This 1967 Mustang coupe has a nice look, doesn't it? Not some kind of over-done Shelby clone, not finished in some modern color, but rather a tastefully modified coupe that offers an authentic feel with a few small surprises. First of all, someone spent a lot of money getting the body to look as good as it does today. The icy Brittany Blue paint doesn't scream at you, but after you spend a few minutes looking it over, you can see that there were pros at work here. The panel lines are arrow-straight and line up extremely well, a critical factor on these cars in particular, whose C-shaped side moldings leave nowhere for bad gaps to hide. The paint is two-stage urethane with a great shine that shows off a lot of post-paint hand work. Then there are the custom details, especially the blacked-out grille with fog lamps and a painted chin spoiler that kind of stays out of sight and matches the tail panel. The chrome was obviously restored at the same time, because it shines like it's fresh out of the dip tank, and while it's been driven a bit since it was done, it is every bit as nice as it appears in photos. The interior puts a neat spin on the original design, and in the process provides a bright, open driving environment. Custom upholstery reproduces the original textures and patterns, but the blue and white vinyl used looks awesome, especially with the Brittany Blue paint. The original two-tone door panels remain and work well with the new seats, and the blue carpets remain in excellent condition throughout. White-faced Auto Meter Phantom instruments fit into the original gauge pods so neatly that you'd think they were designed for just that purpose. That trick Hurst shifter is fitted to the top of a Tremec 5-speed manual, but with a cue ball shifter looks quite appropriate in a '60s pony car, and the center pod for the radio looks like it was made with the current Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo head unit in mind. The trunk remains a work-in-progress, with lots of Dynamat already in place, and you can see that it isn't hiding any trouble in the floors or quarter panels (which are new). The engine bay is well engineered and ready to play. Ford's 302 was almost an ideal blend of low-end torque and a great willingness to rev, both characteristics that are enhanced by the Edelbrock Air-Gap intake and 4-barrel carburetor. A serpentine belt drive system powers the accessories, including the brand new high-output alternator. An AC compressor hangs on the front of the engine but is still needing to be hooked up. Ceramic-coated long-tube headers dump into a rumbling Flowmaster exhaust system with that oh-so-Mustang soundtrack that you're already familiar with. The aforementioned 5-speed Tremec gearbox provides a steep first gear to pull you out of the hole and a tall overdrive for relaxed cruising, even with 3.70 gears in the 9-inch rear end. New front disc brakes were recently installed, and the glittering chrome Foose wheels with fresh 18-inch rubber actually look pretty darned good on the vintage pony car. A clean car with a lot of well-done work already completed, this Mustang is ready to cruise and enjoy today. Call now! This vehicle is located in our Dallas/Fort Worth showroom. For more information, please call (817) 764-8000 or toll free (855) 877-2707.
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