate on 22 February 2022, after significant attention by the Bristol-based specialist that restored the car in the first place.

The MoT situation is certainly worthy of note, as the car initially passed on 19 January 2022, but the vendor was not satisfied that it had a list of advisories. The decision was therefore made to correct all issues, with the subsequent exam one month and 100 miles later showing a clean pass - outstanding!

Most importantly, all of the documentation, invoices, price lists and records from the £90,000 restoration have been documented below for your perusal, and we’d certainly recommend popping the kettle on, making a brew and settling down to read through the paperwork as it gives a much more tangible idea as to the level of work that has gone in to this classic American icon.

Along with the restoration paperwork, there is also an MoT certificate, an owners manual, the V5 showing only one former UK keeper, and an invoice for a light service and fettling in March 2022, ensuring everything was mechanically hunky-dory before the vehicle was delivered to us.

To call the Mustang iconic would be somewhat of an understatement, given its impact on both automotive and general popular culture, and its nature as a milestone in both Ford and the American automotive industry’s history books.

This 1967 289 GT Convertible is presented in outstanding condition throughout, having been subject to a no-holds-barred restoration from the ground up, and is ready for the next owner to jump in, drop the top, fire up the V8 and enjoy its sonorous exhaust note as they cruise around on a summers day… what a wonderful way to travel!

Offered with an estimate of £40,000 to £60,000 this Mustang really is a true gem. If you’re looking for a classic American drop-top for the summer, this is your chance!

Viewing is always encouraged. This particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays between 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.