Candy Apple Red 1967 Mustang GTA is Rare Much Rarer Than You Think
It’s a rare Mustang any way you slice it, but a few key options make it more unique than most.
First-generation Mustangs are highly regarded as collectible American icons. They’re as emblematic of our way of life as hot dogs, baseball, and rock and roll. That’s especially true in the case of a red-on-red convertible. If you asked folks to close their eyes and think of a Mustang, many people would picture just that.
According to the seller, Shelton Classics & Performance out of Mooresville, North Carolina, this is a documented one-of-one car. Given the color, we’d expect that they made substantially more of these.
We doubt it’s the color that makes this Mustang unique. According to the Marti report, this was the only 1967 Ford Mustang GTA convertible with these specific options. That means, that if an otherwise-identical car came to light with, say, a different radio, or with air conditioning, it wouldn’t technically detract from this car’s one-of-one status.
We’ll be honest: when it comes to muscle cars, we hate splitting hairs like this. When it comes down to major options like engine or color, we can get excited about its rarity. When a particular selection of options were picked by one discerning buyer, we’re less surprised that the car is unique.
There’s something else about the ad that strikes us as odd, too. The seller claims that this car is unrestored, but goes on to claim that the car was repainted and had a replacement top and carpet fitted. That hardly makes this car a true survivor in our eyes.
With all of that said, this is a very nice car indeed. This Mustang GTA is powered by a 289 cubic inch V8 backed up by a three-speed automatic. That automatic transmission puts the “A” in “GTA,” in case you were wondering.
The truly rare options for this Mustang are the electric clock and deluxe steering wheel. Broken down by engine, transmission, body style, and exterior color – Candy Apple Red, in this case – just 349 Mustangs were built this way back in 1967. That’s still respectably rare in our eyes.
If you’re looking to add a classic Mustang to your personal stable – and if so, we envy you – the asking price is $34,995.
Photos: Shelton Classics & Performance
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