1967 Mustang

1967 Mustang Fastback For Sale

When the 1967 Ford Mustang debuted, many consumers complained that it was too large and too heavy compared to the wildly popular 1965 and 1966 models. It's ironic that these same aspects have caused enthusiasts to cherish and revere the 1967 Ford Mustang more than they do any of those other Mustangs included in the group referred to as the "late 65's".

With the Mustang referred to as the 1964 1/2, Ford had created a phenomenon, but the other automakers were quick to react, and some of them, such as Chevrolet, had already had their own "Mustang" in the works. By the 1967 model year, Ford was facing stiff completion from the Barracuda, the Cougar, the Firebird, and the soon-to-be Camaro.

The now-legendary 1967 redesign was the answer to that challenge. While the buying public was not completely enamored, it still sold well. Ford sold 325,853 units of the standard coupe, which they had priced at $2,461. In comparison, Ford sold only 53,651 units of the 1967 Mustang fastback for sale at $2,692. It is quite amazing how few of these units sold back then in comparison to how popular they are today. Of course, $200 in 1966 was more like $2000 from our perspective.

So few units sold originally has made them increasingly rare as we near the 50-year mark since their inception. That rareness fuels part of our collective love for the 1967 Mustang fastback, but there is more to it than that. There is also the obvious sex appeal of the 2+2 fastback configuration, but there is also an indefinable component of that appeal. The fastback is simply exciting, and it's hard from the modern perspective to understand why the consumer in 1966 didn't entirely agree.

The enthusiast in the market for a restorable 1967 Mustang fastback for sale should know that they have quite the hunt on their hands. They're not nearly as easily to find as the standard 1967 Mustang coupe is. The easiest way to find a 1967 Mustang fastback for sale is to go to an auction house, but in that case, you're buying a fully restored car, and one had better be prepared to throw down a sizable five-digit chunk in order to acquire one in this manner.

Black Mustang

Learn More About Black Ford Mustangs For Sale

If you are trying to find a black ford mustang for sale at a great, or at least reasonable, price then you need to be prepared to do some serious research and searching. Finding a black ford mustang for sale might be easy but before you congratulate yourself keep a few things in mind. The last thing you want is to have your dream car purchase turn into a complete nightmare. Here are a few things you should keep in mind when looking for a Mustang that can help make your car buying experience a positive one.

One mistake many people make when looking for a black ford mustang for sale is that they believe going to a dealership is absolutely risk free. Many people believe that buying their Mustang directly from the showroom floor means that they are guaranteed a perfect car. Sadly that is not always the case. Before you walked into that dealership there is no telling what was going on with that car. Many dealerships use the lot as their own personal car rental service driving cars when it suits them or even letting friends and family drive them occasionally. A few extra miles on that black ford mustang for sale that has caught your eye can easily be explained away by normal transportation and trips to and from the car wash.

Even if the vehicle you are planning to buy has not been driven by everyone that works at the dealership it could have been sitting around without moving for a surprising amount of time. The mustang you might be planning to buy could have easily sat out in the cold all winter and you would have no way of knowing. It is important that you carefully examine your mustang before you even consider making an offer for it so that you can be completely satisfied with what you are buying.

Mustang Boss

Mustang Boss 302

In 1969 the Classic Mustang was reaching the pinnacle of its horsepower and performance. But even as EPA and DOT was starting to put pressure on the automakers to reduce horsepower Ford reached in and pulled out the Boss 302 Mustang. They were feeling so much pressure at the time that it is widely believed that they underestimated the horsepower on the 69 Boss just to make it more accepted. The Mustang Boss 302 was a performance package only available in the sportsroof model. The Boss package came with a 290hp 302, 4 speed transmission and a ground pounding 3.50:1 rear axle. The steering was a quick ration 16 to 1, there was no automatic transmission offered or air conditioning. From the factory the engine was set up with a rev limiter to keep the car from going over 6150 rpm. Needless to say very few of the rev limiters stayed on the cars.

It was well known at the time that the engines would take much more than that. In fact it was almost unheard of at the time to have an engine that would turn that many RPM's. In addition the Mustang Boss 302 had heavy duty springs, shocks a staggered rear end, a larger front stabilizer bar and Power front disc brakes.

Aside from the performance upgrades the Mustang Boss 302 also has cosmetic differences. You only had 4 choices in paint colors Wimbledon White, Bright Yellow, Calypso Coral (orange), and Acapulco Blue. Semi Gloss Black paint on the hood and cowl, front spoiler, reverse C stripe on the side with the Boss 302 marking and Magnum 500 wheels. The standard tires were F60x15 and the front fenders were slightly flared to keep them from rubbing.