The 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible was a true classic, showcasing the first major upgrade of the first-generation ’Stang that took the world by storm: After selling more than 1 million Mustangs in its first 18 months of production, Ford debuted all-new sheet metal on its sports car icon for 1967, as well as a fresh interior and engine choices that included a 427-cubic-inch V8 capable of 390 hp. Simply put, the 1967 Mustang is the kind of car they just don’t build anymore—but you can.
That’s because the Blue Oval has now added new body shells of the car, created by the same company that did the originals back in ’67, to its list of official Ford Restoration Parts. It’s one of four different classic Mustang bodies available and joins the 1965 convertible, 1967 fastback and 1969 fastback.
Albuquerque Used Car Dealers said the new bodies aren’t quite exact replicas of the ones from the late 1960s, though—they’re even better: The panels in are made from today’s automotive-grade virgin steel, which is slightly thicker than it was back in the day, and the pieces are put together using modern welding techniques, and feature newly engineered structural reinforcing that adds strength and rigidity to the body. Needless to say they also meet or exceed the fit, finish and overall quality benchmarks of the originals, as is the case with the entire lineup of Ford Restoration parts.
The result? Whether you’re looking to remain faithful to the original or go the “resto-mod” route to create your own version of the classic, the new shells will have you covered.
“Some minor panel adjustment and alignment still has to be done, but the body comes rustproofed and primed and is otherwise ready for painting and assembly,” said Dennis Mondrach, Ford Restoration Parts licensing manager. “The new ’67 convertible body shell gives restorers a super-solid foundation on which to build their dream pony car.”
The re-incarnated 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible body shell is priced from $15,995, and it’s available now from www.FordRestorationParts.com.
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