[toetag]

Have a chance to pick up a 67 Mustang convertible from N.C. The only rust was in the front floors which were replaced by new ones welded in.
Supposed to be a recently rebuilt 289 Hipo.New top,recent paint,new interior(Seat covers,carpet etc.Are these getting rare?
Price is between 9 & 10 K. Whatchathink?

Sorry no pix yet.

[Tominator]

VIN?

[Jay H 237]

For a 8 cyl convert with many new parts the price seems fair/adverage. It's not a steal but you're not getting taken either.

I would still want to know the condition of the underside, cowl and a few other common problem areas before deciding though.

[67fstbk]

If it is a "K' code VIN and there is a real numbers matching hipo engine in it, it is probably worth it. Beware, there are a lot of fake hipos out there. I have seen more 225 horse motors with hipo air cleaners at car shows than real hipos.

[67ragtopStang]

I wouldn't say '67 convertibles are rare, as compared to Shelbys and other limited edition '67 Mustangs, but the price sounds good to me if it was originally a V8 car.

In '67, Ford made 44,000+ Convertibles, 71,000+ Fastbacks and 350,000+ Coupes.

'67 Convertibles are certainly worth more than a similarly optioned '67 Coupe.

For the car to be an original 289 HiPo car, the 5th digit of the VIN would have to be a K. A HiPo 289 is a solid lifter, performance version of the standard 289. It sounds different than a standard hydraulic lifter 289. This is also known as a "K Code" engine. Having the K engine would make your $9K deal, a steal!

What's the VIN? What options does it have?

Make sure you look around the rockers, torque boxes, frame rails etc. We've heard about a lot of quicky fix-ups to hide rust damage, that turned into expensive repairs for the new owners.

[yellowtonka2]

id say it is a good deal as long as all is well but you need to read the posting on here "they shoot horses dont they " a guy thought he was getting a steal on a pretty convertable but got a pony and lost his ass check it out before buying

[67ragtopStang]

Here's the "They Shoot Horses Don't They?" article:

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

[toetag]

Thanx everyone for your input.The car turned out to be a "C" code bondo wagon.Worth maybe $1500.There were more waves in the car than in the Atlantic ocean.
Oh well, I had fun dreamin' for a coupla days.Anyone got a 64,5,6 fastback for cheap?

[yellowtonka2]

that stinks you travel all that way for someone not to be honest about what they are selling. but that is usually what ends up happening 50% of the time. hope you find another but this time a honest person to deal with good luck

[rpmcarter]

I agree with YTonka.....I really doubt I would buy any car off ebay sight unseen??? ....here are my favorite seller comments.

I was told
I'm selling for a friend
They told me
As far as I know
Haven't run it in years, but it worked last time
Ran the last time I tried to start it 10 years ago.
I do not know much about the history of this car nor do I know much about cars. the Engines only has about 5,000 - 7,000 miles on it from my understanding
According to the previous owner, it has a numbers matching 302 V-8 eng. and a C-4 automatic trans. The motor has roller rockers, forged pistons, 202/160 valves, a small cam, a holley 4brl carb., aluminum intake, dual exhaust, and the heads have been shaved. I'm not real sure what all that means, but I do know it runs strong and shifts well.
Not sure if the a/c works, we haven't tested it
OH and a FAVORITE of mine:
"All it needs is the A/C charged" (well if that's all it needs then do it before I pick it up and show me the ticket where it PASSED)
"selling for a friend"

Yep I collect these

Glad to hear you checked it out personally.