Ever since I can remember, I have been a huge fan of classic cars; particularly classic Mustangs. When I was a teenager I saved up enough money and I began looking to purchase my first car. I knew what I wanted. A 1967 Mustang; either a coupe or a fastback. I looked at a few before my dad came across this picture in the Wheel Deals magazine in November 2000. I was 17 years old.
It didn’t look like much, but my dad showed me the picture and said he would stop by and take a look. I remember talking to him right after high school basketball practice, and he told me the car was in VERY good shape, and was a great deal. I told him if he thought it was good, go ahead and get it (with my cash). He did! It cost me $2400.
I remember being so excited for the next few days, although I could barely contain myself because I wouldn’t have the opportunity to go out and see it until the next weekend when we were to pick it up. As I pulled up to the car for the first time, I was overwhelmed with joy! It was so much better than the picture showed! The color on the 67 mustang was a very light blue, called frost turquoise (I would later find that this color was only offered in 1967).
The story on the car is this: It had been sitting in a garage since 1984 – started only a few times since then. The guy who we bought it from had stored it after his mother died. It had been hers – she was a grandma! She bought the car from the original owner – a lady from the Seattle area. The car had 73K original miles on the matching numbers engine with everything original; even down to the FoMoCo black wiper fluid bag!
The Mustang had the original 289 V8 4.6 Liter with the 2 barrel carb. It was pretty much stock except for duel glass packs were put on the factory duel exhaust. The rumble from those packs really sounds great!
Before I got the car back on the road in the spring time, I changed out the wheels, opting for classic slotted mag wheels, along with some very minor repairs. Here is what the car looked like for several years:
Since this picture in 2002, I put on a new set of wheels and tires, along with a complete rebuild of the engine, front spension, and brakes. Here is what it looks like today.
This car has been such a fun project for me! Working on it was almost as much fun as driving it all summer long.
It used to be my dream car. Now it’s my car.
Update! Here’s the recent brake, exhaust, and steering upgrades!
43 Comments
Evan
It’s summer time again here, so I took the Mustang for the first drive of the year! It’s definitely get to have it out on the road again!
Danille Folson
Amazing! It’s so cool to have that Ford Mustang. Do you know that its design is actually the pattern for Celica and Capri? I admire you for keeping it in shape. Anyway, since you got a unique car color, I suggest that you wash and wax it regularly to preserve the color’s good condition. In addition to the
maintenance tips, remove corrosives from its exterior from time to time. It will look more awesome!
robinahanlon
Everything is 4 years ago with you. I am not looking for a 289. Looking for stock 6 cylinder. 200 cubic. Robin’s Egg Blue, 1967 Mustang Coupe. Look it up. Bought It at Englewood Ford, Englewood, NJ in 1967. Paid $2,460.00 at $70.00 per month.
robinahanlon
So, how many miles on it, how much do you want. Since it use to be your dream car and now it is, How much and how many miles.?
robinahanlon
Any idea where it is today. I, in 1967, bought a 1967 Mustang Coupe, 6 cylinder, Robin’s Egg Blue with black interior, from the Ford Dealer in Englewood, New Jersey. I paid $2,460.00 through payments of $70.00 per month. The original little insignia plates on the sides were blank, but my friend had a 289 and he raced his car. We traded, so I had the 289 insignia plates on the side of my car and he had the blanks. In 1970 my husband totaled my stang, 2 days after our first daughter was born. My husband passed away in 2012. I am still looking for another 1967 mustang, 6 cylinder coupe. I can have it painted but I loved that car. I am 69 this coming March and would love to find another. Could you help. My name is Robin Hanlon, I live at 16 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, New York 10990. My email is hanlonrf@gmail.com. If you know of any 1967, especially Robin’s Egg Blue with black interior please let me know. Thank You so much.