The Ford Mustang captured the hearts of millions around the U.S. and all over the globe when she burst onto the scene on April 17, 1964. When the redesigned 1967 Mustang emerged off the assembly line, pony car fans had a sequel that many felt was even better than the premiere offering. By decoding the '67 Mustang's data plate and VIN code, we'll be able to discern what makes these babies such an automotive icon, and perhaps even an improvement over the original galloping automotive icon. Read on for our complete 1967 Mustang VIN decoder, list of paint colors and engine options, and more fun facts.
1967 Mustang VIN Decoder and Data Plate Decoder
Above: what a 1967 Mustang Data Plate looks like
Where is the VIN and Data Plate?
The Body Plate or Data Plate is located on the left front door lock face panel. The Vehicle Identification Number is also stamped in the upper left corner of the tag, as well as on the driver's side upper fender edge in the engine bay.
Above: As you can see from the photo above and the body plate/Marti Report below, this 1967 Mustang convertible with bench seat (code 76C) sports a Candy Apple Red (code T) exterior paint scheme. She was built in the Metuchen, NJ plant (code T).
Above: This thorough Marti Report, by Kevin Marti, provides all the details of how this 1967 Mustang GT390 convertible was equipped at the Ford factory.
1967 Mustang Body Style Codes
| Body Style | |
| 63A | Mustang 2 Door Fastback |
| 65A | Mustang 2 Door Hardtop |
| 76A | Mustang 2 Door Convertible |
| 63B | Mustang 2 Door Fastback w/Luxury Trim |
| 65B | Mustang 2 Door Hardtop w/Luxury Trim |
| 76B | Mustang 2 Door Convertible w/Luxury Trim |
| 65C | Mustang 2 Door Hardtop w/bench seat |
| 76C | Mustang 2 Door Convertible w/bench seat |
Above: The engine in the 1967 Mustang convertible that is in the lead photo and all subsequent pictures is a 390-cubic inch big-block V8 (code S or "Thunderbird Special) and is rated at 320-horsepower.
1967 Mustang Engine Options
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1967 Engines
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Above: Notice this Mustang also is equipped with factory air conditioning.
As is readily apparent, the 1967 Mustang drop top is Candy Apple Red (code T). The interior is a black standard bench seat (code 4A). Since there are three pedals — throttle, brake, and clutch — it's reasonable to assume that the Mustang has a manual transmission. Indeed she does. The body plate and Marti Report reveal that there's a four-speed manual transmission (code 5) that backs the bad boy 390 big block V8 mill.
1967 Mustang Paint Colors - 47 to Choose From!
| Paint Color | Code | Ford Code | Ditzler PPG | Full Year & Color | Sample |
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| Bronze | 1 | M2066 | 22749 | 1967 Ford Mustang Bronze |  |
| Dark Blue | 2 | M1903 | 13076 | 1967 Ford Mustang Dark Blue |  |
| Silver Frost | 4 | M1901 | 32520 | 1967 Ford Mustang Silver Frost |  |
| Medium Gray | 6 | M1900 | 32485 | 1967 Ford Mustang Medium Gray |  |
| Pebble Beige | 6 | M1631 | 22249 | 1967 Ford Mustang Pebble Beige |  |
| Springtime Yellow | 8 | M1955 | 81510 | 1967 Ford Mustang Springtime Yellow |  |
| Raven Black | A | M1724 | 9000 | 1967 Ford Mustang Raven Black |  |
| Frost Turquoise | B | M1734 | 12876 | 1967 Ford Mustang Frost Turquoise |  |
| Acapulco Blue | D | M3077 | 13357 | 1967 Ford Mustang Acapulco Blue |  |
| Beige Mist | E | M2045 | 22711 | 1967 Ford Mustang Beige Mist |  |
| Arcadian Blue | F | M1226 | 12854 | 1967 Ford Mustang Arcadian Blue |  |
| Diamond Green | H | M2067 | 43575 | 1967 Ford Mustang Diamond Green |  |
| Lime Gold | I | M2041 | 43576 | 1967 Ford Mustang Lime Gold |  |
| Nightmist Blue | K | M1903 | 13076 | 1967 Ford Mustang Nightmist Blue |  |
| Wimbledon White | M | M1619 | 8378 | 1967 Ford Mustang Wimbledon White |  |
| Diamond Blue | N | M0921 | 11683 | 1967 Ford Mustang Diamond Blue |  |
| Brittany Blue | Q | M1624 | 12843 | 1967 Ford Mustang Brittany Blue |  |
| Dusk Rose | S | M0835 | 50470 | 1967 Ford Mustang Dusk Rose |  |
| Candy Apple Red | T | M2008 | 71528 | 1967 Ford Mustang Candy Apple Red |  |
| Burnt Amber | V | M2066 | 22749 | 1967 Ford Mustang Burnt Amber |  |
| Clearwater Aqua | W | M1908 | 13073 | 1967 Ford Mustang Clearwater Aqua |  |
| Vintage Burgundy | X | M1632 | 50669 | 1967 Ford Mustang Vintage Burgundy |  |
| Dark Moss Green | Y | M2039 | 43567 | 1967 Ford Mustang Dark Moss Green |  |
| Sauterne Gold | Z | M1915 | 43433 | 1967 Ford Mustang Sauterne Gold |  |
| Anniversary Gold #1 | MX709377 | 22157 | 1967 Ford Mustang Anniversary Gold #1 |  |
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| Paint Color | Code | Ford Code | Ditzler PPG | Full Year & Color | Sample |
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| Anniversary Gold #2 | MX709432 | 23072 | 1967 Ford Mustang Anniversary Gold #2 |  |
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| Anniversary Gold #3 | MX709571 | 23073 | 1967 Ford Mustang Anniversary Gold #3 |  |
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| Aspen Gold | MX708815 | 81434 | 1967 Ford Mustang Aspen Gold |  |
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| Aspen Red | M0695 | 70794 | 1967 Ford Mustang Aspen Red |  |
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| Autumn Smoke | 1967 Ford Mustang Autumn Smoke |  |
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| Bermuda Sand | 1967 Ford Mustang Bermuda Sand |  |
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| Bluebonnet | MX7001297 | 13660 | 1967 Ford Mustang Bluebonnet |  |
