Contradictory Paperwork Clouds 1967 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Up for Auction

A Wimbledon White 1967 Ford Mustang GT Convertible that has stayed with a single family since it was first delivered is now drawing attention on Bring A Trailer, with bidding at $16,000 and six days left on the clock. The car, located in Newark, Delaware, presents as an honest survivor with a cosmetic refresh rather than a concours restoration, and its documentation tells a story that is equal parts intriguing and frustrating.

The pony car landscape had shifted dramatically by 1967. Ford’s Mustang had enjoyed a landmark 1966, but the arrival of the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird — and, as some observers note, the Mercury Cougar — gave buyers new options. Mustang sales dipped, yet the segment as a whole was expanding rather than shrinking, a context that makes cars like this ‘67 a snapshot of a fast-changing market.

Visually, the convertible makes a solid first impression. It was repainted in the 1970s in a slightly different shade with a more pearlescent finish, and the stripes and badges show some inconsistencies that could reflect personal choices made during that refresh. The black power top is intact, the panels are described as straight, and the paint still presents well. The seller replaced the rear bumper after a minor rear-end impact, and the car rides on styled-steel wheels. A rear-view mirror and both door trims were also swapped out, and a factory console appears to have gone missing if the paperwork is accurate. Inside, the red vinyl trim is said to be in strong shape, with a timber steering wheel, an aftermarket console, and a column-mounted tachometer fitted over the years. The original AM radio remains in place, a small but welcome detail.

The real puzzle lives under the hood. A copy of the Dealer Delivery Label in the documentation contradicts itself, listing the car with both the C-Code and A-Code versions of the 289ci V8. The VIN confirms the C-Code, an option that became newly available for 1967 and delivered 200 hp and 282 ft/lbs of torque. The original order also included a four-speed manual, a 2.79 rear axle, power steering, and power front disc brakes. In 2022, the owner pulled the four-speed and dropped in a three-speed automatic, but the original transmission is included with the sale, so the swap can be reversed. A Marti Report is reportedly being fast-tracked for the gallery, which should settle whether the GT billing holds up.

With six days remaining, the question for potential bidders is whether to wait for that report, bid on faith, or walk away altogether. For a family-owned classic with a reversible drivetrain change and one notable paperwork discrepancy, patience may prove the better part of valor.