1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The 1967 Mustang brought the first major redesign. Although it was longer and wider, the Mustang kept the same wheelbase of 108 inches. The grille opening was made larger to give the Mustang a meaner look as the rear taillight panel was concave. The fastback now reached all the way to the rear of the trunk, and on all three models you could find simulated panel scoops on the rear quarters.

The hood was available with two recessed louvers. Inside the louvers were turn signal indicator lights visible to the driver. On the sides of the car, just behind the front doors in the rear quarter panels were simulated side air intakes. This differed from the smooth indents and chrome pieces found on earlier versions and was an easy way to tell a 1967 Mustang from the rest of the crowd. Optional front disc brakes came with power assist, and the ’67 Mustang was the first vehicle to use a dual hydraulic system. The front suspension was also redesigned and widened to give the car an overall smoother ride.

The interior was redesigned in 1967. The new dash pad had integrated air conditioning (optional) and integrated all gauges including the tachometer into the instrument cluster. Seats were much thicker and more comfortable than in previous years. Two new options were the tilt-away steering wheel and fold-down rear seat on the fastback model. Ford spent more money insulating and sound deadening the cars this year.

Also added to the option list included cruise control, a folding glass rear window on the convertibles and an Exterior Decor group including a hood with rear-facing louvers that contained turn signal indicators, wheel well moldings as well as a pop-open gas cap. The galloping Pony inserts were not included in the Interior Decor Group option.