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| Brechenridge Yellow | MX7081104 | 81540 | 1967 Ford Mustang Brechenridge Yellow |  |
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| Columbine Blue | MX700852 | 2229 | 1967 Ford Mustang Columbine Blue |  |
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| Emerald Green | MX7041537 | 42750 | 1967 Ford Mustang Emerald Green |  |
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| Evening Orchid | 1967 Ford Mustang Evening Orchid |  |
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| Lavender | 50802 | 1967 Ford Mustang Lavender |  |
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| Limelight Green | 1967 Ford Mustang Limelight Green |  |
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| Loveland Green | MX7041959 | 42813 | 1967 Ford Mustang Loveland Green |  |
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| Metallic Purple | M3203 | 2040 | 1967 Ford Mustang Metallic Purple |  |
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| Playboy Pink | WT9036 | 71617 | 1967 Ford Mustang Playboy Pink |  |
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| Red | 71697 | 1967 Ford Mustang Red |  |
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| Timberline Green | MX7041278 | 42750 | 1967 Ford Mustang Timberline Green |  |
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| Vail Blue | MX7001065 | 13057 | 1967 Ford Mustang Vail Blue |  |
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| Winter Park Turquoise | M1638 | 12851 | 1967 Ford Mustang Winter Park Turquoise |  |
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| Cream | WT1077 | MX702587 | 81628 | 1967 Ford Mustang Cream |  |
| Special Silver | MX703729 | MX703729 | 1967 Ford Mustang Special Silver |  |
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1967 Mustang Interior Colors and Materials
| Trim Codes | |||
| Code | Color |
Cloth
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Vinyl
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| 1B, 3B, 5B | Blue |
x
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x
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| 9B, ZB | Blue |
x
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x
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| 2B, 4B, 6B | Blue |
x
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| 7B, 8B, LD | Blue |
x
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| GB | Blue/Parchment |
x
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| 1D, ZD, 9D | Red |
x
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x
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| 2D, 4D, 6D | Red |
x
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| 8D, LB | Red |
x
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| GD | Red/Parchment |
x
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| 1K, 3K, 5K | Aqua |
x
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x
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| ZK, 9K | Aqua |
x
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| 2K, 4K | Aqua |
x
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| 6K, 8K | Aqua |
x
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| GK | Aqua/Parchment |
x
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| 1U, 3U, 5U | Parchment |
x
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x
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| 7U, ZU, 9U | Parchment |
x
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x
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| LU | Parchment |
x
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x
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| 6U, OU | Parchment |
x
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| 2U, 4U, 8U | Parchment/Black |
x
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| FA, UA | Parchment/Black |
x
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| FB, UB | Parchment/Blue |
x
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| FD, UD | Parchment/Red |
x
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| FG, UG | Parchment/Gold |
x
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| FA, UK | Parchment/Aqua |
x
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| UF | Parchment/Saddle |
x
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| 2A, 4A, 6A | Black |
x
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| 7A, 8A | Black |
x
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| 5A, 9A, ZA | Black |
x
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x
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| GA | Black/Parchment |
x
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| 2F, 6F, 8F | Saddle |
x
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| GF | Saddle/Parchment |
x
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| 2G, 4G | Gold |
x
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| 6G, 8G | Gold |
x
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| 3G, ZG | Gold |
x
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x
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| GG | Gold/Parchment |
x
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| 4L, ZL | Silver |
x
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x
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Above: The wood rimmed steering wheel well crowns the dash, while the standard black bench seat upholstery (code 4A) appears very sporty and quite comfortable.
