- A 1967 Ford Mustang convertible body shell is now on sale for $15,995.
- It is the latest addition to Ford's growing stable of reproduction parts.
- Ford says restorers won't have to "spend time and money getting an original '67 convertible body into restorable condition" with the new body shell.
DEARBORN, Michigan — Ford continues to build up its supply of reproduction parts, adding a 1967 Ford Mustang convertible body shell for $15,995.
Ford says restorers won't have to "spend time and money getting an original '67 convertible body into restorable condition" with the new body shell.
The automaker said in a statement that the reproduction convertible body "is stronger than the original and can be outfitted with Ford's big-block engines."
It is the fourth reproduction classic Mustang body available to restorers, joining the 1965 convertible, the 1967 fastback and the 1969 fastback.
"These days, the chances are fairly slim of finding a restorable, rust-free '67 Mustang that has never been wrecked," said Dennis Mondrach, Ford Restoration Parts licensing manager, in a statement. "As the value of classic Mustangs has increased over the years, garages, barns and scrapyards have been picked clean."
The body comes rustproofed and primed and is ready for assembly.
Inside Line says: An easy fix for Baby Boomers who want to relive the glory days of their youth.
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mce63 says:
04:53 PM, 12/20/2011
I see this a geared towards the owner who has to face the fact that their old treasure has too much rust to repair but they can't stand the thought of parting it or junking it. Now they can buy a new shell and moving the parts across from the old car to the new one. Sure it's basically a body off restoration, but at least they are starting with a foundation that is straight and sound.
Personally, I think it's a great idea. There are a lot of old classics that are mostly junk. But on might have a good suspension, the other a good motor, etc. Gather up all the parts cars and start assembling. Or build a modern retro the way you want it from the ground up.
rmartinez007 says:
09:16 AM, 12/20/2011
Andy999, you hit the nail on the head. Plus, I believe that an original 60's Mustang would be worth alot more since the value of a classic has alot to do with the VIN#. To a collector, this is almost like a "kit car". For that price, you might as well buy a newer used retro Mustang.
andy999 says:
08:22 AM, 12/20/2011
I think that this "bodyshell" idea within the Ford camp must have been placed on someone's desk a handful of years back, and is "finally" coming into being. With the down economy of the past couple of years, you could easily (currently) buy a pristinely restored original car, or restomod type, for radically less investment than what it would take to build from a bare shell. I understand, that shells for various GM products have been out for a while, particularly the Camaro, and it initially made good sense at that time of launch, with the classic car market prices being where they were at that time. Ford Mustangs have high production numbers, typically, and it's rarely difficult to find a clean one at a reasonable price. I just think that Ford should have either launched this program 5 to 6 years back, or have pushed the "pause" button in the current economy.
Nice effort, and idea, . . . but the timing does seem to be a little "off the mark".
Just my opinion, as flawed as it may be . . .
Enjoy your day!!!!!!
pommah says:
08:18 AM, 12/20/2011
When you can make more profit on selling the mere body-in-white of a 45-year-old car than you can on a selling an entire new one, what does that say about your current products?
That you suck?
Yes.