Vehicle Description
1967 Ford Mustang Convertible – Shelby GT500 Tribute
This 1967 Ford Mustang convertible has been meticulously restored to Shelby GT500 specifications in a creative “what-if” tribute, imagining what a 1967 Shelby convertible might have been. Featuring a freshly rebuilt 428ci V8, 5-speed manual transmission, and comprehensive Shelby styling cues, this convertible offers a unique blend of classic aesthetics and modern performance in a package Shelby never officially built.
Engine & Performance
- Freshly rebuilt FE-series 428ci V8
- 650 CFM Holley carburetor
- Edelbrock Performer RPM camshaft
- Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
- Hooker long-tube headers and Dynamax mufflers
- Power front disc brakes for confident stopping
Exterior & Styling
- Nightmist Blue Metallic with LeMans stripes
- Fiberglass twin-scoop, louvered hood
- Fiberglass headlight shrouds and rear lid with spoiler
- Functional side scoops
- 1965 Thunderbird tail lights with sequential signals
- Correct 1967-only inboard grille driving lights
Interior & Features
- Shelby-style wood-rimmed steering wheel
- Functional roll bar and Cobra badging
- Classic Autosound radio with iPod connectivity
- Four-speaker audio system with hidden amplifier
- Retained center console for added civility
- Excellent upholstery, carpet, and door panels
Recent Mechanical Updates
- New timing chain, gears, and cam bearings
- Fresh lifters and crankshaft
- Machined cylinder heads and new rings
- New oil pump and urethane motor mounts
- Recent clutch replacement
- New rear brakes, shocks, and bushings
This unique tribute combines the best of 1967 Mustang design with Shelby GT500 performance in a convertible package that never existed from the factory. The car features correct replica 15″ 10-spoke alloy wheels and a properly functioning power convertible top mechanism. All gauges, lights, and switches are in good working order, and the car has been documented with receipts for all recent work. Described as a reliable, fast, and nice-handling package that greatly benefits from the 5-speed transmission for improved drivability and comfortable freeway cruising.
428ci V8 | 5-Speed Tremec | Unique Convertible Tribute