1967 Mustang Production Month Codes
| Date Code Number indicates day of the month | |
| A | January |
| B | February |
| C | March |
| D | April |
| E | May |
| F | June |
| G | July |
| H | August |
| J | September |
| K | October |
| L | November |
| M | December |
The Candy Apple Red (a.k.a. resale red or "ticket me" red) Mustang ragtop was scheduled to be built on the first of November 1966 (code 01L). She was actually built on October 27, 1966.
1967 Mustang District Sales Office (DSO) Codes
| District Code Orders that are not specially ordered (regular production) will only have District Codes | |
| DSO | Domestic Special Order |
| FSO | Foreign Special Order |
| PAO | Pre-Approved Order |
| Districts | |
| 11 | Boston |
| 12 | Buffalo |
| 13 | New York |
| 14 | Pittsburgh |
| 15 | Newark |
| 21 | Atlanta |
| 22 | Charlotte |
| 23 | Philadelphia |
| 24 | Jacksonville |
| 25 | Richmond |
| 26 | Washington |
| 31 | Cincinnati |
| 32 | Cleveland |
| 33 | Detroit |
| 34 | Indianapolis |
| 35 | Lansing |
| 36 | Louisville Chicago |
| 41 | Chicago |
| 42 | Fargo |
| 43 | Rockford |
| 44 | Twin Cities |
| 45 | Davenport |
| 51 | Denver |
| 52 | Des Moines |
| 53 | Kansas City |
| 54 | Omaha |
| 55 | St. Louis |
| 61 | Dallas |
| 62 | Houston |
| 63 | Memphis |
| 64 | New Orleans |
| 65 | Oklahoma City |
| 71 | Los Angeles |
| 72 | San Jose |
| 73 | Salt Lake City |
| 74 | Seattle |
| 75 | Phoenix |
| 81 | Ford of Canada |
| 83 | Government |
| 84 | Home Office Reserve |
| 85 | American Red Cross |
| 89 | Transportation Services |
| 90-99 | Export |
Above: Code D designates that the rear axle/differential has a 3.25:1 limited slip axle ratio. Somehow, that code is missing from the chart below. If Kevin Marti says it's a code D, that must be correct. Notice also that the undercarriage has all the factory assembly line paint marks on the components, just as if this convertible was rolling down the assembly line on October 27, 1966.
1967 Mustang Rear Axle Codes
| Rear Axle Code | ||
| Rear Axle Ratio |
Regular
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Locking
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| 2:80:1 |
6
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F
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| 2:83:1 |
2
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B
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| 3:00:1 |
1
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A
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| 3:20:1 |
3
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C
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| 3:50:1 |
5
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E
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| 3:89:1 |
8
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H
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| 4:11:1 |
9
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I
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Above: The undercarriage of our subject 1967 Mustang GT390 convertible is as pristine as the topside. You're viewing what may be the nicest '67 Mustang convertible in existence, a real museum specimen. But Mustangs are meant to be driven/ridden. Get in this baby, fire her up, and go through the gears on the twisties. Giddy up!
Above: The 1967 Candy Apple Red Mustang GT390 convertible is equipped with a four-speed manual transmission (code 5).
1967 Mustang Transmission Codes
| Transmission Code | |
| 1 | 3-Speed Manual |
| 5 | 4-speed Manual |
| 6 | C-4 Automatic |
1967 Mustang Production Numbers
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Above: All 1967 Mustang GT390 convertible photos courtesy of Mecum Auctions. |
