1967 Mustang Data Plate and VIN Decoder

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

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

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!

1967 Mustang Interior Colors and Materials

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

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

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

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