1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang was conceived in the full knowledge that in the mid 1960s the biggest population bubble in history was now coming of age in America, "baby boomers' would rule the '60s and there was little or no reason to think that they wanted to drive cars that were anything like the ones their parents owned.The dramatic new Ford Mustang, therefore, created a storm when it hit the streets and it still does to this day. Ford wanted to make the Mustang affordable, and consequently, it needed to share much of its engineering with an existing Ford product, so it made sense to use the Falcon as it was their smallest model at the time and its floor pan and drivetrain had only recently been designed saving considerably on 'tooling' costs.The Mustang was initially offered as either a "Notchback' Coupé or a Convertible with the 'Fastback' appearing later. It shared its front double-wishbone/coil spring and leaf spring rear suspension with the Falcon but compared to the saloon the cockpit sat further back on the chassis, resulting in a longer front and shorter rear end design and both its roof and bonnet were also lower in comparison. Those proportions somehow just worked, and with a full complement of new styling details such as the galloping horse in the grille, the cut-away side sections, the 3-section rear lights and that 'get outta my way' front end, everyone wanted one.

This particular 1967 Ford Mustang fastback is finished in Gunmetal Grey Metallic with black stripes and has a black vinyl interior with fold down rear seats. Power delivery comes from a throbbing 5.0litre V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission - making it the perfect cruiser. Restored in the USA, this car was imported to the UK in 2012 and fully registered with the DVLA. In the hands of our vendor, a new starter motor, battery and tyres have been fitted, along with engine hoses, which have been renewed - there are invoices in the history file for these items.

Other commitments mean that this car is now reluctantly for sale, and it is offered with a UK V5c and an MOT until 23rd August '17. The Mustang Fastback surely figures in the top ten most iconic cars of the century and this Pony is offered at an attractive guide price today.