There is nothing more iconic than a vintage Mustang. From video games to movies, vintage Mustangs have occupied popular media as well as our dreams since we were children. The 1967 Ford Fastback is one of the most iconic mustangs to date and still remains a highly collectable car.

The '67 Fastback was a step-up from the basic couple models, offering stylish sporty looks with promising performance. While not the most powerful by today's standards, Ford offering engines ranging from the 120HP six-cylinder to the 320HP V8, the '67 Fastback provided solid performance at an affordable price back in the day, and still remain infamous in today's classic muscle car scene.

Ford was already an established brand by 1967 but their Fastback not only solidified their prominence in the market but ensured that the Mustang name would be remembered forever.

So let's go on to see what makes these '67 Mustangs so special and what kind of prices they fetch nowadays.

History

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In 1967 the threat of the new Chevrolet Camaro lead Ford to create the first new significant redesign for the Mustang. The desire for a more aggressive looking and more powerful car fuelled the whole process. Design features went hand-in-hand with performance advancements to create the iconic '67 Fastback.

There were 71,042 Fastbacks manufactured in 1967, including both the Fastback Standard and Fastback Luxury models, with an additional 3,225 Mustang Shelbys manufactured, most notably the GT500. The Shelby Mustangs also shared the Fastback chassis with the standard models, but not much else, as each was designed for optimum performance. There were 5 different engines available for Mustangs that year ranging from the smallest 120HP 200 cubic inch V6 (U Code) to the biggest, 320HP 390 cubic inch V8 (S Code) engine that came standard in the GT500.

In terms of aesthetics, one of the most recognisable changes was the bulkier, more aggressive rear end of the '67 Fastback. The rear was surrounded by chrome, including the boot line, as opposed to just the lower end of the car as with the '66 Mustang. Additionally, the side scoops of the '66 was made up of three chrome sweeps, which was replaced by a twin air scoop finished in the colour of the car. Furthermore, there are also differences in the front grille and the gas cap at the back.

The biggest addition in 1967 was the addition of the 6.3L big block V8 engine made now available, which automatically came with performance suspension and drive line. This engine came in the Shelby GT500 and was further modified by Shelby to create 320HP. However, this has been disputed as some owners claim to have reached figures close to 400HP on modern dynos with their classic GT500s.

What's To Like

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First and foremost, the extensiveness of options available from factory allowed buyers to create a custom car suited to them from factory. To compliment each of the five engines choices there were multiple transmission options and rear-axle options available. An optional GT pack also provided a sporty aestheticism and performance features such as stiffer suspension, wider tires and quad exhausts. Internally, various surfaces could be furnished more elegantly with an optional upgrade option, as well as a new air conditioning system. Ford emphasised and encouraged consumers to make use of the extensiveness of features, the original ford brochure describing the '67 Mustang as:

"the car designed to be designed by you"

Admittedly, technology has advanced significantly since the late 60's, but these features still represent a vintage car, advanced for its time. The classic muscle car look is typified by the '67 FastBack, sleek sloping body juxtaposed with an aggressive and imposing front end. Hood scoops, racing stripes and a roaring V8 further promote the muscle car standard, making the '67 Fastback an ideal car of an iconic era. The culmination of these features creates an attention grabbing vintage car, that simultaneously represents the glorious past of American automotive performance and provides a benchmark for consequent cars seeking to enter the muscle car category.

The Cost of One Today

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The standard Fastback retailed for $2,692 in 1967, which is approximately $21,317 if inflation is taken into account. Likewise the Shelby GT350 retailed for $3,995 and the GT500 for $4,195, approximately $31,635 and $33,219 respectively, in terms of today's purchasing power. Relatively cheap in all regards, these cars represented excellent value for money, outselling their competition of the time according to Schnack.com.

However, this level of affordability is not present in today's market as these Mustangs remain highly sought after. ClassicCars.com has several standard Fastbacks listed for sale, in good working condition, starting from about $69K. There are a couple of cheaper ones requiring varying degrees of restoration. Jumping up to the Shelbys, availability declines leading prices to soar, with genuine Shelbys starting just under 180K. Additionally, there are Shelby replicas and other Fastback builds starting at around 75K and reaching over $300K.

Sources: Ford, ClassicCars.com, Schnack.com and CJPonyParts

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