Introduced in April 1964, the Ford Mustang became a big hit. The pony car moved over 500,000 units in 1965, while 1966 saw sales blow past the 600,000 mark. Deliveries decreased by more than 20% in 1967, but Ford still managed to sell a whopping 472,121 examples.
The 1967 Mustang is regarded as one of the best-looking iterations of the nameplate, but it’s quite a common classic by production numbers. However, certain features can take a Mustang into three- or even two-digit production territory, thus making it a rare gem. The metallic blue fastback you see here is one of those cars.
The S-code engine is perhaps the most obvious highlight. The 390-cubic-inch (6.4-liter) mill was introduced in 1967 as the first big-block V8 offered in the Mustang. Rated at 320 horsepower, it was only marginally less potent than the iconic 428-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Cobra Jet (335 horsepower). The unit remained in production only until 1969.
According to the Marti Report, this Mustang is one of 11,135 examples equipped with the S-code V8 and the four-speed manual gearbox. That’s a rather high production number, but it’s also a tiny percentage of 1967 rigs. Specifically, only 2.35% rolled off the assembly line with this drivetrain combo.
However, it’s the paint that makes this muscle car decidedly rare. The same report notes it was ordered with “special paint,” making it one of only 1,189 fastbacks finished in a color that wasn’t part of the regular palette. And I’m talking about any special color, not this particular metallic blue hue.
If we factor in this specific color and the trim codes, this Mustang is one of only 24 made just like this. But there’s a catch: the report lists the hue as “unknown,” and there’s next to no info to run by. The color is obviously darker than Brittany Blue and lighter than the iconic Acapulco Blue, and it’s a bit of a mystery.
Customers could order paints from other Ford divisions on Mustangs at the time, but it doesn’t appear to be a Mercury hue. It’s somewhat similar to Nordic Blue Poly but not quite the same. Lincoln’s color palette did not include anything similar in 1967. Have you seen this color on a Mustang before?
Paint mystery aside, this pony is quite the looker. A fresh restoration, the fastback looks flawless inside and out. The color combo is also pretty cool, thanks to the two-tone blue upholstery. The engine bay appears to be factory-correct except for the air cleaner. However, the seller mentioned he would install the correct unit. There’s no confirmation on whether the 390-cubic-inch V8 is numbers-matching, but the dealership should provide more details before the sale.
Speaking of which, the Mustang carries an $84,000 sticker. That’s over $10,000 more than the average price for Excellent-condition 1967 Mustangs, but the S-code engine and the Concours-ready condition are probably worth it. What do you think?
